Luke Turner

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

Colin Newman Talks Wire On The Box

"If it wasn't for that there'd be no serious visual record of us playing in the 70s": Great box set re-released

LISTEN: Franz & Liars On Field Day Radio

Liars mix and the only Franz Ferdinand interview this year

Quietus Mix 62: K-X-P Kaukolmapi Apreggio

Finland's K-X-P launch their UK tour with a mix celebrating the arpeggio

Swans

We Rose From Your Bed With The Sun In Our Head

How Soon Is Now? Extract: The Rise Of Blast First

For this Tome On The Range, we print an extract from Richard King's How Soon Is Now? that looks at the thirsty rise of the Blast First label

LISTEN: John Foxx & The Maths Remix Gazelle Twin

Track streaming on our Soundcloud

British Sea Power To Soundtrack UK Coast

Collaboration with the BFI Archive at Sheffield Doc Fest