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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
Mad dog Englishmen Rory Gibb and Luke Turner go out in the Barcelona sun for Sonar Festival 2013, where they muse upon fantastic performances by the likes of Skrillex, Kraftwerk, Raime, Pet Shop Boys, Karenn, Diamond Version, Vatican Shadow, Liars, Prins Thomas, Todd Terje... all together now... OOOOF! Photos thanks to Sonar Press