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David Grubbs

Creep Mission

Hardcore-punk-turned-psych-crusader-turned-academic David Grubbs invites us back into his playful, thoughtful world.

Garry Kasparov Arrested At Pussy Riot Trial

Live Report: The xx

The xx returned to the stage for the first time in two years this week, with a series of very low-profile shows in London. Luke Turner managed to buy a ticket, and went along to hear a first glimpse of their new material. Pictures by Jenna Foxton

P Diddy Not A Tool? New Evidence Emerges

DJ Hell and Arctic Monkey sing rapper's praises

No Fucks Left To Give? Arab Strap Interviewed

“The internet is literally Thatcher’s Dream: an entire society of strangers out there working for themselves.” Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton are back and – despite their protestations, says Elizabeth Aubrey – they patently care now more than ever

WATCH: New Algiers Video

Group confirm debut album with Matador

Cat Power Postpones European Tour

Singer posts message on Instagram, citing bankruptcy and health problems

A Super Natural: Marc Cerrone Interviewed

French disco legend Marc Cerrone talks to Ned Raggett about an excellent new anthology charting the highlights of his career in music and production

November Five Explain Why They’re Both ASBO And Mensa

Unearthing A Pearl: Praising The Sexual Mysticism of Anita Lane

For years Anita Lane was overshadowed by her collaborator and ex-boyfriend Nick Cave. Eleanor Philpot argues that we instead need to see the singer as an artist whose exploration of female sexuality was way ahead of its time

Go-Kart Mozart

On the Hot Dog Streets

Wolf People

Fain

Unlocking The Dancefloor: An Interview With Heatsick

The ramshackle and fiendishly addictive dance music that Berlin resident Heatsick coaxes from a simple set-up opens a direct conduit between his own impulses and the movements of the dancefloor. Angus Finlayson caught up with him to discuss limitation, imitation and "unlocking" the audience

SHAPE+ Platform Announces Participating Artists for 2024/25

The European platform for innovative music and audiovisual art will be working with 54 artists over the next year

New Weird Britain In Review For November By Noel Gardner

The return of Creation Rebel, the long-awaited full release of a 90s video game soundtrack classic, a pleasingly non-literal tribute to The Wicker Man and more all feature in your latest guide to the world of New Weird Britain

Rubber Rings: Johnny Marr’s Favourite Albums

As he embarks on a world tour, Johnny Marr talks to John Freeman about how his 13 favourite albums have provided career-spanning inspiration for everything from The Smiths to his latest solo record, Playland