Remember Them…

We Play For Real: Remembering Douglas McCarthy, Son of Essex

Reflecting on the life of Douglas McCarthy, who died this week, Tim Burrows writes that he was a man whose art and hypnotic stage presence was forged in the tough, working class Essex attitude of the 70s and 80s

Remembering Alan Lamb, by Lawrence English

As is the wont of a true artist, Alan Lamb's practice grew out of a chance encounter. Hearing the aeolian song produced by phone lines went on to propel him into becoming one of the pioneers of Australian exploratory sound practice

Remembering David Thomas of Pere Ubu, by Sean Kitching

Long-time fan Sean Kitching celebrates the legacy of a true ‘Crocus Behemoth’ of the avant garde, post punk, underground rock and pop Americana, David Thomas, who passed away yesterday after a long period of ill-health

Pathways Uncovered: David Lynch Remembered

John Doran remembers his favourite filmmaker David Lynch, but also praises a true artist, a mapmaker and draughtsman who recorded the weird zones and occult dimensions of life. Portrait by Josh Telles

Lennie De Ice Remembered, and the Story of ‘We Are I.E.’ 

Following news of the death of the pioneering London producer Lennie De Ice, Wrongtom charts the course of his standout anthem ‘We Are I.E.’ – and argues its case as a surreal Christmas record

Remembering J Saul Kane, by Wrongtom

After news broke this week of the death of pioneering DJ, producer and musician J Saul Kane, aged 55, Wrongtom pays tribute to his trailblazing – and often overlooked – work under Depth Charge, The Octagon Man and many other guises

Remembering Françoise Hardy, by David McKenna

Our French music columnist David McKenna reflects on how falling head over heels for the music of Françoise Hardy set him on the course he’s still following to this day, and reflects on the many peaks from her extraordinary career

“I Hope I Leave A Mountain Of Shit Unfinished” – Remembering Steve Albini 

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

Remembering Neil Kulkarni

Simon Price pays tribute to his friend and colleague, the great writer Neil Kulkarni, who died earlier this week aged 51

The Ever Present : Remembering Phill Niblock

The American film maker and composer, Phill Niblock has died aged 90. Here composer and artist Lawrence English pays tribute

A Tribute To Shane MacGowan, By Tariq Goddard

Tariq Goddard pens a personal tribute to the late Shane MacGowan of The Pogues, whose writing understood something precious about life, and whose voice was the ultimate instrument of light and darkness

Remembering Steve Roden, By Lawrence English

Steve Roden 1964 – 2023

Mark Linkous Remembered By The Artists Who Knew Him

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

Remembering Kevin Morpurgo

JR Moores speaks to friends and collaborators of Kevin Morpurgo, aka Philly Kev, who pay tribute to the much-loved musician following news of his death this week

Remembering Tom Butchart Of Sound It Out Records

Filmmaker Jeanie Finlay and John Doran pay tribute to the well-loved record shop owner and star of the film Sound It Out who died recently

Remembering Mark Stewart

Publisher and author Tariq Goddard remembers the restless giant of The Pop Group and The Maffia, and the challenge his legacy leaves us with. Home page portrait by Beezer Redland

An Ode To A Poet/Pervert: DM Thomas Remembered

Ophira Gottlieb celebrates the lust for life of DM Thomas, the writer of inimitable weird Cornish poetry and groundbreaking novels, including The White Hotel and Birthstone

Coventry & A Spirit Of Unbelonging: Terry Hall Remembered By Neil Kulkarni

Remembering Philip Jeck

Dale Cornish remembers the sublime, time-distorting work of Philip Jeck who died on Friday

Remembering Betty Davis And Her Legacy

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

Remembering Louise Woodcock

Much loved performance artist, musician, comedian and DIY instigator Louise Woodcock died recently. Fergal Kinney talks to the people who knew her best. CW: this article talks about mental ill-health and suicide

Inscriber Of The Future: Remembering Richard H. Kirk

Richard H. Kirk’s astonishing and audacious music inscribed the future in which we’re presently living, says David Stubbs, as he remembers the pioneering Cabaret Voltaire musician following his death aged 65

Omar Going – On Michael K. Williams’ Sudden Passing

Manu Ekanayake reflects on the passing of once-in-a-lifetime actor Michael K Williams, saying he should be remembered for his intent, and more than just the one role that will come to define him

Remembering Joe Cassidy Of Butterfly Child

Guy Sirman remembers Joe Cassidy, the Butterfly Child and Assassins musician who died this month

You Don’t Have To Rob A Bank: The Roots Of Peter Rehberg

By the time the late Peter Rehberg was at secondary school, his appetite for noisy mischief-making was already well established. John Eden, who was in the year below, remembers his youthful guide into far-out sounds

Remembering SOPHIE, 21st Century Pop Pioneer

We look back at the life and work of an inimitable, sky-scraping talent taken from us too soon

Remembering Tim Smith Of Cardiacs

Sean Kitching was a hardcore fan of Cardiacs and then, one day, a chance conversation at a show led to friendship with Tim Smith, the powerhouse behind the group. Here he remembers a unique talent and kind soul

Remembering Kay Carroll Of The Fall

Fergal Kinney speaks to Marc Riley, Una Baines, Martin Bramah, Paul and Steve Hanley, Elena Poulou, Liz Naylor, John Robb and Geoff Travis to get a sense of just how important Kay Carroll was to the development of The Fall

Europe Endless: Remembering Florian Schneider

Jude Rogers celebrates the life and times of a wry and humble musical pioneer dedicated to the reconfiguration of German identity

Rings Of Stone: Excavating The Legacies of Aubrey Burl

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

Remembering Krzysztof Penderecki 1933-2020

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

Limits Of Transgression: Remembering Genesis P-Orridge

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