Human Interactions: Agnes Obel’s Favourite Albums

With two UK dates bringing her European tour to a close next week, the Danish singer-songwriter self-pens us a top albums rundown

A Kind Of Visceral Quality: Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Favourite Records

With the imminent release of his score for Arrival, the latest in a now thriving partnership with Denis Villeneuve that will see him take on Blade Runner next year, the Icelandic composer shows traditional reluctance in crafting a list of defining albums and opts instead of 13 works that exemplify a philosophy of minimal gestures with maximum impact

LISTEN: Paul Smith & Peter Brewis Collab

The Maxïmo Park and Field Music men get together on new record Frozen By Sight; hear Barcelona (At Eye Level) from the record below

The Perfect Sentence: Tariq Goddard’s Favourite Storytelling Songs

Novelist and publisher Tariq Goddard chooses thirteen songs that have defined his life, with a focus on the musical storytellers who inspired him to tell tales of his own from The Kinks to Ice T

Prince’s Music Could Be Available To Stream Soon

Prince famously kept his music off streaming platforms

The Power & The Glory: Vatican Shadow Live

At the Blackest Ever Black label's Corsica Studio showcase, John Calvert is confronted with Vatican Shadow's war of attrition. Pic thanks to Oliver Clasper

Rock’s Irreplaceables: The Soundtrack Of Our Lives Interviewed

Sweden's The Soundtrack Of Our Lives are calling it a day after 16 years of active service, and playing a final UK gig tonight at London's Heaven. David Quantick spoke to the band's Ebbot Lundberg and Mattias Bärjed about their decision to cease operations, and tells you why you should catch their show tonight

Mix Mup & Kassem Mosse

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LISTEN: The Body & Haxan Cloak

OOF! Quietus favourites The Body to release a new album via RVNG Intl, in collaboration with The Haxan Cloak