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SCENE REPORT: Carlos Capslock In São Paulo

Kevin E.G. Perry shares the story of São Paulo's Carlos Capslock parties, which are using activism to foster a sense of community around their movement
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We Only Have This Excerpt: Mark E Smith Of The Fall Interviewed

Mark E Smith has a drink with Kevin EG Perry and tells him about literary influences and Ersatz GB. Photograph by Valerio Berdini (Originally published 24th November 2011, republished 24th January 2018)
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Where The Magic Happens: Baaba Maal Interviewed

Kevin E G Perry travels to Senegal to meet the man who is treated more like a prophet than a musician by his fellow countrymen. Festival pictures by Julian Hickman
Books

All Of Creation Just Winks Out: Chuck Palahniuk Interviewed

Novelist and l'enfant terrible of the American short story Chuck Palahniuk speaks to Kevin Perry about blackmailing for material, betraying the default cynicism of his generation and facing up to fear of death
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A Liquid Lunch: In Bed With Shane MacGowan

The Pogues frontman is bed ridden after "overdoing it", but still finds time to speak to Kevin Perry
Books

A Blank Page Gives Me Freedom: Orhan Pamuk Interviewed

The Turkish Nobel Literature Laureate speaks in-depth to Kevin Perry about his reluctant role as the voice of a generation
Books

The Interpretation of Dreams: Richard Milward Interviewed

Kevin E.G. Perry speaks to the enviably young author, a mere twenty-eight years old, about his newest novel Kimberly's Capital Punishment and the role of dreaming in his work
Live Reviews

Clash of the Titans: The Cure vs Radiohead Live

The Cure and Radiohead are the twin titans of UK alternative rock but which group is better? Kevin E G Perry travels to Bilbao BBK to find out
Black Sky Thinking

I Dreamed Of Being An Olympic Dancer – The Quietus Auditions

Given that our office is opposite the Olympic Stadium, we thought it might be nice to get involved. So we sent Kevin EG Perry along to strut his stuff at the opening ceremony auditions

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A Culture In-Between: Baloji Interviewed

Born in the Congo, raised in Europe, Baloji brings together hip hop and the music of his birthplace, including collaborations with Konono No.1. Ahead of tonight's concert at the Barbican, he tells Kevin EG Perry about this meeting of continents
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Protest And Occupation: Billy Bragg Interviewed On The Future Of The Left

In between the Occupy movement and the Left Field In Motion Tour, the Bard Of Barking is as busy as ever. He talks to Kevin E G Perry about a life of resistance
News

Billy Bragg Talks About Left Field Tour

Billy Bragg will top a bill of politically-conscious songwriters on a nationwide tour next month.

Live Reviews

Sex & Trainers In Berlin: Xaver Von Treyer’s The Torino Scale

Kevin E.G. Perry travels to Berlin to see a showcase performance of Xaver Von Treyer's new audiovisual project in the slightly bizarre setting of an Adidas shop, and takes the opportunity to further explore the city's relationship with music
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Out Of The Darkness: The Cambodian Space Project

Ahead of their performance at this weekend's Dancing Time, Kevin E.G. Perry speaks to The Cambodian Space Project on their difficult beginnings in the days of the Khmer Rouge
Live Reviews

This Festival Kills Fascists: The Quietus At Hungary’s Sziget

Kevin E.G. Perry goes to Hungary's Sziget festival for a dish of rooster testicle stew and an exploration of Roma culture against a backdrop of the rise of the far right. Photographs by Veronika Moore
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A New Language In Music: Congotronics vs Rockers Interviewed

As the Congotronics vs Rockers tour hits the UK and Konono Nº1 appear on the Quietus Village Mentality Stage at Field Day, Kevin E.G. Perry discovers more about this fascinating collaboration
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Congo Powers: Konono No.1’s Familial Rhythms & Exclusive Mix

Konono No.1's new album _Assume Crash Position_ is one of the year's finest. Kevin Perry discovers the group's long history, and speaks to Vincent Kenis, the producer who brought them to the West.

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