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Oi! Do You Mind? Crazy Cousinz’ Kyla Interviewed

The Last Romantic? Aidan Moffat Interviewed

The Quietus settles down with Aidan Moffat for a post-Valentines Day and _How To Get To Heaven From Scotland_ debrief

Flash Bang Wallop: The Grandmaster Interviewed

Grandmaster Flash may have a rep as an unstoppable egotist (who wouldn't be under the circumstances?) but John Doran found him to be good company

Stepping Up To Shine? Crystal Stilts Interviewed

As tipped New Yorkers Crystal Stilts prepare to release their debut album Alight Of Night, the Quietus puts them aboard our new band rocket

Hell Bent Forever – Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Interviewed

Judas Priest are true originals, revolutionizing Heavy Metal in the late 70s and 80s and paving the way for it becoming the world dominating musical genre of the late 20th Century. In association with our friends at Stool Pigeon, John Doran talks to Golden God, Rob Halford.

PJ Harvey And John Parish Interviewed

In association with our friends at The Stool Pigeon, The Quietus brings you the story of how PJ Harvey met, and their latest musical collaboration

November Five Explain Why They’re Both ASBO And Mensa

These Are Powers On Bringing The Noise & Not Being A Rock Band

Former members of Liars and sundry American noise talk to Alex Denney about the genesis of pan-American trio These Are Powers

Patrick Wolf On Considering Porn & Making Britney Pop With Alec Empire

Patrick Wolf tells Luke Turner about choosing Alec Empire over Mark Ronson as he leaves Universal to go it alone with new album _Battle_

Micachu And The Shapes: Lo-Fi Pop Hoover Groovers Interviewed

Q: Are We not Men? A: We Are Women! Canadian Noise Gents Interviewed

The Quietus loves Women, so we thought we'd take them on a date to a noodle bar to talk their new album, snow, and white noise.

Death Cab For Cutie Discuss Obama On The Eve Of The Inauguration

"I never thought I’d see anything like it in my life. I have to be honest that I was that jaded and sceptical," Nick Harmer of Death Cab tells Tom Milway

Animal Collective Interview: Merriweather Post Pavillion, Baltimore and “Dirty Hippies”

David Portner (Avey Tare) and Brian Weitz (Geologist) talk to John Doran on the eve of their most anticipated release

Introducing Teeth Of The Sea, The Band Gnawing Noise A New Hole

Tanlines: Ex Don Caballero And Professor Murder Boys Make Music For Web 3.0

Global mutant pop versus postmodern culture and its attendant dogs of unreality. Ruff!

Catching The Bug: The Future Sound Of London Zoo, Album Of The Year

In the final installment of our Artists Of 2008 series, Jonny Mugwump sits down with Kevin Martin about dubstep, that tricky concept of 'melody', London Zoo, and his future plans

Robert Wyatt Interviewed: The Quietus Salutes An English Treasure

In an in-depth interview, Robert Wyatt talks to Jonny Mugwump about his life and political beliefs, getting nervous when recording with Bjork, and the importance of imperfection in music

Astral Noise Mongers Nadja On The Protestant Work Ethic And Covering a-ha

You call me metalgaze! You call me dream sludge! You call me power ambient! That's not my name! That's not my name! That's not my . . . name! John Doran talks taxonomy with Aidan and Leah.

Maestro Warren Ellis Tells Of A Busy Year For The Bearded & Brilliant Bad Seeds

Warren Ellis, one of The Quietus' favourite Australians, drops by as we hail the several gentlemen of the Bad Seeds and Grinderman as artists of 2008

Flying Lotus Interviewed: Exploring The Esprit Of The LA Bass Lord’s 2008

Kev Kharas prepares his Lotus notes to ask Warp Records' Steven Ellison about J Dilla, his Los Angeles long-player, and his place in global beat culture this 2008

Paul Morley Interviewed: The Rise Of Zang Tuum Tumb, And The Fall Of ZTT

In an extensive interview, Paul Morley tells David McNamee a personal history of his involvement Zang Tuum Tumb label

We Celebrate Wild Beasts As They Tell Us How They’ll Roger Their Semiotics In 2009

Luke Turner salutes Wild Beasts, and in return they tell him about their plans for a new album early next year. Live pics: Lucy Johnston

Former Pipette Rose Elinor Dougall Hangs Up The Polka Dots To Go It Alone

With her solo single on the way, Rose Elinor Dougall tells The Quietus about the perils and pleasures of leaving the pop world behind

Brassed Off: Matthew Herbert Blows His Horn

Never one to do things by halves, Jonny Mugwump talks to Big Band enthusiast and avant garde prankster Matthew Herbert about his "orchestra of noise", competing with Robbie Williams and on trying to work with the Queen.

Strength Through Joy: Hercules & Love Affair Get Tough At The Top

Andy Butler's smart, emotionally-driven take on disco made for an Olympian debut in Hercules & Love Affair - that's why we named him first in our series of artists of the year.

The Priscillas: Garage Rock and Milkshake Punk

Things have never looked brighter for London's glam bubblegum rockers The Priscillas. Julian Marszalek catches up with them over a drink or five.

Sistema Of A Get Down: Angolan Rave Pioneers Buraka Som Sistema

Two years ago in Morocco, Brother John Robb stumbled across a documentary on the Angolan rave form kuduro and was instantly converted. Here he explains why.

London Ladies An Experiment On A Bird In The Air Pump Talk Gloom & Winging It

Isobel George speaks to An Experiment On A Bird In The Air Pump, the latest band to stomp a black boot on the face of nu-Rave East London.

Never Fade Out: Loop’s Robert Hampson Interviewed

As Loop reissue their classic albums _Fade Out_ and _Heaven's End_, Jonny Mugwump spoke to Robert Hampson about the band's career, demise, and his eventual abandoning of the guitar. Pictures by Tom Sheehan

The Macca Lad: Paul McCartney On Being A Punk And Avoiding The Credit Crunch

Speaking to our friends at the Stool Pigeon newspaper this week, Paul McCartney revealed that he is a fan of the Sex Pistols and that even he worried about the credit crunch. Interview Phil Hebblethwaite. Cover Photography: Steve Gullick

Rock & Roll Part 3: Stepping Out Of Gary Glitter’s Shadow

The Glitter Band have had enough of being tarred with the same brush as their former 'Leader' and are recording a new album. John Robb investigates.