A Quietus Interview
Definitive conversations with our favourite artists
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Drums In The Deep: An Interview With Pearson Sound
Even as the UK's club scene has changed around him, David Kennedy's music has continued to embody the rhythm-focused and adventurous approach that also characterises his label Hessle Audio. He speaks to Rory Gibb about the compulsion to keep exploring new avenues
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Reach For The Lasers: An Interview With Robin Fox
Australian musician and audiovisual artist Robin Fox locks human nervous systems to the rhythms of the machine. Ahead of his laser show at Cafe Oto on September 16th, he speaks to Rory Gibb about scoring for dance and cracking technology
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As Wide As The Universe: Dead Can Dance Interviewed
We were offered a very brief phone conversation with Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance recently. There was nothing for it but to activate our many teeted, lizard agent from Interzone, Jonny Mugwump, whose feverish brain and forked tongue work in double time...
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Return To Earth: An Interview With Mala
Dubstep pioneer Mala, one half of Digital Mystikz, is about to release Mala In Cuba, a collaborative album recorded with musicians in Havana then transplanted to London's bassbins. He speaks to Angus Finlayson about the human spirit and the importance of process in music-making
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Herbert Goes ‘Banana’: Germany’s Biggest Star Takes On England
Virtually unknown in Britain, Herbert Grönemeyer is a huge star in his native Germany, having sold 18 million albums. Now his sights are set on the country he called home for over a decade. Wyndham Wallace meets him at Berlin’s Hansa Studios…
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Girlfriend In A Comedy: Amy Lame’s Morrissey Show Unhappy Birthday
With her hit show about being a Morrisey fan running at the Edinburgh Fringe, Amy Lame tells David Peschek about her childhood as a chubby, closeted kid in suburban New Jersey, her fabulous permanent adolescence and why Morrissey is for life
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Uneasy Alliance: An Interview & Mix From El Kid
Bristol's Sam Kidel battles with his computer to create constantly evolving club tracks with a hand-played sensibility. He speaks to Rory Gibb about the "strange abstraction" of producing music on a screen, and has recorded us a mix
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‘Different Atmospheres, New Locations’: Jeff Mills Interviewed
Detroit techno pioneer Jeff Mills celebrates 20 years of his Axis label this autumn with a book of artwork, photos and essays about its history. While in London, he sat down with David Stubbs to envisage possible futures
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Men As Machines: An Interview With Officers
Having collaborated with artist Start Semple, and recently worked and toured with Gary Numan, Leeds-based four piece Officers have been finding ways to bridge the physical and electronic worlds. Dom Smith caught up with the band's Jamie Baker to discuss the importance of blurring those lines
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‘I Have Magical Experiences Every Day’: Sir Richard Bishop Interviewed
Solo and as part of Sun City Girls, Sir Richard Bishop has spent three decades refining a singular style of guitar playing that draws inspiration from across the globe. With several of new releases arriving this year, he speaks to Richie Troughton about filmmaking, Freemasonry and secret manuscripts
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Art In A Different Place: Withered Hand Interviewed
Edinburgh DIY-pop idol Withered Hand writes songs as an alternative form of self-expression to visual art. He spoke with Nicola Meighan about being raised as a Jehovah's Witness, going to a girl's school, and stumbling upon songwriting. Plus, watch the brand new video for 'No Cigarettes'
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‘A Hauntological Last Hurrah’: Robin The Fog Interviewed
In response to massive cuts to the BBC World Service, studio manager Robin The Fog took to the corridors and studios of its now-former home, Bush House, with recording equipment in hand. He speaks to Laurie Tuffrey about the resulting album, and the importance of the World Service
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‘Expanding That Basic Hip-Hop Shit’: Jeremiah Jae Interviewed
On his Raw Money Raps LP, released through Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder label, LAs's Jeremiah Jae channels dreamstates and hip-hop swagger to express the many facets of his personality. Oli Marlow caught up with him to discuss experimentation and connecting with the "inner voice"
