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Arabfuturism: Science-Fiction & Alternate Realities in the Arab World

Arabfuturism is a new and necessary artistic movement for countering the xenophobia and racism of Europe and America, argues Perwana Nazif. Images from A Space Exodus by Larissa Sansour, courtesy of the artist

Baker's Dozen

Death Before Silence: Ed Harcourt’s Favourite Albums

Singer, songwriter, pianist and all-round bon viveur Ed Harcourt talks to Wyndham Wallace about his favourite records

Anniversary

40 Years On: Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall Revisited

The legacy of Michael Jackson looked to be assured when he died a decade ago, but further shocking allegations have left him in danger of being “cancelled”. Can all the King of Pop’s horses and all the King’s men put MJ back together again? And, asks Jeremy Allen, to what extent is his legacy worth saving anyway?

News

LISTEN: The ERC Blast Cameron

The Eccentronic Research Council mark the electoral shitstorm with appropriate bile for the "Witney Crab". See them, and Keeley Forsyth, tonight at the Sheffield stop on Quietus editor John Doran's book tour

Baker's Dozen

Evergreen Thirteen: Will Young’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of his sixth album, 85% Proof, last year the singer-songwriter changes into some comfortable trousers and talks Ian Wade through his 13 all-time favourite records

Baker's Dozen

Remember That, Fucko: Hey Colossus’ Favourite Albums

With their set at Desertfest on the horizon, we asked the seven-piece to do the mathematically awkward and pick 13 favourite albums between them. Here's what they sent back

Baker's Dozen

The Death Of Dissent: Richard H Kirk’s Baker’s Dozen

With the release of the Richard H Kirk and Sandoz box sets, the Cabaret Voltaire lynchpin takes us through thirteen of his favourite and most enduring albums

Baker's Dozen

Thirteen Convulsions: Geordie Greep’s Favourite Albums

Black Midi frontman Geordie Greep takes Cal Cashin through the thirteen albums that have gripped him the most, from the majesty of Bach to the mania of Léo Ferré

Baker's Dozen

All For The Songs: Edwyn Collins’ Favourite Music

On the verge of a new album and his final ever tour, Edwyn Collins takes Jude Rogers through 13 records that have defined his life, from indie, soul and country classics to his encounters with Sparks and The Cribs

Baker's Dozen

Silver Linings: Tamara Lindeman’s Baker’s Dozen

From her challenging relationship with Joni Mitchell to the picks from the thriving music community in her native Toronto, The Weather Station’s Tamara Lindeman takes Zara Hedderman through thirteen albums that shaped her songwriting

Black Sky Thinking

Mr Agreeable: Taking A Pricke To Robin Thicke’s Balloon

Our gouty old chum Mr Agreeable rises from his repast in a fit of pique once again, this time enraged by Robin Thicke's sexist videos, Robert Plant joining Twitter, Jack White's restraining order, and Hugh Laurie playing the blues

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Timothy Archer

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Avec Le Soleil Sortant De Sa Bouche
Pas Pire Pop (I ♥︎ You So Much)

Avec Le Soleil Sortant De Sa Bouche
Pas Pire Pop (I ♥︎ You So Much)

Omar Rodríguez-López
Ipecac 7 – 12

Omar Rodríguez-López
Ipecac 7 – 12

Omar Rodríguez-López
Releases One Through Six

Omar Rodríguez-López
Releases One Through Six

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Death Before Silence: Ed Harcourt’s Favourite Albums

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Evergreen Thirteen: Will Young’s Favourite Albums

Remember That, Fucko: Hey Colossus’ Favourite Albums

The Death Of Dissent: Richard H Kirk’s Baker’s Dozen

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All For The Songs: Edwyn Collins’ Favourite Music

Silver Linings: Tamara Lindeman’s Baker’s Dozen

Mr Agreeable: Taking A Pricke To Robin Thicke’s Balloon

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No Repeats: Tunde Adebimpe’s Favourite Albums

Music of the Month: The Best Albums and Tracks of April 2025

Thicker Than Water: Richard Dawson’s Favourite Films

God Tier: Tyler Hyde of Black Country, New Road’s Favourite Albums

Inner Ear: Serbian Music for April by Jakub Knera

Music as a Weapon: The Sonic Power of The Raincoats

Beauty and Sadness: Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast’s Favourite Albums

Radical Traditional: Folk Music for Spring, by Patrick Clarke

Everything is Permitted: Alamut by Laibach

Let’s Do The Time Warp: Shell~Wave by Surgeon

The Strange World of Andy Bell: Erasure & Beyond

A Belly Full: Tanya Donelly’s Favourite Albums

It’s All Expression: Matt Berry’s Favourite Albums

Previously Read

Arabfuturism: Science-Fiction & Alternate Realities in the Arab World

Death Before Silence: Ed Harcourt’s Favourite Albums

40 Years On: Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall Revisited

LISTEN: The ERC Blast Cameron

Evergreen Thirteen: Will Young’s Favourite Albums

Remember That, Fucko: Hey Colossus’ Favourite Albums

The Death Of Dissent: Richard H Kirk’s Baker’s Dozen

Thirteen Convulsions: Geordie Greep’s Favourite Albums

All For The Songs: Edwyn Collins’ Favourite Music

Silver Linings: Tamara Lindeman’s Baker’s Dozen

Mr Agreeable: Taking A Pricke To Robin Thicke’s Balloon

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At The Drive-In
Inter Alia

At The Drive-In
Inter Alia

Avec Le Soleil Sortant De Sa Bouche
Pas Pire Pop (I ♥︎ You So Much)

Avec Le Soleil Sortant De Sa Bouche
Pas Pire Pop (I ♥︎ You So Much)

Omar Rodríguez-López
Ipecac 7 – 12

Omar Rodríguez-López
Ipecac 7 – 12

Omar Rodríguez-López
Releases One Through Six

Omar Rodríguez-López
Releases One Through Six