Frances Morgan

Bright Notes & Electrical Impulses: An Interview With Dean McPhee

Following the recent release of his debut full-length Son Of The Black Peace, Frances Morgan speaks to solo guitarist Dean McPhee about the development of his playing style, and the way he writes his beautiful, freeflowing instrumentals

“It’s so Beautiful, the World These Days”: An Interview With David Lynch

David Lynch released his debut album, Crazy Clown Time this year. Frances Morgan speaks to the legendary film director about the album, and how it's connected to his films' careful and powerful use of sound

Alasdair Roberts Talks Archive Trails Tour

The Archive Trails Tour, featuring Drew Wright, Alasdair Roberts and Aileen Campbell, is currently touring the UK. Frances Morgan speaks to Roberts to find out a little more about his contribution.

Cross-Genre Delights: Incubate Festival 2011

Frances Morgan travels to the Incubate Festival in Tilburg to take part in a panel discussion about DIY culture, and gets lost in a weekend's worth of musical intrigue

St Vincent

Strange Mercy

Vieux Farka Touré

The Secret

Action Over Information: Peter Bröztmann Live

Frances Morgan takes in Peter Bröztmann live at Café Oto, and forgets about all the ephemera to focus on just the music. Photo thanks to Andy Newcombe

A Scorched Earth Policy: Kode9 And Spaceape Interviewed

The dread-heads Kode9 and Spaceape are back with a new album Black Sun. Frances Morgan talks to them about the future imperfect

Arbouretum

The Gathering

Wreath Lectures 2010: We All Play Synth – 2010 In Analogue From Hipsters To System Engineers

Frances Morgan looks back at the numerous ways in which old synthesizers and attendant technology have played an essential role in creating new music

Brian Eno

Small Craft On A Milk Sea

Preview: Shirley Collins & Friends At Cecil Sharp House

Shirley Collins, Alasadair Roberts and Trembling Bells in London this weekend

Salem

King Night

Supersonic 2010: Michael Gira Talks About Swans And Hair Shirts

Michael Gira says that being in Swans used to be like "trudging up a sand hill wearing a hair shirt, being sprayed with battery acid, with a midget taunting you". In which case, why has he resurrected the project, asks Frances Morgan

Antony and the Johnsons: Swanlights Track-By-Track Review

Frances Morgan gives the track-by-track treatment to _Swanlights_, the latest offering from Antony and the Johnsons

Field Day 2010: Flower Corsano Duo Interviewed

Frances Morgan talks to Chris Corsano about his relationship with Mick Flower and the duo's upcoming slot on the Quietus Village Mentality stage at Field Day

Faust

Faust Is Last

Mulatu Astatke

Mulatu Steps Ahead

Trash Kit

Trash Kit

A Dispatch From The Outer Reaches: Ramleh, Fursaxa & More

In her second Rum Music column, Frances Morgan discusses new music from Ramleh, Fursaxa, Mamuthones, Jonas Reinhardt, Yannis Kyriakides and Part Wild Horses Mane On Both Sides

Brass Unbound Tour Preview: The Ex Interviewed

The Ex and Brass Unbound tour kicks off tomorrow night, so Frances Morgan had a chat with the band's Andy Moor

Jack Rose – An Appreciation By Frances Morgan

Frances Morgan mourns the loss of a unique talent. Live picture by Laurent Orseau

Escape To Nowhere: King Cannibal Interviewed

Frances Morgan talks to one of The Quietus's artists of the year, King Cannibal, about the dog-end of existence and being abused by sound

From Wolf Eyes To Caretaker: A New Column Exploring Musical Extremes

Frances Morgan starts her new column today, delving into the world of noise, drone, jazz and whatever else takes her fancy. Photograph courtesy Maria Jefferis/shot2bits.net

Harmonia & Eno ’76

Tracks And Traces reissue

21st Century Tropicalia Sérgio Dias Baptista Of Os Mutantes On Their Return

The greatest Brazilian band of the 60s - the revolutionary and psychedelic tropicalia outfit Os Mutantes - have returned with a new album. Frances Morgan talks to Sérgio Dias Baptista about its long gestation. Photographs by Nino Andres

Yob

The Great Cessation

Wildbirds & Peacedrums Interviewed: Keeping The Beat

Frances Morgan talks to Andreas Werliin and Mariam Wallentin about new album The Snake

Abouretum

Song Of The Pearl

Action Beat

The Noise Band From Bletchley

Capricorns

River Bear Your Bones