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A Quietus Interview

Another London: Stick in the Wheel Interviewed

Folk duo Stick In The Wheel speak to Patrick Clarke about how their issues with Victorian folk collectors, a vintage Nina Simone clip and the imagining of a parallel London informed their new record A Thousand Pokes
Rum Music

Rum Music for November Reviewed by Jennifer Lucy Allan

Jennifer Lucy Allan returns from this month's trip around the Rum Music universe with a 7CD boxset of sonic enlightenment, live solo drum tapes from one of the year's greatest gigs, and more
Music of the Month

Music of the Month: The Best Albums and Tracks of October 2024

tQ's staffers pick out their favourite albums and tracks of the last month, from sensory overload to melancholy meditation
Folk

Radical Traditional: Folk Music for Autumn, by Patrick Clarke

In the second instalment of his guide to the best in new, forward-thinking folk music, Patrick Clarke explores the relationship between musicians old and new, and rounds up ten of the finest new releases
News

Robyn Rocket Hosts Crowdfunder for Vinyl Release

Robyn Rocket And People You May Have Heard Of plan to compile their five 2024 releases into a vinyl album
News

Crowdfunder Launched for New Book Celebrating London’s Independent Venues

Sweaty Ceilings features a host of music journalists exploring the stories behind some of the capital's best-loved live music venues past and present
News

The None to Play London Show This Month

The much-acclaimed new noise rock foursome will play with special guests M(h)aol in Dalston amid a slew of UK shows
News

France to Play First-Ever England Tour

The group play gigs in Bristol, Todmorden and London next month
Monthly Playlists

tQ’s Exclusive Monthly Round-Up Playlist: September 2024

Here's everything we've covered at The Quietus this month, compiled for the listening pleasure of tQ's subscribers
Music of the Month

Music of the Month: The Best Albums and Tracks of September 2024

tQ's staffers pick out their favourite albums and tracks of the last month, from glorious noise to tender melody
News

The Cure to Release New Single, ‘Alone’, This Week

It will mark the band's first release of new material in 16 years
News

Toumba Talks Special Lunchmeat Festival Show

The Jordanian producer teams up with 3D artist sida100 for a unique, specially commissioned show in Prague this weekend
News

Broadside Hacks to Celebrate Peter Bellamy with London Gig

Shovel Dance Collective, Goblin Band and more will perform at a MOTH Club event this weekend
Baker's Dozen

“Music? Horrible.”: David Yow’s Favourite Records

Although he says he doesn't listen to music, and that he's not a musician, The Jesus Lizard's David Yow nevertheless supplies a heartfelt Baker's Dozen that ranges from Motörhead to Snoopy's Christmas
Live Reviews

Heavy Times: tQ’s Highlights of Supersonic 2024

Patrick Clarke salutes the uplifting, defiant energy of a DIY festival surviving increasing odds, and picks out five of the best performances from another stellar year

Books

(Fish &) Chips On My Shoulder: Soft Cell Beside The Sea

In an exclusive extract from his new book, Bedsit Land, Patrick Clarke explores Soft Cell’s roots in English seaside tradition
Monthly Playlists

tQ’s Exclusive Monthly Round-Up Playlist: August 2024

Here's everything we've covered at The Quietus this month, compiled for the listening pleasure of tQ's subscribers
Music of the Month

Music of the Month: The Best Albums and Tracks of August 2024

tQ's staffers select the very finest new albums and tracks released this August, from Welsh-language goth brilliance to almighty dub
Baker's Dozen

Ritual, Hypnosis and Drone: Richard Norris’ Favourite Albums

With both The Grid and Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve back in action, and new memoir Strange Things Are Happening out now, Richard Norris takes Patrick Clarke through an eclectic 13 records that have defined his life in music
A Quietus Interview

To Conjure a New Identity and to Give it Life: Tristwych Y Fenywod Interviewed

Featuring members of The Courtneys, Guttersnipe and Hawthonn, Tristwch Y Fenywod are the Welsh-language gothic band set to release one of this year's best debut albums, says Patrick Clarke ahead of their appearance at Supersonic in Birmingham
Baker's Dozen

Crossing Over: Brìghde Chaimbeul’s Favourite Albums

From the Gaelic music of her youth to modern experimental favourites, via trad from across the spectrum, Brìghde Chaimbeul takes Patrick Clarke through her 13 favourite records ahead of her appearance at this year's Supersonic
News

Shovel Dance Collective Announce New Album, ‘The Shovel Dance’

The group's second full-length album will be released this autumn, with first single 'The Merry Golden Tree' out now
Monthly Playlists

tQ’s Exclusive Monthly Round-Up Playlist: July 2024

Here's everything we've covered at The Quietus this month, compiled for the listening pleasure of tQ's subscribers
News

Nadine Shah, Everything Everything and More to Play 2024 Edition of Future Now Festival

The Birkenhead event will host 60 artists across five stages in venues over the August bank holiday weekend
Music of the Month

Music of the Month(s): The Best Albums and Tracks of June and July 2024

In a double-edition of our regular roundup, tQ's staffers select the very finest new albums and tracks released so far this summer
News

EFG London Jazz Festival Announces Further Acts for 2024 Event

Former Wild Beasts member Tom Fleming is bringing his One True Pairing project to the festival, while Clarissa Connelly has also been newly added to the bill
News

The Quietus vs 1 Of 100 Merch Collaboration Now On General Sale

tQ tote bags and a handful of remaining limited edition T-shirts are now on sale to non-subscribers
News

SHAPE+ Platform Announces Participating Artists for 2024/25

The European platform for innovative music and audiovisual art will be working with 54 artists over the next year
News

LIVE REPORT: Glastonbury 2024, Day Three

Patrick Clarke delivers his third and final roundup from Worthy Farm, featuring Janelle Monáe, Shania Twain's legends slot, SZA's headline set, Kim Gordon and more
News

LIVE REPORT: Glastonbury 2024, Day Two

Patrick Clarke delivers his second dispatch from Worthy Farm, where Little Simz, Lankum and Fat White Family lead the way
News

LIVE REPORT: Glastonbury 2024, Day One

Patrick Clarke reports from Worthy Farm following superb sets from LCD Soundsystem, PJ Harvey, Decius and more
Monthly Playlists

tQ’s Exclusive Monthly Round-Up Playlist: June 2024

Here's everything we've covered at The Quietus this month, compiled for the listening pleasure of tQ's subscribers
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