PLAYLIST: Plex/ Colony/BleeD Bangers

With another colossal Corsica Studios techno showdown on the cards for next Friday, 1st November, the promoters and artists playing at Plex/Colony/BleeD select a playlist of dancefloor bombs to start your weekend with a mighty OOOF

Albums Of The Month: Music We’ve Loved This January

The winter keep on wintering, and we need help. Enter: Aksak Maboul, Jonny Shitbag, Watain, Guy One and Cucina Povera.

Mob Deep: Michael Imperioli’s Favourite Music

Actor, writer, producer and musician Michael Imperioli – best known for playing Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos – chooses his 13 favourite tracks, and discusses the use of music in the series. Simon Price listens in an unmarked van across the street.

Wire To Reissue First Three Albums

Three classic albums by Wire are set for reissue later this year. A special 7" boxset is also en route

Bring Back The Sounds: Tim Cedar Of Part Chimp’s Baker’s Dozen

Following the release of their latest LP IV, Tim Cedar takes Matt Ridout on a journey from Spacemen 3 to the Velvet Underground through his Baker's Dozen. Photo by Steve Gullick.

Brian Eno & Collaborators On Small Craft On A Milk Sea

In a statement, Brian Eno, Leo Abrahams and Jon Hopkins discuss the sound and feel of their new collaborative LP

Orchestrating The Sunrise: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith & Suzanne Ciani Interviewed

Before electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani and fellow Buchla synth enthusiast Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith release their new LP, they tell Danny Riley about nature, synaesthesia and the sensory qualities of Sean Connery's voice

LISTEN: Chop Quietus Mix

In advance of his new album Illuminate being released, listen to an exclusive mix of cosmically-minded and hypnotic goodness from the artist formerly known as Mr. Chop

Modified Toy Orchestra Live Shows

_Plastic Planet_ out soon

Perfect 13: Paul Heaton’s Favourite Albums

Paul Heaton ex of the Housemartins and Beautiful South guides Adrian Lobb through 13 favourite albums - there's a lot of soul in there, but which ones did he nick?

Field Day Announces 2018 Stage Times

The schedule for both days of this year's Field Day has been announced

Neu! And Carhartt WIP Collaborate On Clothing

A selection of clothing from Carhartt WIP will feature Neu!'s branding

The Charlatans

Some Friendly (reissue)

Joy Orbison Releases New Track, ‘2M3 2U’

The UK producer describes the cut as "a bit of a UK take on hyperpop"

Engineers Cancel Tour

Dates cancelled due to "unavoidable personal circumstances"

Listen To New Franz Ferdinand Song For Free

Alex Kapranos & co stream new track 'Lucid Dreams' online