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The Strange World of… Jon Spencer

For 40 years, Jon Spencer has been playing a mutant strain of rock & roll. Here he offers Mark Andrews 10 entry points to his vast back catalogue, from his earliest days in Pussy Galore, through the Blues Explosion all the way up to his still-nameless new band
Books

Art Into Pop: Leeds Punk & Post-Punk, 1974-–81

No Machos Or Pop Stars: When The Leeds Art Experiment Went Punk by Gavin Butt examines how bands used their art school education to push the boundaries of pop music
Books

Too Dark To See: The Sisters Of Mercy’s Black October

Mark Andrews looks back to Summer 1984 when the Sisters attempted to record their debut album but sessions came to an abrupt halt when Andrew Eldritch collapsed, throwing the future of the band into jeopardy
A Quietus Interview

We Love You: The Psychedelic Furs And The Sisters Of Mercy

A vital support slot, industry juice and a brilliant record: The Psychedelic Furs played a crucial role in the rise of The Sisters of Mercy. Mark Andrews talks to Duncan Kilburn, John Ashton, Les Mills and others
A Quietus Interview

Enter Sandman: An Interview With Jon Langford Of The Mekons

The Mekons are 42 years young and about to release Deserted their first album in eight years. Mark Andrews talks to Jon Langford about “weird white people”, The Sweet, stargazing and The Prince of Darkness himself
A Quietus Interview

Shine Like Thunder: The First Golden Age of The Sisters of Mercy

Mark Andrews talks to three Sisters of Mercy - Gary Marx, Craig Adams, and Wayne Hussey – and recounts an epochal period in the band’s history
Baker's Dozen

The Fabulous, Most Groovy: Director Edgar Wright’s Favourite Albums

With 'Baby Driver' all set to be one of the Summer's biggest hits, director Edgar Wright sits down with the Quietus to choose his 13 favourite albums

News

INTERVIEW: Wayne Hussey

Wayne Hussey – singer and guitarist in The Mission - talks to Mark Andrews about the band's tumultuous personal relationships as well as the differences between 2017 touring life, the band's early days and working with Billy Corgan
A Quietus Interview

Back In The New York Groove: Boss Hog Interviewed

Mark Andrews charts the re-emergence of the legendary Boss Hog and the genesis of Brood X, their first LP in 17 years
A Quietus Interview

Life Before Alice: Andrew Eldritch, Leeds & The Birth of The Sisters of Mercy

Mark Andrews speaks to Andrew Eldritch, Jon Langford of the Mekons and various faces from the Leeds post punk scene about the tortuous birth of the Sisters Of Mercy
News

INTERVIEW: The Sisters Of Mercy

Catching up with the current incarnation of the much-loved group almost four decades after their formation
News

LIVE REPORT: Belgian Garagerock Heaven

The Glücks and Mind Rays, Incubate veterans and Flanders’ finest purveyors of primitive rock & roll bring the noise to North Holland. Mark Andrews reports

A Quietus Interview

Days Of Wine And Roses: On The Road With Mudhoney

Once upon a time critics were often quick to say Mudhoney were over. Mark Andrews hangs out backstage for a wine or three with a band who are now having the last laugh. All photographs courtesy of Joan Vandenbossche

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