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LISTEN: New Hibushibire

Japanese psychedelic rock group share first taste of upcoming debut album

Never Gonna Give ‘Em Up: Rick Astley’s Favourite Albums

The absolutely charming Rick Astley sits down with Colm McAuliffe to tell him about his favourite records, from Roxy to Biffy Clyro and Tori Amos, taking in his enduring love of pop and prog along the way

Aphex Twin – Syro: A First Listen Review

First there came the blimp, then the graffiti, then the deep web album announcement, then a tQ scribe bound for a secretive listening party to hear Richard D. James' most celebrated guise making a long-awaited return. But is it any good? Joe Clay reports back from the Warp offices

Black Rain

Dark Pool

Something Got Him Started: Mick Hucknall’s Favourite Albums

As Simply Red release a new album, Mick Hucknall talks about what he considers the “perfect and complete” albums that inspired him, defined his approach to making music, and taught him how to be in a band. Also, about how he thrilled he was to be cock-blocked by Miles Davis. Photo by Dean Chalkley

Here Be Monsters: Quietus Albums Of The Year 2011

And here we are, with the Quietus choices of 50 of our favourite albums to come out this year

Yossarians

Ambition Will Eat Itself

The ever-mutating Manc collective have released another belter

Supersonic 2010 Preview: Michael Rother Talks Hallogallo

The Quietus recently went to the excellent Incubate festival where, among other things, our team had a chat with Michael Rother about his Hallogallo project. All photographs courtesy of Stu Green/Shot2Bits. Listen below:

Hyperspecific: The Best Dance Music Of 2021

Jaša Bužinel shares his observations on certain trends in electronic dance music in 2021 and provides you with a list of 30 certified bangers for the holiday season

John Robb Salutes The Memory Of Stooges Guitarist Ron Asheton

Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton passed away on Monday night. John Robb recalls meeting the unassuming Stooge, and hails him as the pioneer of punk and so much more

It Ain’t That Deep Either Way: This Month In Pop With Anna Cafolla

How does it make you feel? Does it make you dance? Does it make you cry? Anna Cafolla brings us October's pop, with Willow Smith, Tegan & Sara, Sälen, Blossom Caldarone, Mabel, and a guest appearance from Grace Jones.

Pinch & Shackleton

Pinch & Shackleton

Liam The Resurrection: Liam Gallagher John Squire Reviewed

This demonic joining of forces between the former Oasis vocalist and Stone Roses guitarist doesn't irk JR Moores as much as it probably should

Rum Music For January Reviewed By Jennifer Lucy Allan

Jennifer Lucy Allan enjoys extended versions of Don Cherry tracks, architectural ambience from Romania, French bagpipes, gnarly dancehall and Welsh dub this January

LISTEN: Bong Ra Birthday Best Of!

Happy birthday Jason Köhnen - listen to a sixteen track anthology here... Photograph courtesy of ©YASS

Listen To It Now: LCD Soundsystem Live In Manchester

We had a theory that LCD Soundsystem are a band of perfect imperfection. Then we saw them live at the weekend, and they were just perfect.