Luke Turner

The Deserters’ Songs: Rachel Zeffira Interviewed

Rachel Zeffira steps away from her Cats Eyes project to set up a label and release her first solo album, The Deserters. Luke Turner speaks to her about the LP, growing up in a Canadian smelting town, and an unfortunate incident involving an oboe and a tattoo

Life Is Life: The Strange World Of Laibach, Narrated By Laibach

Laibach are one of the most misunderstood groups going, with their uniforms and martial music wearily misinterpreted. Here, they guide Luke Turner through significant moments in their 30 years of subversion, from being banned in Slovenia, providing grist to Žižek's seditious mill and provoking phonecalls from Slobodan Milošević to this year's Tate Modern triumph

Suede: Recording New Album

Brett Anderson speaks!

Heavenly Games: The Making Of Toy’s Debut LP

A year and a bit after they played our stage at Field Day, TOY guide us through what went into the making of their debut LP. Photo by Joseph Tovey Frost

A New Kind Of Man: John Foxx & The Maths Live

John Foxx & The Maths play the finest show of their fruitful return at Cargo, says Luke Turner. Photo by Mike Cooper

Toward A Horizon: Land Observations’ James Brooks Interviewed

Former Appliance man James Brooks returns to Mute with a new project, Land Observations, and an album of meditations on Roman Roads. Luke Turner treads a path beside him

A Little Drop Of Blood: Michael Gira Of Swans Interviewed

The Seer is a gargantuan colossus of a record towering over 2012. Luke Turner spoke to Michael Gira about its genesis, evolution, and the commitment required to make it

Happy Songs? Stuart Braithwaite Of Mogwai’s Favourite Albums

Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite takes us through his favourite albums, and explains why it's Margaret Thatcher's fault that everyone in Scotland is a goth and how John Peel funded the Scottish music scene

Earthy & Complicated: The xx’s Coexist Track By Track

Next month, London trio The xx release their much-anticipated second album Coexist. Luke Turner takes you on a track-by-track guide through its eleven "far more earthy, sticky, complicated" songs

Louise Mensch & Metallica To Collaborate?

Could there be a LouLou LP from Menschtallica?

LISTEN: Perc Remixes Tim Burgess

Ali Wells among a host of artists reworking Charlatans frontman's solo album

An Olympic Cynic On Why Britain Won More Than Medals

Olympic cynic Luke Turner was largely won over by the achievements of the London Games. Here he argues that, despite all the still-extant reservations about how the Olympics are run, the true legacy ought not be Team GB's bling, but a Coalition-proof sense of our National identity

Twin Shadow

Confess

Pleasure Gardens Site Inadequate Before Bloc

We've had a look into venue capacities and the planning process that led to the setting up and funding of the London Pleasure Gardens

It’s A Sin? Frank Ocean & Prejudice Against Male Bisexuality

As Frank Ocean writes a beautiful statement about his first love, Luke Turner argues that the reaction to it suggests a society and culture that still finds it difficult to comprehend male bisexuality

Natural Rhythm: Chris Packham’s Favourite Albums

Broadcaster and naturalist Chris Packham talks Luke Turner through his favourite albums... includes punk rock riot, hitchhiking, and singing poodles

ASDA Drop Alex James’ Cheeses

A blow for cheese truth!

WATCH: Tim Burgess Interview

Hear new songs from forthcoming solo LP live at Rough Trade

Saving Flags: British Sea Power Soundtrack The BFI Archive

Luke Turner admires British Sea Power's latest live score, premiered at Sheffield Doc/Fest then performed at London's BFI Southbank last week

LIVE REPORT: Liars At XOYO

It's one of the gigs of the year... Luke Turner sees Liars deliver a stunning performance of songs old and new at XOYO. Photo by Jenna Foxton.

LIVE REPORT: The Charlatans

Joyous vibes greet Tellin' Stories at the Hammersmith Apollo

LIVE REPORT: Chromatics

Kill For Love comes alive at White Heat

Best Laid Plans: Forward Strategy Group Interviewed

Like their Perc Trax labelmates, Forward Strategy Group take a wide-reaching approach to techno that's both eclectic and grounded by a strong sense of place. With debut album Labour Division now out, Luke Turner caught up with the duo to discuss their history and the lure of old TV idents

Oh Happy Days: A Personal Recollection Of Working For Jeremy Hunt

Ten years ago, Quietus ed Luke Turner worked for Jeremy Hunt's educational publishing company. As the Secretary Of State for Culture, Media & Sport gives his evidence to Leveson, he remembers the fun times there

Liars

WIXIW

LIVE REPORT: Savages

A bomb on the Shacklewell Arms last night would have wiped out the UK independent music business. But Savages seem to be taking the attention in their stride, says Luke Turner. Photo by Joseph Tovey Frost

SWANS: New Album Details

The Seer arrives in August, features Karen O & Jarboe

Caught By The River: A New Fanzine Extract By Jeff Barrett

Before Caught By The River there was, and is, Heavenly Records. Before that, Jeff Barrett ran record Plymouth shop Meat Whiplash. Here's his story

Live Report: The xx

The xx returned to the stage for the first time in two years this week, with a series of very low-profile shows in London. Luke Turner managed to buy a ticket, and went along to hear a first glimpse of their new material. Pictures by Jenna Foxton

The Power Of Doubt: Liars’ Guide To New LP WIXIW

After all those weird and abstract hints on the Amateur Gore tumblr, here's the information from the horse's mouth: Angus Andrew tells Luke Turner about the themes and making of new album WIXIW, their increasing use of electronics, and relationship with producer Daniel Miller

LISTEN: I Like Trains LP Stream

Plus! Track-by-track guide by the band

I Feel So Extraordinary: The Odd Charm Of New Order Live

They're now without Peter Hook, but New Order triumph at Brixton thanks to their unusual, at times shambolic, charm