A Quietus Interview
Definitive conversations with our favourite artists
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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"
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Late Night City Sonics: An Interview With Peter Zummo
One of Peter Zummo's much-celebrated collaborations with the late Arthur Russell, Zummo With An X, was reissued this year by Optimo Music. Robert Barry caught up with Zummo via email to discuss his own musical history and channeling the sounds of the city
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Untangling The Moment: An Interview With Oren Ambarchi
Oren Ambarchi's work, both solo and in collaboration with names as wide-ranging as Fire! and Sunn O))), finds him twisting guitar tones to the point where they fold in upon themselves. He speaks to Russell Cuzner about collaboration, teaching a course on krautrock and covering Kiss
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Distant Echoes: An Interview With kandodo
kandodo's sweeping guitar soundscapes, inspired by a childhood spent in Africa, evoke images of open space and the planet's wildest and most untamed corners. He speaks to Joseph Burnett about how his self-titled debut came together, and the predatory majesty of the hyena
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Music Of The Moment: Nick Höppner Interviewed
As resident at Panoramabar and manager of Ostgut Ton, Nick Höppner is one of the pivotal figures behind Berlin's most iconic club space. He speaks to Eleanor Careless about his new mix CD, the beautiful simplicity of techno and house, and the debate around royalties currently threatening the city's club culture
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