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With Daniel Jones and James Bulley's new sound installation Living Symphonies opening this weekend in Thetford Forest, Rory Gibb traveled to the duo's studio to discover how they're translating the dynamics of a woodland ecosystem into self-generating orchestral music

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Low In High School

In which Mr Agreeable considers the musical, lyrical, political and despicable content of Moz’s new album.

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Supersonic 2012: Ben Chasny Q & A

Our man in Orange County, Ca, Ned Raggett talks to the Six Organs Of Admittance guitar savant

Baker's Dozen

Cosmic Portals: Gruff Rhys’ Favourite Albums

Ahead of his gig at the Camden Roundhouse this week, Gruff Rhys waxes lyrical about 13 favourite records, deep cuts from the Welsh language underground and beyond

Baker's Dozen

Walk On In Darkness: Tom G Warrior’s 13 Favourite LPs

Tom G Warrior of Celtic Frost, Triptykon and Hellhammer speaks to Jimmy Martin about the elements that fed his nightmare kaleidoscope, from Quincy Jones to Venom, Roxy Music to the 'Sisters and 'Sabbath

Books

Burden of Proofs: Summer Crime Fiction With Angus Batey

With new titles from Mick Herron, C.J. Box, Dreda Say Mitchell, and Kathy Wang (among many others), it's another fine crop of thrillers for the warmer months, expertly parsed by our resident sleuth Angus Batey

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Thee Hypnotics Announce Reunion Tour

Thee Hypnotics have reformed for a 15-date tour set for March and April

Film

Holding Court: Toby Amies On The Difficult Business Of Filming King Crimson

Daniel Dylan Wray talks to film director Toby Amies about making a documentary about Robert Fripp and the musicians he works with

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Nurse With Wound Remix Sunn O)))

ØØVOID rejig forthcoming

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Mdou Moctar Launches Crowdfunder To Stay In US Amid Nigerian Coup

The artist and his two band members are raising money for emergency housing and living expenses

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New Air Record Coming Soon

_Love 2_ due later this year

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