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Our man in Indonesia discovers the seedier side of expat life as he heads into the Jakarta night to satisfy his bibulous urges

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The Quietus' man in Indonesia begins a new regular column explaining why, on the streets of Jakarta, people are less common than floods and randy tomcats

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Politicised trio Algiers come roaring out of the American South with a righteous and heady mix of gospel, Rowland S Howard guitar noise and a drum machine. They speak to Luke Turner about the cultural void of Atlanta, colonialism, racism and the apathy of their peers

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Shadows In A Two-Way Mirror: Call Super Interviewed

With the Berlin-based producer's lovely, exploratory debut album Suzi Ecto just released, Rory Gibb catches up with Call Super's JR Seaton to discuss the inspirations behind the LP and why ambiguity is a potent political force

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Bobby Java

Drinking In Jakarta: Dodging. Expat Drool In Search Of Refreshment

Drinking In Jakarta: Dodging. Expat Drool In Search Of Refreshment

Part One: The Quietus’ Tropical Correspondent On Walking In Jakarta

Part One: The Quietus’ Tropical Correspondent On Walking In Jakarta

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New Compilation of Live Recordings by The Fall to be Released

The Marshall Suite: Cat Power’s Favourite Albums

The City Surreal: How Underground Rap in the 2010s Located Truth in the Bizarre

In Through the Out Door: Prince’s Around the World in a Day at 40

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Repeat to Remember: Insatiable by Divide and Dissolve

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Drinking In Jakarta: Dodging. Expat Drool In Search Of Refreshment

Drinking In Jakarta: Dodging. Expat Drool In Search Of Refreshment

Part One: The Quietus’ Tropical Correspondent On Walking In Jakarta

Part One: The Quietus’ Tropical Correspondent On Walking In Jakarta

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Thicker Than Water: Richard Dawson’s Favourite Films

Reissue of the Week: Tangerine Dream’s Phaedra

God Tier: Tyler Hyde of Black Country, New Road’s Favourite Albums

Beauty and Sadness: Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast’s Favourite Albums

New Compilation of Live Recordings by The Fall to be Released

The Marshall Suite: Cat Power’s Favourite Albums

The City Surreal: How Underground Rap in the 2010s Located Truth in the Bizarre

In Through the Out Door: Prince’s Around the World in a Day at 40

Inner Ear: Serbian Music for April by Jakub Knera

Repeat to Remember: Insatiable by Divide and Dissolve

It’s All Expression: Matt Berry’s Favourite Albums

All For The Songs: Edwyn Collins’ Favourite Music

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