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An Alternative Visual Poem: In Praise Of Southcliffe

Brilliant new Channel 4 series Southcliffe is a rare television programme that succeeds in capturing contemporary malaise. Austin Collings writes in praise of a challenging drama

Hyperspecific: Dance Music For October Reviewed By Jaša Bužinel

Jaša Bužinel shares his thoughts on the ongoing debate regarding the divide between Central and Eastern European dance music and Western media, and reviews some jaw-dropping club goodies from Rhyw, Joy Overmono, Shanti Celeste, TRAKA, Naphta and more

Low Culture Essay: Tariq Goddard on Jeremy Brett, the Perfect Sherlock Holmes

Tariq Goddard declares that in Jeremy Brett's portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective, the actor delivered one of the greatest TV performances of all time – one that was so total, it arguably destroyed him

Quietus Writers Choose Their Best TV Of 2012

Adey Lobb has polled the Quietus TV writters to find out what our favourite shows of last year were. Thanks to April Welsh, Austin Collings, Julian Marszalek, Joe Clay, Terry Staunton, Neil Kulkarni and Alex Niven

The Mark Is Upon Them! The Musical Legacy Of Witchfinder General

Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Witchfinder General. But in a world still characterised by corruption and violence, did we learn nothing from its warnings? Sean McGeady traces the film’s musical legacy and asks what keeps us coming back to it.

There Will Be Mud: Contemporary Ceramics At The Hayward

A new show on London’s South Bank brings together big names like Grayson Perry and Edmund de Waal with lesser known ceramic artists, such as Lubna Chowdhary, Salvatore Arancio, and Klara Kristalova

Remembering Louise Woodcock

Much loved performance artist, musician, comedian and DIY instigator Louise Woodcock died recently. Fergal Kinney talks to the people who knew her best. CW: this article talks about mental ill-health and suicide

Hyperspecific: Dance Music For August Reviewed By Jaša Bužinel

Jaša Bužinel discusses the current trend of “abstract futurism” in the realm of (digital) artworks, while also reviewing releases from TSHA, Joy Orbison, Jana Rush, LMajor and more

Sudan Archives

Athena

With violin in hand, Sudan Archives' bold presence does not bow, finds Amanda Farah

Eternal Tapestry

Wild Strawberries

Hallock Hill

The Union

Low Culture Essay: Ophira Gottlieb On Feltham Sings

In this month's Low Culture subscriber essay, Ophira Gottlieb looks at the 2002 documentary collaboration between poet Simon Armitage and the inmates of Feltham Young Offenders Institution, arguing it was a notable addition to the ancient canon of prison literature

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The Rhythm Of The Night: An Interview With Marcel Dzama

With a show of new works currently on view at David Zwirner, Marcel Dzama talks to Amah-Rose Abrams about childhood reveries, lockdown rhythms, and his grandma’s love for the Queen

Six Organs Of Admittance’s Ben Chasny On Stargazing

Ben Chasny's latest album as Six Organs Of Admittance is the product of a fascination with the stars. Here, he tells Patrick Clarke about his lifelong love of the night sky. Photos by Elisa Ambrogio