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Avalon Emerson returns to UK label Whities for a second release

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Tape Adapter: February’s Hip-Hop Mixtapes Reviewed by Gary Suarez

Odd Future Rib Eye Steak Eat It All capo Gary Suarez puts down the porterhouse and picks up a bag of mix tapes.

Empathy On The Barricades: Billy Bragg Live

Tariq Goddard watches Billy Bragg live, and argues that you don't need to choose between the songs of love and songs of politics. Photos by Valerio Berdini.

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John Hughes Obituary and Ten Best Films

John Hughes was a comedy genius who perfectly captured the trails and tribulations of the American suburban teen. He created some of the most memorable films of the 80s including _The Breakfast Club_, _Christmas Vacation_, _Planes, Trains and Automobiles_ and _Ferris Bueller's Day Off_. Battleship Pretension's David Bax looks back on his legacy with a list of his top ten films.

Music Is Not Sport: Nils Frahm’s Favourite Albums

Before he releases his Late Night Tales compilation, the pianist, composer and new classical ("I never liked it, but I'm stuck with it now; give me something cool like 'neo jazz'") pioneer gives Karl Smith a tour of his favourite overlooked records, by musicians "that deserve a little afterglow"

Concretise The Oddness: Lee Gamble Picks His 13 Favourite Records

With his first album for Hyperdub en route and Unsound appearance impending, Lee Gamble guides Jennifer Lucy Allan from 80s beatboxing to some of 2017's best releases through the medium of his 13 favourite records

Secret Weapons: Luke Una’s Favourite Music

As he prepares for the second volume of his É Soul Cultura series, Luke Una takes us through 13 of his favourite tracks, from his secret dancefloor fillers to the beauty of Pharoah Sanders

In The Mood: The Favourite Albums Of Rush’s Geddy Lee

Mick Middles speaks to Rush bassist and singer Geddy Lee about his favourite albums of all times... and finds surprises amidst the classic of the canon