Rainbow

Serge Gainsbourg: Beyond The Hit

On the late, great Serge Gainsbourg’s 90th birthday, Jeremy Allen trawls through the French chanteur’s back catalogue, picking out 20 of his greatest videos, none of which are ‘Je t’aime… moi non plus’

Rudely Visionary: Planningtorock Interviewed

John Freeman talks to Planningtorock’s Janine Rostron about super-fan James Murphy, the quest to find her 'inner tranny' and new album W

Karl Smith On Algiers’ The Underside Of Power

In a record both timely and timeless, Franklin Fisher, Ryan Mahan, Lee Tesche and Matt Tong have tapped into something both immediate and primal. Their most politically-drenched record to-date, The Underside of Power, Karl Smith argues, is also proof of their quality as musicians

Wolf Eyes To Tour

In support of their new EP Strange Days II, Wolf Eyes embark on a European tour.

All About Alienation: Alan Moore On Lovecraft And Providence

As an extension of their recent interview, Nick Talbot speaks to Alan Moore about the language and philosophy of H.P. Lovecraft and his upcoming ten-part Cthulhu Mythos work Providence

Endless Boogie

Long Island

Reissue Of The Week: John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme Live In Seattle

Daniel Spicer listens to an essential live document of an artist who, for one glorious year, was producing completely timeless, utterly experimental, irresistibly accessible music

Clean On Your Bean: Man With The Magic Soap By Persher

The duo of Jamie Roberts (Blawan) and Arthur Cayzer (Pariah) leave behind the acid froth for some maggoty post-genre techsludge

John Cale Reveals Guests For Velvets Show

Fat White Family, Wild Beasts, Nadine Shah and more will join John Cale as he performs The Velvet Underground & Nico in full.

Alternative Ulster: An Interview With Stuart Bailie

The soundtrack to the Troubles in Northern Ireland is explored in a fascinating new book

“Like Playing Death Metal At A Wedding” – Doug Stanhope Interviewed

David Bennun chats to outspoken US comedian Doug Stanhope, touring the UK in support of his new DVD Before Turning The Gun On Himself

New York Dolls

Dancing Backward In High Heels

Buzz Cauldron: Teeth Of The Sea Interviewed

The unshrinking trio TOTS are set to release their most dynamic and exciting record to date. They speak to Aug Stone about sonic expeditions. All portraits by Al Overdrive

Danny Riley on Grumbling Fur’s Furfour

Grumbling Fur’s new album finds them setting new precedents for both the pop world and the underground while refusing to conform to either of those ghettos. Danny Riley explores its weird overcurrents and winning pop tones.

Dizzee Rascal

Don't Gas Me EP

The veteran continues his rich run of recent form with a brilliant blend of bassline, garage and grime

I Do Not Have A Name: David Lloyd On The V For Vendetta Mask

Colin Ricketts talks to V For Vendetta co-creator David Lloyd about how the Guy Fawkes mask has become an internationally understood symbol of protest, resistance and anarchy. With photographs provided by Quietus readers and friends