Augmenting Reality: Devendra Banhart’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of his ninth album, Ape In Pink Marble, the LA-based singer-songwriter and artist opts against a theme of lobster-based smut (read on) and talks Tara Joshi through his 13 all-time favourite records

Randy Blythe Issues Post-Prison Statement

Lamb Of God frontman: "While I maintain my innocence 100%, and will do so steadfastly, I will NOT hide in the United States, safe from extradition and possible prosecution"

Wild Imaginings: DJ Muggs Of Cypress Hill’s Favourite LPs

DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill guides Elizabeth Aubrey through 13 inspirational records, from Wu-Tang Clan to Mobb Deep, Led Zeppelin, Public Enemy... and Cypress Hill themselves

Rope Ladders From Heaven: William Doyle’s Favourite Records

Ahead of his excellent latest album, Great Spans of Muddy Time, William Doyle - fka East India Youth, whose debut EP was first ever record released on The Quietus Phonographic Corporation - talks us through his Baker’s Dozen. William Doyle photo by Ryan MacPhail

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

Impulse purchases: Oren Ambarchi Jazz (Fusion) Baker’s Dozen

The musician, label head and self-described record obsessive has eyes bigger than his stomach in his own Proustian boulangerie of jazz and fusion records. By Jennifer Lucy Allan.

Semibreve Adds Loraine James And More To 2023 Lineup

Beatrice Dillon and Thomas Ankersmit have also joined the bill for the Portugal festival

Two Poems By: Katie Foster

One of two poets published by Electric Cereal's newly-established press, this week's new writing is taken from Katie Foster's just-released collection, Animal Problems

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

13 Friends Of Mine: Adam Green’s Favourite Records

Adam Green guides Paul Stokes through 13 favourite albums, revealing an attachments to The Libertines' vision of England and lamenting the loss of a drum machine in his divorce

LISTEN: New Hifi Sean Ft. Bootsy Collins

Bootsy Collins lends his vocal to new track from the UK producer; watch the video below

Earthly Delights: Konx-Om-Pax’s Favourite Music

Christian Eede speaks to Scottish producer Konx-Om-Pax about his love of 808s and his new album on Planet Mu, as well as his favourite music, from Autechre to Popol Vuh, Kode9 to Gas, Regis to happy hardcore mixes by Scott Brown

LISTEN: 3rdEyeGirl – Pretzelbodylogic

A bit more of Prince's new band's single, ahead of London dates this month

Slowdive Announce Plans For Live Album

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut EP with a new live album recorded last year; hear an updated version of 'Avalyn' below. Homepage photo courtesy of Eric Pamies

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LISTEN: New Archie Bronson Outfit

Have a listen to 'I Was A Dead Duck', the second release on the excellent Speedy Wunderground label