JR Moores

Food For Thought: An A To Z Guide To Melvins’ Stag

To celebrate the 25th birthday of Melvins' bonkers eighth album, JR Moores presents a users' manual to what the hell was going on


Columnfortably Numb: Psych Rock For June Reviewed By JR Moores

JR Moores peruses the latest psych rock releases, following some advice for when gigs return (if ever). Homepage image of Monster Magnet courtesy of Jeremy Saffer

Columnfortably Numb: Psych Rock For April Reviewed By JR Moores

The algorithmic writer-replicant branded "JR Moores" by his egghead manufacturers analyses the latest psych and noise-rock releases. Home page artwork: The Boys Cosmic by Deep Hum

Real Drool Time: An Interview With Part Chimp

As Part Chimp announce their latest album Drool, due on June 4, the band's singer, guitarist and self-appointed nagger-in-chief Tim Cedar talks to JR Moores about invertebrates and Ringo Starr. Feature contains video for new track, 'Back From The Dead'

Columnfortably Numb: Psych For February Reviewed By JR Moores

JR Moores' first column of 2021 has all you need to hear from the worlds of psych rock, noise rock and (erm) chamber psych. Homepage portrait of Sunburned Hand Of The Man by Sarah Gibbons

Bard On A Wire: Sleaford Mods’ Spare Ribs Reviewed

From Conservatism to consumerism, there's plenty in contemporary Britain to attract the lyrical ire of Jason Wiliamson. But, argues JR Moores, there's a lot more to Sleaford Mods than needlsharp commentary on the everyday present

Columnfortably Numb: The Best Psych Rock Of 2020

JR Moores lists the psych and noise-rock records that have got him through this less than groovy year

Columnfortably Numb: Psych Rock For November Reviewed By JR Moores

From gorgeous instrumentals to songs about sad trips and shitty beaches, here's the latest psych and noise-rock roundup from JR Moores

The Emperor’s New Briefs: IDLES’ Ultra Mono Reviewed

IDLES have been touted as the voice of a generation, but they may be better suited to novelty pop-up cafés, finds JR Moores

Columnfortably Numb: Psych Rock For September Reviewed By JR Moores

August's psych and noise-rock offerings include music suitable for blasting across the solar system, avoiding Wetherspoons and having a nice walk in the countryside, writes JR Moores

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Trouble With A Capital T: Hen Ogledd Interviewed

As they announce their latest album, Hen Ogledd talk to JR Moores about making pop music, studying accessible philosophy, and paying accidental homage to Paul McCartney

Columnfortably Numb: Psych Rock For June Reviewed By JR Moores

JR Moores rounds-up the latest offerings from the world of psych rock. It's not his finest work, but we can't all be Shakespeare In Quarantine...

The Great British Fuck Off: Sleaford Mods On Baking

When once he would cane it like there was no tomorrow, Jason Williamson now prefers to bake banana bread in the kitchen and lift weights in his garden. Here, the Sleaford Mods man runs JR Moores through the kind of baking advice you don't get from Mary Berry

Where Is The Love? The Strokes’ The New Abnormal Reviewed

Live by nostalgia, die by nostalgia... Even with super-producer/exhumer Rick Rubin on board and a handful of catchy tunes, it seems The Strokes still can't quite sum up the necessary enthusiasm, finds JR Moores

Columnfortably Numb: Psych Rock For April Reviewed By JR Moores

JR Moores surveys the latest psych and noise rock releases (it's mostly noise rock this month, to be honest, on account of the sheer global bleakness)

Three Days Of Solitude: Live Streaming Gigs In The Age of Coronavirus

JR Moores spent the weekend watching concerts on his computer at home. What lessons can be learned from life in this strange new world?

Lee Is Free: An Interview With Lee Ranaldo And Raül Refree

The international musical duo of Ranaldo and Refree talk to J.R. Moores about partnership, pandemics and potential package tours

Columnfortably Numb: Psych Rock For February Reviewed By JR Moores

In his first psych/noise rock column of 2020, JR "the menace" Moores heeds the words of Mr Maconie and gets distracted by that famous Q-based band

Columnfortably Numb: The Best Psych Of 2019 By JR Moores

JR Moores dons his High Fidelity hat to round up the best psych and noise rock records of 2019

Columnfortably Numb: Psych Rock For November Reviewed By JR Moores

JR Moores nestles down into hibernation with a kegful of mulled wine and a whole lotta psych 33s. Stargazer Lilies portrait by Aimee Herring

We Were Basically Abba: Andrew Falkous Of Mclusky Interviewed

Cult indie-punks Mclusky* are back, now with a different bassist, an added asterisk, and T-shirts bearing the slogan "Poundland Shellac". Words: JR Moores. Photos: Jonathan Pirro

Columnfortably Numb: Psych Rock For September Reviewed By JR Moores

Psych rock is over! Taking cues from the King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's latest direction, JR Moores decides to join the thrash metal revival (for a bit)

A One-Man Malfunctioning Orchestra: Alexander Tucker Interviewed

As he releases his most electronic solo album to date, Alexander Tucker discusses sci-fi and horror influences, hating the guitar, and never being "folk" in the first place. Words by JR Moores. Portraits by Dom Garwood

15 Years Strong: Supersonic Festival Reviewed

JR Moores heads to Digbeth's hotbed of degenerate art where Sly & The Family Drone will nearly have your eye out and minds are blown by The Bug

Columnfortably Numb: Psych Rock For July Reviewed By JR Moores

JR Moores offers suggestions for selecting the next Prime Minister, writes about some psych and noise rock releases, and has a mild breakdown while listening to The Flaming Lips. Main portrait by George-Salisbury

Anger As Peaceful Glasto Books Acts Who Have Sung About Doing Murders & Stuff

Following Killdren's banishment from Glastonbury, The Quietus exposes the extent of unsavoury #content at this year's festival... and beyond

Columnfortably Numb: Psych Rock For May Reviewed By JR Moores

JR Moores is ready to "review" the latest psych and noise rock releases... and no backlash from grouchy musicians is going to stop him

Arson About: Burning Guitars With Mike Vest Of 11Paranoias & Bong

JR Moores travels to South Shields to meet the prolific underground guitarist and witness an immolation for inspiration

Columnfortably Numb: Psych And Noise Rock Reviews For March



JR Moores uses his crystal ball to predict what the rest of this year has in store for us all, and checks out the latest psych-rock offerings

Columnfortably Numb: Your Psych Reviews For December

JR Moores surveys the latest happenings in psychedelia from Acid Mothers Temple to… Elton John

The One With The Conservative Agenda: Why The Offspring Is Punk’s Equivalent Of Friends

20 years after the release of Americana, JR Moores revisits the work of the punk band that liked to punch downwards