Bon Appétit: James Acaster’s Favourite Albums

From the tiny emo scene of noughties Kettering to a love of underground hip-hop and the undying appeal of a cult classic, comedian James Acaster takes Emma Garland through the albums that have defined his life

Low End Theories: Palehorse’s Favourite Bass Albums


Before their appearance at Desertfest at the Camden Underworld this weekend, uber-heavy bass guitar maestros James Bryant and John Atkins of Palehorse salute their favourite bass albums with Kiran Acharya (and even include one that has no bass guitar at all)

Strange Refuge: Holly Johnson Discusses His Favourite Albums

In our final Baker's Dozen of 2014, Ian Wade talks to the former Frankie Goes To Hollywood frontman following the release of Europa, his first solo album in 15 years, about his all-time top 13 LPs

Daring Is Important: Gudrun Gut’s Favourite Albums

Leading light of the Berlin underground Gudrun Gut guides Jeremy Allen through 13 favourite records - she wanted them all to be Neu! but as there weren't enough, there's the Bad Seeds, Throbbing Gristle, Lana Del Rey and much more. Gudrun Gut portrait by Mv Kummer

Thirteen Convulsions: Geordie Greep’s Favourite Albums

Black Midi frontman Geordie Greep takes Cal Cashin through the thirteen albums that have gripped him the most, from the majesty of Bach to the mania of Léo Ferré

Auto-Invention: The Soft Boys’ Underwater Moonlight Revisited

Nobody wanted what The Soft Boys were selling in 1980, but as David Bennun recounts, their superb swan song, Underwater Moonlight, made them a Velvet Underground for new generations of jangle and psych bands

Proper Job! What National Minority Status Means To The Cornish

Cornish lad Jeremy Allen looks at what the recent decision to grant the county national minority status means to its residents. Photo from Shutterstock

The Strange World Of… Sun Ra

With a dizzying 169 entries on Discogs, it could be hard for Sun Ra newcomers to know exactly where to start but never fear... Sean Kitching has ten blazing suggestions

Rainy Miller And Space Afrika Team Up On New Album

'A Grisaille Wedding' features guests contributions from Mica Levi, Coby Sey and Iceboy Violet, among others

Eerie Sound Waves: Editing the Music of The Shining

In an exclusive edited extract from their new book Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, J.W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich go deep on the process of finding the right music for the classic 1980 film of Stephen King’s bestselling book

Maarja Nuut

Une Meeles

Gyratory System

The Sound-Board Breathes

Noel Gallagher Selects His Thirteen Favourite Albums

While there's nothing unexpected about Noel Gallagher's Bakers Dozen selection, John Doran salutes his unique perspective on The Canon