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Main F**king Event: Adrian Flanagan Of The ERC’s Favourite LPs

In the week of release for their second album, one of The Eccentronic Research Council's musical maestros writes us an "autobiographical chronological" journey through his life in listening

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Lead Review: Christian Eede On Flowdan’s Disaster Piece

On Flowdan's second album — seven years since his last — Christian Eede finds the MC both rejecting the bandwagon populism of grime and embracing the full power of his own promise as an artist

Burden Of Proofs: New Crime Fiction For October

For the third edition of our bi-monthly crime fiction round-up, our critical sleuth Angus Batey casts his eye over the latest evidence from Richard Osman, John Banville, Colson Whitehead, Kate Rhodes, and more

Pigs X 7 And Wrangler For Exclusive tQ Live Shows

We of The Quietus are putting on a run of very special live shows at The Lexington to kick off 2017, below we announce the first two performances

Things Learned At: Primavera Sound 2017

With performances from Slayer, Mogwai, and Grace Jones – and lessons learned on the burden of choice and the joy of sleep (and Sleep) – Brian Coney takes to Barcelona for this year's edition of the inimitable Primavera Sound. Photographs by Jan Rijk at Dutchpix.com

GOAT Detail New Album, ‘Oh Death’

The Swedish psych group are back with the follow-up to last year's 'Headsoup' LP

Bon Appétit: James Acaster’s Favourite Albums

From the tiny emo scene of noughties Kettering to a love of underground hip-hop and the undying appeal of a cult classic, comedian James Acaster takes Emma Garland through the albums that have defined his life

Second Helpings: Neil Arthur Of Blancmange’s Favourite Albums

Following his revisit to the synth pop duo's debut album Happy Families last year, Neil Arthur looks back over 13 other top albums from his past

An Ocean of Atoms: Lord Spikeheart’s Baker’s Dozen

The experimental metal master guides Alex Rigotti through his thirteen favourite albums that explore heaviness, spirituality and love, and that shaped both him and his debut solo album The Adept

Really Heavy Things: Devin Townsend’s Favourite Albums

…well, apart from Enya. The Strapping Young Lad man offers up his top albums

The Lead Review: Rory Gibb On Fatima Al Qadiri’s Brute

The explorations of police brutality and state oppression on Fatima Al Qadiri's second album for Hyperdub are most effective when they're at their most subtle, writes Rory Gibb

Another Wardrobe In My Head: Karl Hyde’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of his first solo album, Edgeland, the Underworld singer picks out the jewels of his record collection

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Pan Sonics: Mika Vainio’s Favourite Albums

Our series of articles curated by Kevin 'The Bug' Martin continues with a Baker's Dozen from Mika Vainio, solo artist and former member of Pansonic. He tells us about how the likes of Suicide, Neubauten, the Alex Harvey Band, King Crimson and more soundtracked a life of working in slaughterhouses and vegetarian restaurants

Remember That, Fucko: Hey Colossus’ Favourite Albums

With their set at Desertfest on the horizon, we asked the seven-piece to do the mathematically awkward and pick 13 favourite albums between them. Here's what they sent back