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I For One Welcome Our New Robot Vocal Cords: Radical Computer Music

How might electronic music sound in a post human future? Robert Barry enlists the help of Holly Herndon, James Bridle and Conrad Shawcross to explore radical new directions in computer music, from live programming and Algorave to the digital overloads of Black Midi

The Strange World Of… John Foxx

Garry Hensey navigates ten points of entry into the ever-shifting back catalogue of John Foxx

LISTEN: New Minimal Compact

Malka Spigel and co. update 1985 track 'My Will' for new album

LISTEN: Factory Floor Remix Shift Work

Duo deliver EP of punchy analogue techno cuts; listen to a remix by Factory Floor below

Wilder Combination: Keep The Lights On Director Ira Sachs Interviewed

New York filmmaker Ira Sachs chats to Ashley Clark about big city life and using the late Arthur Russell's music in his semi-autobiographical drama Keep The Lights On, which is released theatrically nationwide this weekend

Signal To Noise Ratio: Simon Fisher Turner Interviewed

Ilia Rogatchevski speaks to the child star turned artist, musician and composer about his excellent new album Instability Of The Signal and his many collaborations with Derek Jarman. Portraits by Marta Ruly

Genuine Freedom: Sadaf Interviewed

Before she supports Grimes tonight, the performance artist talks to Lottie Brazier about narrowing the gap between 'experimental' and 'pop' and flipping gender dynamics in the video for industrialised banger C.F.C.

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11 Points in Time

The demo tapes and journal entries of a forgotton outsider artist provide fuel for the explorations of London-based Italian musician Nathalia Bruno – and an intriguing musical mystery for Lottie Brazier

RZA To Oversee Wu-Tang Clan Drama

A new scripted drama series written and created by RZA and screenwriter Alex Tse will look at the rise of the Wu-Tang Clan

Coming Clean: George McFall Drops His Disguise

For his new album (which streams in full below), George McFall has reverted to his given name, overcoming the need for an alias like Clean George IV. He has also reined in the rock guitars in favour of a more severe synth-driven sound, and found a new target for his sharp satire: himself. Photo by Kimi Gill

Easy To Sing, Easy To Say: Bob Stanley On Pop’s Birth Pangs

In a revelatory volume on pre-modern pop, the music historian balances education with entertainment, finds Irina Shtreis

Avoiding A Career In Music: About Group Talk Improv

Tristan Bath talks to Alexis Taylor, John Coxon and Pat Thomas about About Group's method, covering 'Walk On By' and their third album Between The Walls. Photographs courtesy of Ben Stockley

Free, Open Spaces: Brian Eno’s Favourite Records

Before he releases his new album The Ship, the composer, producer and artist gives William Doyle a tour of some of his favourite records and tracks, reflecting on how they've shaped his own approach to music

Sadness & Hope: The Harrowing Journey Of Mohammad Syfkhan

John Doran talks to bouzouki player, folk singer and Syrian emigrant Mohammad Syfkhan about his astounding album, I Am Kurdish, and considers what it means to be an Irish musician. With thanks to Willie Stewart and Cormac MacDiarmada. CW: contains biographical details that may cause distress

Farr Stage Hosts Announced

Glasgow's Sub Club and Dalston club Dance Tunnel among those hosting stages at forest-based festival