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Where The Sublime And Ridiculous Meet: Boris Barnet On DVD

John Carvill is entranced by two innovative yet rarely seen gems of Russian cinema, which Mr Bongo have dusted off for home entertainment release. Stills from Outskirts

Ancient Rhythms, Global Rhythms: Pete Wareham’s Favourite Records

Via his ensemble Melt Yourself Down, saxophonist Pete Wareham reimagines the rhythms and melodies of Nubia. Adam Quarshie caught up with him to discuss some of his influences, from the music of Egypt and Sudan to the music of East London.

What The KLF Burning A Million Quid Means In 2017

Ahead of Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty's plans to do what ever they're planning to do in Liverpool later this month, Phil Harrison looks back to their infamous money burning incident and argues it has a lot to say about the times we live in now

Flip Your Wig: Bob Mould’s Favourite Albums

With his new, eleventh solo album Beauty & Ruin just released, the Hüsker Dü and Sugar man gives Nick Hutchings his top 13 records

Jack White Not Replacing Plant Shocker

White Stripe rules himself out of Led Zep role

“I’m Obsessed With The Weird”: Stuart Braithwaite On His New Memoir

Spaceships Over Glasgow: Mogwai, Mayhem & Misspent Youth is the new memoir by Stuart Braithwaite. Here, Clare Archibald catches up with the guitarist to talk about the origins of the book and finding his voice as a writer

Unknown Pleasures At 40: Our Favourite Artists On Joy Division’s Debut

As Joy Division's still-staggering debut album turns 40, we present a Baker's Dozen of Baker's Dozens featuring artists and writers who picked Unknown Pleasures among their favourites of all time

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

Horns Up Ya Shitters! The Best Metal Of May Reviewed

Toby Cook is back from the drug sewer to inform us about the best metal albums of May. All together now... AIIIEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Akira The Don’s Manga Mixtape And Hoodies

Magical Experiences: James Holden’s Favourite Albums

Following last year's feral The Inheritors album, Border Community label head James Holden is about to take his newly developed live show on tour, including to Field Day and Sonar Barcelona. Rory Gibb catches up with him to discuss thirteen favourite and formative albums, improvisation and atheist spirituality

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Judy Sucks a Lemon for Breakfast

BSP Discuss New Music & Festival

Snooker champ & poet laureate unite for BSP bash to start the autumn!

PREMIERE: New Michel Van Der Aa Video + Q&A

"I wanted to create the feeling of being in no particular point in space, and no particular point in time," says Michel van der Aa of his new album

Bread, Circuses & Brazilian Protest: Tropicalia Reviewed

Jez Smadja reviews a new documentary about the revolutionary 1960s Brazilian movement and finds parallels with today's events within the country

Music Is My Saviour: Melanie C’s Favourite Albums

Melanie C guides Emma Garland through 13 favourite records in Bakers' Dozen stories from being blessed by Keith from the Prodigy to stage invading a Blur gig, with love for Madonna, Oasis, Fiona Apple and much more along the way