Kristen Roos

Universal Synthesizer Interface Volume II

The Canadian artist weaves fresh new sounds from old MIDI programs, finds Vanessa Ague

Not-So-Bitter Music: Ali ‘Perc’ Wells On His Favourite 13 Albums

We've sent that young rascal Tonka to interview Ali Wells about the albums that made him Perc, from Huey Lewis & The News to Pete Swanson, Aphex, and how Iron Maiden made his kick drum mockery-proof

A Second Face: Notes On The Cover Of David Bowie’s The Next Day

Ryan Alexander Diduck explores absence and Bowie's identity with reference to the artwork to forthcoming album, The Next Day

New Weird Britain in Review for June by Noel Gardner

Noel Gardner brings us artificial birdsong, real birdsong, a metal nail hammered up a nostril, and a big set of technoise gloomsteppers in his latest report from the British fringes

Temples

Sun Structures

Digga Please! The Quietus <3 Record Store Day

Old man John Doran explains his love for vinyl and Quietus staff pick their top ten must have items on sale on Saturday

Enter The Furnace: Scott Walker Interviewed

John Doran meets the inimitable 30th Century Man to discuss Soused, his collaboration with Sunn O))) and front runner for album of the year

Beings

There is a Garden

A collaboration between Steve Gunn, Zoh Amba, Jim White and Shahzad Ismaily sounds as fresh and lively as a spring day, finds Tom Bolton

Hyperspecific: Dance Music For May Reviewed By Jaša Bužinel

Jaša Bužinel considers how best to hunt for musical discoveries in the age of algorithmic determinism, and reviews cutting-edge releases by Blawan, Metrist, DJ Danifox, Rắn Cạp Đuôi Collective, REZZETT, ZULI and more

The Last Of The True Believers: Ian Astbury Interviewed

The Cult will tour the UK next year and have released new material earlier this month. Our man John Robb spoke to singer Ian Astbury about the history of The Cult, working with Boris and how the Quietus got it so, so, so, so very wrong. (Tour dates at foot of article...)

A Family Affair: Natasha Soobramanien’s Genie And Paul

We review and publish an extract from Natasha Soobramanien's debut novel, a tale of brother and sisterly love. Plus a Q&A with the author, who discusses ideas of "cultural cannibalism" Photo by Dominik Rippl. Words by Josh Warren

Vox Pop: Mark Burgess Of The Chameleons Interviewed

Julian Marszalek talks to Mark Burgess of Chameleons Vox (formerly The Chameleons) about playing by his own rules

Bewitched: Salem Interviewed

John Doran asks Salem some questions and they answer. Very slowly. Videos not work safe

Music For Dark Rooms: An Interview With Daniel Avery

Daniel Avery's debut album Drone Logic finds the London-based DJ and producer tripping out into expansive, lysergic techno territory. He speaks with Rory Gibb about the enduring appeal of DJing and a love for tracks that blindside you on a dancefloor

Exploration Through Thought: Emeralds’ Mark McGuire Interviewed

Both as Emeralds guitarist and solo, Mark McGuire's instrumentals recall the exploratory spirit of early kosmische synth music, while establishing a distinct identity of their own. He talks to Rory Gibb about the development of his technique, writing music and "the psychedelic nature of all existence"

LIVE REPORT: No Balls

"A precipice of nonsensicalness": Patrick Smith heads down to The Grosvenor in London to witness the Swedish group's aversion to continuity.