Lay Of Her Land: Brix Smith Start’s Favourite Albums

As she prepares to release a debut album with her band of former Fall troopers, Brix Smith Start takes Julian Marszalek through some of the records that have shaped her life

The Mountain Goats

All Hail West Texas

A Babylonian Tower: Marc Hollander’s Favourite Music

Marc Hollander's Aksak Maboul have released one of the albums of the year and his Crammed Discs label have consistently provided a wide-ranging soundtrack to the globe. He guides David McKenna through favourite albums in this week's Baker's Dozen

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.

Smashing Pumpkins

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Billy Corgan continues to be at once unstoppable force and immovable object, once more giving Smashing Pumpkins fans exactly what they didn't want – but perhaps what they did need

Darren Hayman Announces Art Exhibition, ‘Night Paintings’

It will kick off in South London this week, and run through to the end of the month

Hologram Michael Jackson To Tour With Jackson 5

Wacko Jacko backo, even more wacko

Special Interest To Release ‘The Passion Of’ Remix Album

Boy Harsher and DJ Haram are among the artists who've remixed tracks from the New Orleans group's latest album

Loop > See Loop: Eddie Peake And Kool London At The White Cube

Artist Eddie Peake invites legendary London pirate station Kool London into his dwelling space at the White Cube, Bermondsey

WATCH: Powell Insomniac Vid

Albini-sampling track now online!