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The Quietus’ Obituaries
Two Quietus writers, JR Moores and Alex Maiolo, pay tribute to Steve Albini who died this week, remembering him not only for his innumerable contributions to music, but his humour, his generosity, his self-awareness, and his impact on keeping communities alive. Main photograph by Maria Jefferis
Ahead of the release of the posthumous Sparklehorse album, Bird Machine, David Lynch, Steve Albini, John Parish, Angela Faye Martin and Jason Lytle talk to Brian Coney about the rewarding and often joyful experience of working and being friends with Mark Linkous
Betty Davis was a mover and a shaker in the Greenwich Village of the late-1960s, she was a great musician but was also politically, sexually and sonically progressive, an explosive mix that was too much for many people in her own day. Words by John Doran
John McMahon & Mark Williamson reflect upon the life and career of the archaeologist and antiquary Aubrey Burl (1926-2020), and his unexpected influence on recent generations of experimental artists and musicians. With thanks to Neil Mortimer
Musician and writer James Martin remembers the Polish conductor and composer, while celebrating his entire career - not just the early, highly praised work - as evidence of someone who wished to remain in tune with his times and not just repeat himself
Genesis P-Orridge was seen by many as a counter-cultural 'icon'. In the wake of their death this weekend, Luke Turner looks back at their radical life and argues that to see it honestly, the full story of their abusive behaviour needs to be told
The music of Andrew Weatherall changed Lee Brackstone's life, and would lead in later years to a collaboration at Faber Social. Here, Lee pays tribute to the DJ, producer, guru, and his friend. Photo: Weatherall, Irmin Schmidt, Lee Brackstone
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