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
With new project Melt Yourself Down, Pete Wareham of Acoustic Ladyland and his crew of merry travellers whip up a storm of frenzied rhythms and vibrant splashes of colour, inspired by the music of North Africa. Simon Jay Catling enters the hothouse
Following the release of Slipping Control at the close of summer, Alexander Iadarola sat down with Ben Vida to discuss the interfacing between art and musicians, sonic recalibration and Transformers as "the most advanced sound design musique concrète"
Robert Hood's new album under the Floorplan alias sees the minimal techno pioneer infuse his sound with gospel, disco and funk, all the while retaining his customary astonishing, hypnotic precision. He speaks with Harry Sword about growing up in '70s Detroit, the importance of intent, and how his strong Christian faith informs his attitude towards club music