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Watch: New Invasion Single

See 'Spells Of Deception' here

ILL Release Album & Tour England

Psychedelic, noise rock, punk funk disco from Womanchester

Let The Red Rag Fly: In Defence Of Simply Red’s Picture Book

The Quietus battens down the hatches and prepares for a storm as Wyndham Wallace risks all to defend Simply Red’s debut album, _Picture Book_, on its 25th anniversary…

LIVE REPORT: Fuzz Club Eindhoven 2019

Patrick Clarke returns to Eindhoven for the second edition of DIY label Fuzz Club's tremendous psych, noise and punk festival. All photos by Patrick Spruytenberg.

FESTIVAL REPORT: OFF

Julian Marszalek reports from Katowice, Poland. Featuring sets from Sunn O))), Young Fathers, Songhoy Blues, Ride and more.

Remembering Krzysztof Penderecki 1933-2020

Musician and writer James Martin remembers the Polish conductor and composer, while celebrating his entire career - not just the early, highly praised work - as evidence of someone who wished to remain in tune with his times and not just repeat himself

James Murphy Blogs MTV Awards

LCD man talks ligging

Where You Lead: Carole King & The Lifespans Of Pop Music

As well as being cause for an emotional outpouring in Hyde Park on Sunday night, the singer-songwriter-in-chief's revisiting of the Tapestry album, says David Bennun, is emblematic of a musical moment we won't see again

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Bauer Failure: Why Stuart Williams Is Wrong To Blame Music For Mag Decline

Publishing exec Stuart Williams reckons that a dearth of good music is to blame for the decline in magazine sales. Luke Turner counters by arguing its the like of Williams himself who are responsible.

The Mind-Altering Substance Of Éliane Radigue & Senyawa At Le Guess Who?

Like some kind of banishing ritual, the canals circling Utrecht help Le Guess Who? Festival once again bring nothing but good vibes. But, in programming many artists operating far beyond the boundaries of genre, Russell Cuzner wonders what all this deviancy is doing to our minds

New Weird Britain: 2024 in Review by Noel Gardner

The torrent of interesting records from the British underground showed no signs of slowing in 2024, says Noel Gardner, who picks out 10 of his favourites and 10 others that might have otherwise passed him by

What I’m Aiming For: Peggy Seeger’s Favourite Music

In this week's Baker's Dozen, Peggy Seeger guides Amah-Rose Abrams through favourite records from Paul Simon, Norah Jones, Tom Paxton.. plus! Flanders & Swann!

Crash & Carry? The Supermarket In Pop Culture In 2014

It's been a rum old year for Tesco and Sainsbury's, but supermarkets have once again been a source of inspiration for pop culture. Jazz Monroe is on the checkout

Flaming Lips: New Movie, New Album, New Direction

LISTEN: The Charlatans – So Oh

From new album, Modern Nature, due early next year; band playing The Garage tonight with support from Grumbling Fur