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‘Snake Hits: Frank Carter’s Favourite Albums

Frank Carter of Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes is one of the nicest men in all rock - here he sits down with Patrick Clarke to discuss the music that has shaped his life

Dr. Manhattan: Jeffrey Lewis’ Favourite Comics

Aug Stone talks to the NYC musician and comic book creator about bizarre autobiographies, superheroes and (SPOILER) a whole lot of Alan Moore, as he finishes his UK tour in support of new album, Manhattan

Creating A Songwriter: The 13 Albums That Made Thundercat

The virtuoso bassist takes Rob Hakimian through his musical life story with a baker's dozen that traces his trajectory from kid messing with his parents' records to the in-demand player that he is today. Photographs by The1Point8.

Boris: Tour & Split Single

Seven-date tour of England and Wales to follow release of split covers single with Asobi Seksu

An Explorer Of The Northern Gothic: Shackleton Live

After a night at the Highlife 1st Birthday Apocalypse in Glasgow, Daniel Baker muses on the mysterious experience of seeing Shackleton live. Picture by Tjeerd van Erve/Gonzo (Circus)

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

Time Capsules: Bob Stanley Selects His Favourite Compilations

Soon to appear at this month's Deer Shed Festival, the Saint Etienne man and pop historian picks out 13 prime compilations from his record collection for his self-penned Baker's Dozen

Rediscovering Mystery: Neko Case’s Baker’s Dozen

With her ninth full-length album set for release at the beginning of next month, Neko Case takes Emma Madden on a trip from The Cramps to Joanna Newsom, as she calls at 13 ports of strangeness for her Baker's Dozen.

Delving Into Consciousness: Hamid Drake’s Favourite Music

Percussionist Hamid Drake guides Sean Kitching through 13 favourite albums of cosmic enlightenment courtesy of Alice and John Coltrane, Don Cherry, Ravi Shankar, Jimi Hendrix and much more. Photo by Ludmilla Faccenda

Nicolas Jaar

Sirens

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

Zola Jesus

Stridulum II

Charli XCX

how i’m feeling now

Ripped from her clubland natural habitat, the Pop2 auteur has recorded a lockdown album in six weeks, but how well does *how i'm feeling now* stand up without its historically unique backstory, asks Jamie Ryder

Getting To The Point: Anthony Fantano’s Favourite Albums

With over two million subscribers to his YouTube channel, Anthony Fantano has caused a revolution in music journalism. In this week's Baker's Dozen he talks Max Pilley through 13 favourite albums, from ODB to MIA, Laurie Anderson and LCD

Patrick Wolf Live: Moving Out Of The Twilight

After witnessing Patrick Wolf's live show at Thekla, Nick Southall wonders why the singer still hasn't been able to escape the shadow of his persona. Photo by Rachel Lipsitz

Leonard Cohen Live Album & DVD Details

Much hat-doffing in new release