Alex Maiolo

“I Hope I Leave A Mountain Of Shit Unfinished” – Remembering Steve Albini

Two Quietus writers, JR Moores and Alex Maiolo, pay tribute to Steve Albini who died this week, remembering him not only for his innumerable contributions to music, but his humour, his generosity, his self-awareness, and his impact on keeping communities alive. Main photograph by Maria Jefferis

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Reissue Of The Week: Daniel Avery’s Drone Logic

Daniel Avery's debut album was a product of its time, completing the circle of dance music's relationship with rock and shoegaze, but still stands up today, says Alex Maiolo

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Never Mind The Bootlegs: Aaron Dilloway’s Favourite Music

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Primary Colours: Faris Badwan Of The Horrors’ Favourite Albums

With their new album Luminous released yesterday, The Horrors' frontman picks out some of his favourite (and, in fact, least favourite) illustrated covers in an artistic Baker's

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Soul Metal Outfit Invasion On The Power Of Motown, Metallica And Magic

Mountain bagging Hibernian man of rock Mark Eglinton speaks to Marek Steven of lava hot soul metal trio Invasion

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LISTEN: Sam Willis – Winterval

Listen to the Walls man's debut album in full below

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Oh L’Amour: Vince Clarke Of Erasure’s Favourite Albums

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The move from indie rock to synth pop is complete, and this is Porches’ best record yet

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Fat White Family: Palestine Benefit Gig

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Alex Maiolo

“I Hope I Leave A Mountain Of Shit Unfinished” – Remembering Steve Albini

“I Hope I Leave A Mountain Of Shit Unfinished” – Remembering Steve Albini

Reissue Of The Week: Daniel Avery’s Drone Logic

Reissue Of The Week: Daniel Avery’s Drone Logic

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