Shoplifting with The Mysterines
"The Velvet Underground are the best band in the world." For our latest Shoplifting feature, we caught up with Liverpool alt-rockers The Mysterines just…
In Profile: Isaac Hayes' Hot Buttered Soul
“I felt like what I wanted to say, I couldn’t say it in no two minutes and 30 seconds, because I wanted to speak through…
Album Of The Month - March 2022
Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul - Topical Dancer DEEWEE / Because Music Candid but humorous storytelling paired with playful synth concoctions and punk sensibilities. Charlotte Adigéry and…
Shoplifting with Nation Of Language
"For me, this is kind of the quintessential synth record. There is so much ambition and exploration on this record and listening to it always…
Album Of The Month - February 2022
Mitski - Laurel Hell Dead Oceans Produced throughout the isolation of the global pandemic, Laurel Hell provides a soundtrack for transformation, by acknowledging vulnerability and resilience.…
Recounting: Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road
"When we go through this transition of becoming a slightly different band, you take it one of two ways. You can be scared that people…
Recounting: Live From Studio S2 by Hania Rani
"In Studio S2 you can feel the leftovers of the great history of Polish radio recordings. There is a magic that always makes me feel…
Label Focus: Gondwana
Originally founded in Manchester in 2008, Gondwana Records draws on global inspirations to operate a truly international independent label. With a distinct ear and eye for…
Album of the Month - January 2022
Yard Act - The Overload Zen FC/Island A post-punk appraisal of the 21st century's rampant capitalism, combining the retro touchpoints of British indie,…
New Year Revolutions
Is there a better way than veganism to solve the climate crisis? What does "feminism" mean today? How has unconcious bias affected technology? Looking…