A Quietus Interview
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A Quietus Interview
Best Supporting Actor: Steve Van Zandt Interviewed By Michael Hann
He's Silvio in the Sopranos, Bruce Springsteen's righthand man, now Steve Van Zandt has put out his first solo album in 18 years. He talks to Michael Hann about taking gyms on tour, the Boss, and why musicians should be more grateful to major labels
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Low End Frequencies: Parris Interviewed
Ahead of his first release with the Hemlock label, London-born producer Parris talks to Christian Eede about the power of low end bass frequencies, minimalism and his progression from formative nights spent at club night FWD>> eight years ago. Photo courtesy of Hemlock
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“The Band Moves As Slowly As The Riffs” – An Interview With Khünnt
Not just a rude-sounding name and a vital umlaut, this Newcastle band make some of the most elephantine ultra-sludge noise metal you’ll hear. They’re playing a rare gig at Desertfest soon, too. Noel Gardner has a word
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People Are People: Martin Gore On Brexit & Finding Acceptance In The UK
As Depeche Mode’s principal songwriter looks forward to playing in front of 70,000 people in their biggest ever UK show at the London Stadium, Tim Burrows talks to him about new album Spirit, his Essex roots and what it feels like to grow up as a British European
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Times For Revulsion: Richard Dawson Talks Peasant With Michael Hann
Richard Dawson sits down with Michael Hann to discuss discord, place and politics as he connects the middle ages with the strange times of now on new album Peasant. Ogre video stills courtesy of Nigel John, sea portrait by Sally Pilkington. Richard Dawson plays this year's Green Man Festival.
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Tearing Off The Band Aid: Revealing The Scabrous Truth of Gerry & The Holograms
Proposing to Beefheart, auditioning for Zappa, impersonating Costello and ripped-off by New Order. Finders Keepers boss Andy Votel invites us to enter into the world of CP Lee and Gerry & the Holograms with some help from Daniel Dylan Wray
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Desperately In Love: Asiq Nargile Interviewed
Georgian traditional folk singer and saz player Asiq Nargile is about to head on a European tour. Nargile speaks from Tbilisi with Tristan Bath about the ancient bardic tradition, the difficulties facing a female Asiq, and touring with Richard Dawson
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A Shark In Jet’s Clothing: Reclaiming Blondie’s Radical Roots
As Blondie prepare to release their 11th album Pollinator, Ben Graham talks to Debbie Harry and Chris Stein about Warhol, William Burroughs, the need for a focussed opposition to Trump and why Debbie wishes she'd been even more outrageous back in the day
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Somnambulant State: An Interview With Pharmakon
Ahead of the release of her third album under the Pharmakon moniker (and appearance at the Rewire Festival), and a decade since she first began the project, Karl Smith speaks to Margaret Chardiet about the unique power of noise, the peculiar vulgarity of human existence and the meaning of contact
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