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Ostgut Ton Celebrates 16 Years With New Compilation

'Fünfzehn +1' collects a number of collaborative works from artists close to the label and Berghain

Can’s Damo Suzuki Has Died, Aged 74

The group confirmed the Japanese vocalist's passing in a social media post

The Sword Of Musical Righteousness: Incubate 2015 Reviewed

John Doran, Sophie Coletta, Mat Colegate, Richard Foster and Willam Doyle report on another excellent week in Tilburg

LISTEN: Underworld – Birdstar

Previously unheard demo from upcoming Dubnobasswithmyheadman reissue

All Tomorrow’s Parties Reviewed: All Hail Matt Groening

Luke Turner and John Doran raise a glass to Matt Groening and Barry and Deborah at ATP for one of the most enjoyably eclectic festival line-ups they've ever witnessed. All photos by Maria Jefferis, Andy Ennis and Edd Westmacott for Shot2Bits.net

Tim Burgess On The Quietus Hour This Week

The Charlatans' main man will be in conversation and taking your questions on this week's edition of our radio show and podcast.

The Desert Sessions

Vol. 11 & 12: Arrivederci Despair/ Tightwads & Nitwits & Critics & Heels

For the 11th and 12th instalment of The Desert Sessions, Josh Homme is joined by Billy Gibbons, Stella Mozgawa, Jake Shears, Mike Kerr, Carla Azar, Les Claypool, Matt Sweeney, Matt Berry, Libby Grace and mystery contributor Töôrnst Hülpft for some epic jams

LISTEN: Will Dutta – ‘Distance’

The opening track from Dutta's new album, in collaboration with Plaid

They Do Like It Up ‘Em: Fisty Fun & Queer Bangers With Furfriend

On the surface, mysterious Electronic Bumming Music duo Furfriend appear to be a carnal celebration of the squelchier end of sexual practice. Yet, as Luke Turner discovers, their new EP for Perc Trax reveals that they're LGBT activists, as well as just 'active'...

INTERVIEW: Liverpool Sound City

Ahead of Liverpool Sound City's return to its roots as an urban festival this May, the event's Chief Operating Officer Rebecca Ayres speaks to Patrick Clarke about their latest chapter

Crime Plays: Writer Ian Rankin On His 13 Favourite Albums

Ian Rankin talks to Luke Turner about his life in music, and how he'd like to write novels based on Joy Division and David Bowie albums

Sea Of Bees

Songs For The Ravens

The Dying Of The Light: Gordon Moakes On Solar Race

Gordon Moakes pens a personal tribute to Eilidh Bradley and the rage of Solar Race

Can’t Stop Spinning: Jessy Lanza’s Favourite Records

In this week's Baker's Dozen, Jessy Lanza speaks to Aimee Armstrong about lifelong favourites from Fleetwood Mac to Missy Elliott, and discusses the records that helped her bridge the worlds of pop and jazz

Under The Hood: Nochexxx & Plastic Horse Interviewed

With the release of Nochexxx's anarchic debut album Thrusters, Harry Sword catches up with both the Cambridge dweller and visual artists Plastic Horse, to talk petrolhead musical tinkering and the mayhem of the album's accompanying film

First Names For Deer Shed Festival 2015

Family-friendly Yorkshire festival returns for its sixth year with a line-up headlined by John Grant and Billy Bragg