Olivia Marks

Benefits

Nails

On their debut album, Teesside’s Benefits explore how nationalism, apathy and deception have corroded Britain’s agency in its own future. The result is a work of volatile physicality, and penetrating sincerity, finds Alastair Shuttleworth

Manchester’s Deaf Institute And Gorilla Have Closed For Good

Both are victims of the COVID-19 shutdown

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Sonic Worlds: Clark’s Favourite Albums

With his sterling, self-titled seventh album released and a run of sets coming up before the year's out, the Warp producer delves into his towel collection (read on) and picks his 13 top LPs for Nick Hutchings

“I Enjoy Silence!”: Michael Rother’s 13 Favourite Albums

With a show at London's Under The Bridge on 5 April, Michael Rother of Neu!, Harmonia, and a newly-boxsetted solo career takes Patrick Clarke through his life in 13 records, from Little Richard to Fuck Buttons, even though he doesn't really listen to music any more

Real Estate Rock: Amnesia Scanner Seem Bored With Their Own Future

Tearless, the new album by Berlin's Amnesia Scanner, is just awful

Composites For A Generation: James Fry’s Baker’s Dozen

From the hits of Hot Chocolate and the trashy joys of Sigue Sigue Sputnik to the 'death jazz' of Miles Davis and the angst of Portishead, James Fry takes us through his life in thirteen albums

Southbank Centre Details ‘Closure Risk’ Amid Pandemic

The London-based arts and culture organisation says it is at risk of closure until at least April 2021 if the government does not provide assistance

Tuesday Lunchtime Fever: Johnny Vana & The Big Band Alumni

What happened to the stars of the 1930s big band era? Michael Jaye is in the mood to find out

No Barrier Fun: Angus Andrew Of Liars’ Favourite LPs

Liars have always been masters of mixing a boggling array of influences into a music that's unhinged, inventive and powerful. Here, Angus Andrew guides us through 13 of his favourite LPs, running the gamut from hip hop to smooth jazz and The Cure

Five-Step Plan Revealed For Live Performances To Return To The UK

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has outlined his roadmap for the live music sector post-COVID-19

I Ate It All Up In Fast Forward: Ariel Pink’s Favourite LPs

Ariel Pink shares 13 of his favourite records, taking in albums from Ata Kak, The Shaggs and John Maus amongst others