Hercules And Love Affair are set to release a highly unusual and persuasive album, In Amber, which sees them depart from their disco roots and head into more abrasive gothic and industrial waters. Patrick Clarke speaks to Andy Butler and guests, Budgie and Justin Broadrick
In the second instalment of this undeniably consummate column, Quietus staff pick their favourite albums, EPs, tracks and reissues of the month, shining a light on things we've not managed to cover on the site and nodding toward a handful of the best of what's already been reviewed
The Malian four-piece formed after fleeing from the north of the country when it was taken over by Islamist militants in 2012. Three years on, they tell Richie Troughton about combining blues with their native Songhai music on debut album, Music In Exile