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Set Everything On Fire: Ron Mael of Sparks’ Favourite Albums

The implacable Ron Mael talks Jeremy Allen through his 13 favourite albums, from fiery free jazz to cutting edge J-pop, via militant hip hop and Bach. Portrait by Munachi Osegbu
Film

Spectacular Spectacular: On Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis

Baz Luhrmann returns to Cannes with a film about Elvis Presley, but it says much more about the filmmaker than the king of rock and roll, finds Ella Kemp
Low Culture Essay

Death, Angels & Magic: Daniel Spicer On Elvis Presley’s Way Down

In our monthly subscriber-only essay Daniel Spicer has a Proustian rush listening to Elvis Presley's career concluding single Way Down, is reminded of the fragility of existence and is catapulted back into a childhood of ageing teds, biker gangs and wyrd Cornish magic...
Film

Jailhouse Mock – Orion: The Man Who Would Be King Reviewed

Lisa Jenkins reviews the latest fantastic documentary feature from Jeanie Finlay, director of Sound It Out and The Great Hip Hop Hoax. ****CONTAINS MILD SPOILERS****
A Quietus Interview

We Want Candi – Soul Legend Candi Staton Interviewed

Candi Staton is one of the most consistently underrated vocalists of all time, says John Doran, after talking to the soul singer

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 7

Baker's Dozen

Set Everything On Fire: Ron Mael of Sparks’ Favourite Albums

The implacable Ron Mael talks Jeremy Allen through his 13 favourite albums, from fiery free jazz to cutting edge J-pop, via militant hip hop and Bach. Portrait by Munachi Osegbu
Baker's Dozen

Evidently Chicken Supreme: John Cooper Clarke’s Favourite Songs

Performance poet, style icon and broadcaster John Cooper Clarke tells Alex Burrows about his most-loved songs of all time and growing up during the birth of rock & roll. Portrait by Paul Wolfgang Webster.

Baker's Dozen

Coming Back To Beauty: Kevin Rowland’s Favourite Music

Kevin Rowland guides Fergal Kinney through the songs that saved him, from self-discovery as a musician through the saving grace of music in recovery from drug addiction. Rowland portrait by Eliza Hill.
Baker's Dozen

It’s A Silk Sash Bash: Suzi Quatro’s 13 Favourite Albums

The one-time Leather Tuscadero talks to Ben Graham about the records that changed her life, plus breaking down barriers, seeking new challenges and being snubbed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Baker's Dozen

Bombarded With Asteroids: Richard Hawley’s Favourite Albums

Before he heads off on a tour of the UK tomorrow, the Sheffield singer-songwriter and quiffsman takes Sharon O'Connell through the rock & roll, blues and rockabilly albums that shaped his early listening
Baker's Dozen

Main F**king Event: Adrian Flanagan Of The ERC’s Favourite LPs

In the week of release for their second album, one of The Eccentronic Research Council's musical maestros writes us an "autobiographical chronological" journey through his life in listening
Baker's Dozen

“Shit, That Sounds Tremendous!” Tom Jones On His 13 Favourite Albums

With his new album, Spirit In The Room, on the way, Sir Tom Jones reflects on his favourite LPs and tells Laurie Tuffrey about his friends Elvis, Aretha and Stevie

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