Divide & Dissolve

NY Punk Scene Photo Exhibition This Week

Photographer Lisa Jane Persky's documents of the 70s punk scene in New York will be presented in London this week

Portalunacy: Remembering The Leeds Festival Riot of 2002

The Carling Weekend was a rite of passage for many youngsters, but JR Moores got more than he bargained for when he attended Leeds Festival in 2002. He recalls police helicopters, burning portaloos and petulant headliners; and asks "What was that all about?"

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

Rainbow Selection: The Muppets’ Favourite LPs

As The Muppets head to London for a giant live extravaganza, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, Gonzo et all give us a run through of their favourite albums! Plus a guide to the musical history of the crew by Rory Phillips

Pan Sonics: Mika Vainio’s Favourite Albums

Our series of articles curated by Kevin 'The Bug' Martin continues with a Baker's Dozen from Mika Vainio, solo artist and former member of Pansonic. He tells us about how the likes of Suicide, Neubauten, the Alex Harvey Band, King Crimson and more soundtracked a life of working in slaughterhouses and vegetarian restaurants

The Big Pink

A Brief History Of Love

Valentina Magaletti and Nídia Combine On New LP, ‘Estradas’

It will be released by French label Latency in September

Howling At The Endless Freezing Grey: Berlin Atonal Reviewed

Luke Turner reviews the likes of Ike Yard, UF, Source Direct, Cabaret Voltaire, Dalhous and Powell as he spends the weekend exploring all things stern in a Berlin power station

Complete Communion: Jazz For September Reviewed By Peter Margasak

Peter Margasak is back once again with a view of all that is righteous in the world of jazz, including reviews of new releases by Emma-Jean Thackray and Bill Frisell