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Boxset of the Week: David Bowie’s I Can’t Give Everything Away [2002-2016]

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V&A Launch David Bowie Is Exhibition

Great Dame: David Bowie’s The Next Day Reviewed

David Bowie

Space Oddity 40th Anniversary Edition

Articles 62

Anniversary

Notions of Decadence: Half a Century of Bowie’s Station To Station

Ben Graham takes a detailed look at the decadent path trod by David Bowie during the creation of Station To Station
Anniversary

The 20th Century Dies: David Bowie, Scott Walker and the 1990s

Looking back at Bowie's Outside and Walker's Tilt, both released 30 years ago, Ned Raggett says the pair might not have met but the energy of respect and influence travelled between them in strange ways
Anniversary

The Hideous Ecstasy Of Fear: Diamond Dogs At 50

Even half a century later, the decadent dystopia of Diamond Dogs is never over, says Matthew Lindsay explains. This feature was originally published in December 2014
Books

Here Comes The Fear: David Bowie’s Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)

In an exclusive extract from his new book, Silhouettes And Shadows, Adam Steiner takes a deep dive into a pivotal moment in the transformation of the Thin White Duke
Low Culture Essay

Baal: Paul Burston On David Bowie’s Goodbye to Berlin

In this month's Low Culture essay, Paul Burston looks back at David Bowie's appearance in BBC TV adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's Baal, exploring how the German playwright was a frequent inspiration to the singer's many incarnations
Books

Ready Yourself To Say Yes: David Mitchell’s Utopia Avenue

The new book by Cloud Atlas author David Mitchell is a journey into the music of the 60s that somehow manages to avoid excessses of nostalgia or sentiment, finds Mathew Lyons
Books

The David Bowie Canon Is Here: Bowie’s Books By John O’Connell

Bowie's curriculum deserves to be the national curriculum, argues John Quin
Books

Electric Blue: Chris O’Leary On Bowie’s Sound And Vision

Ashes to Ashes is the second of two books by Chris O'Leary to cover the songs of David Bowie, song by song. This volume takes us from 1976 to the end. The Quietus spoke to O'Leary about the project. The interview is followed by an extract from the book, about 'Sound and Vision'
Anniversary

25 Years On: Revisiting David Bowie’s Buddha Of Suburbia

What actually was David Bowie's best album since Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)? The answer, says Julian Marszalek, is the soundtrack to The Buddha Of Suburbia, which turns 25 this year
Books

Follow The Pleasure: An Interview With Hanif Kureishi

In an extensive #longread interview, Lisa Jenkins talks to Hanif Kureishi, author of The Buddha of Suburbia, Intimacy, and the films My Beautiful Laundrette and Sammy and Rosie Get Laid, about Trump, Brexit, David Bowie, and his new book The Nothing
Beyond The Hits

David Bowie: Fantastic Voyages From Beyond The Hits

You could release countless Bowie anthologies and never quite capture how special the Thin White Duke really is. Here, Chris Roberts, Nix Lowery, Joe Stannard, Frances Morgan, Petra Davis, Wyndham Wallace and John Doran reveal their favourite Bowie tunes which weren't smash-hit singles
Anniversary

Waiting In The Wings: On Jacques Brel, David Bowie And Death

Jacques Brel and David Bowie had more in common than just their genius. Jeremy Allen revisits Brel’s final album Les Marquises and notices some parallels with the latter’s latter days
Black Sky Thinking

Still Glad To Be Gay: Does Pride Need To Return To Radicalism?

Writer Darryl W. Bullock looks back at the politically radical roots of the Pride march and asks if, in an age of continuing homophobia, it should make more effort to honour them

Anniversary

It Was Fifty Years Ago Today… Pete Paphides On David Bowie’s Debut LP

Fifty years ago today, David Bowie released his debut album on the same day The Beatles gave the world Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Pete Paphides reflects on their shared cultural history and canny grasp of the times
Strange World Of...

The Strange World Of… Momus

Taboo-shattering pop introvert Momus takes Ed Power on a guided tour of his unique and unpredictable adventures in music
A Quietus Interview

Products Of Hysteria: An Interview With Oxbow

As they return with the decade-in-the-making Thin Black Duke, revered quartet Oxbow meet Kiran Acharya to discuss ageing, money and hitting the Goldilocks level of success
Books

Behold! March’s Quietus Comics Round Up Column

From Bowie to Gaugin via the Canadian forest, it’s March’s round up of great comics from Pete Redrup & his comic compatriots
Anniversary

Forget Lodger, Iggy Pop’s The Idiot Is The Last Piece Of Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy

Was David Bowie's trilogy actually a quadrilogy; heck, was it actually a pentalogy; or, asks Jeremy Allen, is Berlin simply a state of mind?
Anniversary

40 Years On: David Bowie’s Low Revisited

Low - how deep can you go? asks William Doyle of one of Bowie's most revered albums as it turns 40
Beyond The Hits

David Bowie: Fantastic Voyages From Beyond The Hits

You could release countless Bowie anthologies and never quite capture how special the Thin White Duke really is. Here, Chris Roberts, Nix Lowery, Joe Stannard, Frances Morgan, Petra Davis, Wyndham Wallace and John Doran reveal their favourite Bowie tunes which weren't smash-hit singles
Black Sky Thinking

Bowie, Prince, Cohen & The Quiet Power Of Public Grief, By Jude Rogers

Reflecting on a year that has seen so many musical heroes taken from us, Jude Rogers explores how a shared sense of sorrow is far from indulgent, but might help us all through these strange and difficult times
Albums of the Year so far

An Easy Extraction: The Top 100 Albums Of 2016 So Far

And here it is... the Quietus' favourite albums released between January 1 and June 30, 2016, as voted for by John Doran, Luke Turner, Karl Smith, Laurie Tuffrey and Christian Eede (with some assistance from Mat Colegate and Bobby Barry)
Black Sky Thinking

Now The Workers Have Struck For Fame – David Bowie As Political Figure

In the wake of David Bowie's death, some have rushed to 'expose' the 'problematic' nature of some of his political views and aesthetics. But, argues Agata Pyzik, the true picture was far more complex and nuanced

Black Sky Thinking

Time May Change Me: David Bowie, Blackstar & Mortality, by Chris Roberts

He was born David Jones but he died David Bowie and by the end the transformation was complete. Chris Roberts reflects on heaven, hell and mortality in forty years of Bowie magick

Baker's Dozen

Pin Ups: A David Bowie Baker’s Dozen Compilation

In the wake of the great man's passing, we bring together all the times his albums have been featured in our favourite 13 LPs feature, including contributions from Paul Weller, Gary Numan, Brett Anderson and more
Film

Cracked Actor – Hooked To The Silver Screen With Bowie

Lifelong Bowie fan John Tatlock decides to get to the bottom of that age-old pub debate – can David Bowie actually act? – and unearths some priceless clips and details from an alternate but no less chameleonic career

Books

The Fall To Earth: David Bowie, Cocaine And The Occult

Here are two extracts from Peter Doggett's excellent new book The Man Who Sold The World: David Bowie And The 1970s, covering the star's all time low, 1975
Black Sky Thinking

David Bowie: The Return Of The Thin White Hope

After a decade of artlessness Bowie is back. So why are so many clowns complaining, asks Chris Roberts
Anniversary

30-Years On: David Bowie’s Lodger Comes In From The Cold

Often seen as the poor third in the Berlin Trilogy, Ben Graham argues that it only shines when examined in isolation

Anniversary

The Hideous Ecstasy Of Fear: Diamond Dogs 40 Years On

It starts with an otherworldly squall, and the decadent dystopia of Diamond Dogs is never over, as Matthew Lindsay explains
Anniversary

Exploring Notions Of Decadence: Bowie’s Station To Station, 45 Years On

Ben Graham takes a detailed look at the decadent path trod by David Bowie during the creation of Station To Station
Books

Bowie And The Occult: Season Of The Witch Extract

Ahead of his appearance at this weekend's Louder Than Words festival in Manchester, we publish an extract from Peter Bebergal's new book on the occult roots of rock & roll and the author talks to John Doran about the magickal obsessions of some of our favourite musicians
A Quietus Interview

We Spoke Of ‘Was’ And ‘When’: Tony Visconti Interviewed

Legendary producer Tony Visconti has recently been revisiting one of his classic Bowie recordings, The Man Who Sold The World, with a tour and a live album. Simon Price asks him about the Dame, Bolan, Sparks, the Manics, and more
Books

Random Ultra-Violence: Simon Critchley On David Bowie

Prefaced by a short, self-conducted Q&A, we present an extract from author and philosopher Simon Critchley's new book on David Bowie — part personal memoir, part critique — in which we move between Diamond Dogs and Danton's Death, from Nietzsche to the French Revolution
Black Sky Thinking

Wreath Lectures 2013: Celebrating A Great Year For Men In Music!

It's been a great year for men in music. Jude Rogers looks at the runners and riders in one of 2013's biggest races...
Tracks of the Year

We’re All In It Together: Quietus Writers’ Tracks Of 2013

Our staff and writers distil 2013's tracks down into handy top tens for our year-end hit parade
In Conversation

A Walk On The Mild Side: Lou Reed And Mick Rock Interviewed

Julian Marszalek is pleasantly surprised to find that Lou Reed and Mick Rock are a great double act... He talks to them about their enduring relationship, and new book of photos
Black Sky Thinking

Rock Of Ages: Mick Jagger At 70 & The Rise Of Pop’s Elders

Fucking Mick Jagger, says David Stubbs, he'll never stop... why should he? But he could choose some better birthday party guests...
Albums of the Year so far

Halfway To Paradise: The Quietus Albums Of The Year So Far

Hats off to all of our favourite artists this year so far, says John Doran. All flipping 75 of them...
Tracks of the Year

A Family Affair: Quietus Writers Pick Their Favourite Tracks Of 2013 So Far

Quietus writers and staff have chosen their favourite tracks of the year so far for your delectation. Contains monstrously long Spotify playlist. Where's my damn croissants says John Doran after two days of compiling
A Quietus Interview

Moonage Daydreamer: Johnny Dean Interviewed

On the eve of his first show for 15 years, ex-Menswear singer Johnny Dean talks Bowie, Britpop and living with Asperger’s
Albums of the Year

Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Albums And Tracks

John Doran, Luke Turner, Rory Gibb and Laurie Tuffrey sift through 2013's releases to bring you a guide to their favourite albums and tracks
A Quietus Interview

BLaB: A Conversation With Bruce LaBruce

Bruce LaBruce speaks to Ryan A Diduck in a frank conversation about his filmmaking, gay conservatism, technology, writing, bad trips and why he thinks he might have been abducted by aliens
Black Sky Thinking

Duran Duran Versus Japan: The Substance Of Style

In 1982 Japan called it a day and Duran Duran became certified superstars but also that year something altered indelibly about what it meant to be a "fashionable" band. Maddy Sparham looks at what was gained and what was lost
A Quietus Interview

Remake/Remodel: Karl Bartos Interviewed

Matt Lindsay talks to the former robot about his new album Off The Record. Photographs by Al Overdrive
Books

Physical Resistance: Eric Clapton, Enoch Powell & Anti-Fascism

In an extract from his posthumously published anti-fascist history, Physical Resistance, Dave Hann recounts the events that lead to the birth of Rock Against Racism and pushed anti-fascism in to the mainstream
Black Sky Thinking

A Second Face: Notes On The Cover Of David Bowie’s The Next Day

Ryan Alexander Diduck explores absence and Bowie's identity with reference to the artwork to forthcoming album, The Next Day
Anniversary

30 Years On: The Dreaming By Kate Bush

Matt Lindsay gets to grips with the overlooked masterpiece that is The Dreaming
Books

David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Madonna & Asparagus: Kraftwerk In 1976

This extract from David Buckley's excellent new Kraftwerk biography Publikation (out now on Omnibus) looks at an album collaboration that didn't happen and an expedition to buy seasonal vegetables that did
Anniversary

“Nijinsky Meets Woolworths”: Ziggy Stardust, 40 Years On

As David Bowie's classic hits its fifth decade and gets a deluxe reissue, Matthew Lindsay takes an in-depth look at the significance of the wonderful creation that was Mr Ziggy Stardust

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 86

Baker's Dozen

Outside the Box: Sarah Nixey’s Favourite Albums

In her Baker's Dozen, self-penned between the release of her latest solo album and the return of her much-loved band Black Box Recorder, Sarah Nixey charts her life in listening from Carpenters to The Cure, via encounters with David Bowie and more
Baker's Dozen

Doctor’s Orders: Peter Capaldi’s Favourite Albums

As he prepares to embark on his first ever headline music tour, Peter Capaldi takes Jude Rogers through 13 records that have defined his life, from the parallels between Talking Heads and Doctor Who, to the time he found himself in a room with Kate Bush

Baker's Dozen

Time Of Your Life: Mike Dirnt’s Favourite Albums

Use music from the past to soothe the troubled 21st-century brow, says Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt, as he picks out his 13 favourite records
Baker's Dozen

The Perfect Beat: Arthur Baker’s Baker’s Dozen

From soul to psychedelia via Santana, The Spinners and Sly Stone, legendary producer and DJ Arthur Baker takes Siobhán Kane through his thirteen formative records
Baker's Dozen

Look into the Shadows: Peter Murphy’s Favourite Albums

As Peter Murphy releases a new solo album – his first for a decade – the erstwhile Bauhaus frontman looks back at the music that has excited and inspired him, from glam to punk, classical to devotional, jazz to trip hop
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

The Archivist: Mark Webber of Pulp’s Baker’s Dozen

From his first discovery of The Velvet Underground to a cruise with Father John Misty, via mixtapes personally compiled for him by Spacemen 3 and encounters with Alex Chilton, Pulp’s Mark Webber takes Jonathan Wright through his favourite records
Baker's Dozen

Open Doors: Gavin Friday’s Favourite Albums

From the intensity of working with Scott Walker, to the transformative thrill of seeing Joy Division live, via Mahler, Brel and Bowie, former Virgin Prunes frontman Gavin Friday takes Julian Marszalek through the 13 albums that shaped him
Baker's Dozen

Magic Moments: Michael Head’s Baker’s Dozen

In a year that sees him finish his 'magical memoir', a new album with The Red Elastic Band and a career-spanning homecoming show in Liverpool, former Shack, Strands and Pale Fountains frontman Michael Head takes Patrick Clarke through the 13 records that shaped him
Baker's Dozen

Fertile Ground: Lol Tolhurst’s Baker’s Dozen

Following the publication of his goth chronicle and ahead of a new album with Budgie and Jacknife Lee, The Cure's founding drummer Lol Tolhurst takes Julian Marszalek through his favourite records, from Jimi Hendrix to Low via the wonders of Trout Mask Replica
Baker's Dozen

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
Baker's Dozen

Select Few: Kim Wilde’s Favourite Albums

Singer-songwriter, broadcaster and award winning horticulturalist, pop icon Kim Wilde is a true connoisseur of vocal arrangements as Alex Burrows discovers from a Baker's Dozen that ranges from The Beach Boys to Prefab Sprout
Baker's Dozen

Stolen Pleasures: Simon Fisher Turner’s Baker’s Dozen

Simon Fisher Turner speaks to Luke Turner (no relation) about 13 records that accompanied his life and career of sonic explorations, from making soundtracks with Derek Jarman to jamming with Bowie and Iggy Pop
Baker's Dozen

Driving Home: Anika’s Favourite Music

In this week’s Baker’s Dozen, Anika guides Stephanie Phillips through the records that made her, from the power of Grace Jones, Courtney Love and PJ Harvey, to the soothing effects of Goldie and Guru

Baker's Dozen

Never Mind The Bootlegs: Aaron Dilloway’s Favourite Music

Aaron Dilloway picks thirteen 7"s, LPs, bootleg VHS and cassettes for his Baker’s Dozen, which veers from field recordings of bigfoot to experimental classical music from the early 20th century
Baker's Dozen

Down The Rabbit Hole: Will Sergeant’s Favourite Albums

Echo & The Bunnymen’s Will Sergeant takes Richard Foster through thirteen favourite albums from The Residents to Love, recalls making records with his dad’s electric shaver and a stringless guitar, explains why it’s time to stop bashing prog rock, and much, much more
Baker's Dozen

Pitch Perfect: Pat Nevin’s Favourite Music

Footballer, DJ and now writer, Pat Nevin talks Richard Foster through his 13 favourite records, including the time he got the fear from Delia Smith being at John Peel's birthday party, and being asked to write lyrics for Vini Reilly
Baker's Dozen

Screaming The Street Down: Niven Govinden’s Favourite LPs

It's all bangers as writer Niven Govinden speaks to Paul Flynn about favourite records from Pet Shop Boys, Aretha, Solange, Madonna, Daft Punk and much more in this week's Baker's Dozen. Photo by Dan Lepard
Baker's Dozen

Spreading The Word: Annie Nightingale’s Favourite Music

Broadcaster, writer and all-round music hero Annie Nightingale guides Diva Harris though her 13 favourite records, from Eminem to Bob Marley, Dave, Skrillex, Eric Satie and Primal Scream
Baker's Dozen

Foundations Of Rock: Buzzcock Steve Diggle’s Baker’s Dozen

Steve Diggle guides Stephanie Phillips through the records that shaped him, from the girl across the road who introduced him to The Beatles and Bob Dylan to the sensual allure of late era Supremes

Baker's Dozen

Feel Like Dancin’? Jake Shears’ Favourite Albums

We mark Pride month with sometime Scissor Sister Jake Shears as he guides Ian Wade through 13 favourite records, from Elton John to Bongwater, Ween, Mr Bungle, Aphex and Ike & Tina Turner
Baker's Dozen

Ancient Rhythms, Global Rhythms: Pete Wareham’s Favourite Records

Via his ensemble Melt Yourself Down, saxophonist Pete Wareham reimagines the rhythms and melodies of Nubia. Adam Quarshie caught up with him to discuss some of his influences, from the music of Egypt and Sudan to the music of East London.

Baker's Dozen

Gorgeous: Graham Massey Of 808 State’s Favourite Albums

Graham Massey guides Julian Marszalek through 13 favourite albums, from Santana to Bowie, Gong, Magma, Miles Davis, and the time he went out for kebabs with Marshall Allen
Baker's Dozen

Something Got Him Started: Mick Hucknall’s Favourite Albums

As Simply Red release a new album, Mick Hucknall talks about what he considers the “perfect and complete” albums that inspired him, defined his approach to making music, and taught him how to be in a band. Also, about how he thrilled he was to be cock-blocked by Miles Davis. Photo by Dean Chalkley
Baker's Dozen

Off The Airwaves, On The Stereo: Mark Radcliffe’s Favourite LPs

Radio DJ hero and now musician Mark Radcliffe tells Jude Rogers tales of being seduced by David Bowie and the gift of a cheese pie from Kate Bush in this week's Baker's Dozen, also featuring the likes of Bob Marley, Joy Division and Stevie Wonder
Baker's Dozen

Daring Is Important: Gudrun Gut’s Favourite Albums

Leading light of the Berlin underground Gudrun Gut guides Jeremy Allen through 13 favourite records - she wanted them all to be Neu! but as there weren't enough, there's the Bad Seeds, Throbbing Gristle, Lana Del Rey and much more. Gudrun Gut portrait by Mv Kummer
Baker's Dozen

A Safe Place For Me: Jesca Hoop’s 13 Favourite Records

Ahead of her performance at Green Man this weekend, Jesca Hoop guides Diva Harris through her 13 favourite albums, from Björk to Dylan, Cat Stevens and Kate Bush
Baker's Dozen

Gold Gold Gold Gold Fire Fire Fire Fire: Douglas McCarthy’s Favourite LPs

As Nitzer Ebb gear up to play Helsinki's Flow Festival, Douglas McCarthy talks Luke Turner through his favourite music, from listening to classical while eating offal on Canvey Island through David Bowie, Killing Joke, Brian Eno, JJ Cale, Thelonious Monk and more
Baker's Dozen

Armageddon Hits! Joe Elliott Of Def Leppard Baker’s Dozen

Roaring rock titan Joe Elliott of Def Leppard - DEF LEPPARD - talks Harry Sword through his guiding audio lights, from Bowie to glam to punk and back.

Baker's Dozen

Cool & Collected: Let’s Eat Grandma’s Favourite Albums

As Let's Eat Grandma release excellent new album I'm All Ears, they guide Aimee Armstrong through a Baker's Dozen loaded with contemporary pop, from Janelle Monáe to Sophie, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde and Christine & The Queens

Baker's Dozen

In Pursuit Of Restless Beauty: Max Richter’s 13 Favourite LPs

With the release of his deep dive Behind The Counter compilation, composer Max Richter talks to Ed Power about the albums that shaped his musical philosophies and encouraged him to escape the humdrum of suburbia
Baker's Dozen

As Simple As Fun: Beth Ditto’s Baker’s Dozen

As she releases new solo album Fake Sugar, Beth Ditto swears & enthuses about 13 favourite records to Louise Brown, taking in the filth of Lil' Kim to David Bowie and the queer punk of Buzzcocks via Missy Elliott and Lauryn Hill
Baker's Dozen

Beloved Transmissions: Mary Anne Hobbs’ Favourite Albums

Ahead of her curation at the Manchester International Festival, Mary Anne Hobbs guides Daniel Dylan Wray on an inspiring trip through 13 records that shaped her life
Baker's Dozen

Experimentalism Wrapped Around Pop: Barry Adamson’s Favourite LPs

Post punk polymath Barry Adamson guides Julian Marszalek around his favourite albums, from Baker's Staples like Iggy Pop and can to the Wu-Tang Clan, Ornette Coleman and Micachu. Photo by Jone Reed
Baker's Dozen

All In It: British Sea Power’s Scott Wilkinson On His Favourite LPs

Ahead of British Sea Power's soundtracking of Polish animation at the Barbican as part of Kinoteka Film Festival and the release of new album Let The Dancers Inherit The Party, vocalist Scott Wilkinson guides Richard Foster through his favourite albums, from War Of The Worlds to Mighty Sparrow, Pavement and more. Photo by Mayumi Hirata

Baker's Dozen

A Tower Of Songs: Martha Wainwright’s Favourite Albums

In a revealing Baker's Dozen interview Martha Wainwright discusses family, love, parenthood and music with Elizabeth Aubrey. Portrait by Carl Lessard

Baker's Dozen

Elias Rønnenfelt Of Iceage & Marching Church’s Favourite LPs

Ahead of Marching Church's appearance at Roskilde Festival later this year, Elias Rønnenfelt guides Daniel Dylan Wray through his favourite 13 albums
Baker's Dozen

Lifting A Veil: Kurt Wagner Of Lambchop’s Favourite British LPs

Reflecting at length upon his intimate relationship with British music from his office in Nashville, Tennessee, the alt-country veteran at the heart of Lambchop discusses freedom, interpretation and the lasting effect on him of 1970s Sheffield with Luke Cartledge

Baker's Dozen

Lay Of Her Land: Brix Smith Start’s Favourite Albums

As she prepares to release a debut album with her band of former Fall troopers, Brix Smith Start takes Julian Marszalek through some of the records that have shaped her life
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

Ceremonial Worship: Gonjasufi’s Favourite Records

Before the singer, DJ and producer releases his third album, Callus, this week, he talks to Elizabeth Aubrey about the 13 songs and albums that have had the biggest impact on his life, emotionally and spiritually

Baker's Dozen

Th1rt3en Best: Dave Mustaine Of Megadeth’s Favourite Albums

Continuing our celebration of three decades since 1986 marked a pivotal moment for thrash, the co-founder, singer and guitarist of one of the "Big Four" gives Mark Eglinton a rundown of his most formative records
Baker's Dozen

Serious Vibe: Dave Okumu Of The Invisible’s Favourite Albums

Before he plays Convergence festival, the prolific singer and guitarist speaks to Danny Riley about the albums that have shaped his musical life, including D'Angelo, Aphex Twin and "diminutive funk goblin" Prince
Baker's Dozen

Hurtling Through The Void: Roly Porter’s Favourite Space Records

Following the release of Third Law, the producer talks Theo Darton-Moore through his favourite records associated with space travel and exploration, pieces of music that "look at things outside our own existence"

Baker's Dozen

Anthems: Laibach’s Favourite Albums

As the musical wing of Slovenia's NSK collective continue their tour presenting songs from The Sound Of Music, the group's Ivan Novak gets licence to pick 13 albums that inspired them prior to forming Laibach
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

Three Chords Good: Graham Parker’s Favourite Albums

As Graham Parker & The Rumour prepare to play their final ever shows later this month, the prolific singer-songwriter talks Ben Graham through the 13 albums that have had the biggest impact on him as a musician
Baker's Dozen

A Controlling Cacophony: Dan Deacon’s Favourite Albums

With his fourth album Gliss Riffer released earlier this year and a European tour just started, the Baltimore electronics wizard tells Dom Smith what the gems in his record collection have given to his own musical creations
Baker's Dozen

Winners’ Music: Daniel Patrick Quinn’s Favourite Albums

Island-dwelling outsider musician and One More Grain brain Daniel Patrick Quinn tells us about his 13 favourite albums from Suede to Fela Kuti, Nico to Robert Wyatt and Gamelan to ELO, plus the sound of a snipe drumming, and wonders whether he'd have sexual feelings for Jeff Lynne were he a woman.
Baker's Dozen

At His Modjesty’s Request: Paul Weller’s Favourite Albums

Paul Weller is releasing a new album, Saturns Pattern, so we sent tQ film editor Mat Colegate off to meet his mod hero and bask in the glory of his sartorial prowess. Ah, yes, and find out about his top 13 albums as well

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