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The Liars Have It: Field Day Festival 2012 Reviewed

Articles 2

Cool Not Cool: Spector Interviewed

With their second album imminent, Spector's Fred Macpherson and Jed Cullen meet Suzie McCracken to discuss shirking commercial expectations and why grime is the closest thing we have to punk

In Conversation

Giallo Can You Go? Talking Italian Horror With Spector

You might not guess it from his besuited and bespectacled exterior, but Spector singer Fred Macpherson is a devotee of Italian horror cinema. The BBC Sound Of 2012 nominee reveals more in conversation with Dario Argento biographer James Gracey. Photo by Joe Tovey Frost

News 3

Field Day 2015

Gearing up for this year's event, tQ gives you the essential who's who

LISTEN: Spector – All The Sad Young Men

Fred Macpherson and co. return with new single from upcoming second album. Photograph courtesy of Charlie Cummings

EXCLUSIVE: S.C.U.M Remixing Spector

S.C.U.M remix 'What You Wanted'. Photograph by Joseph Tovey Frost

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Jersey Shore: Branchage Film Festival 2011

The Quietus once again ventures to the secluded island of Jersey for a weekend of films, live soundtracks, installations, parties and amphibious vehicles.

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Lost in Translation: Coppola’s ‘The Conversation’ In The Age Of Social Distancing

A claustrophobic yet deeply stylish depiction of a weary, wary surveillance expert, The Conversation in its solitary Hitchcockian eeriness is the ultimate cautionary tale for these lonely weeks and months, finds Adam Solomons

Film

I Am Not A Gun: The Iron Giant, 20 Urgent Years On

Seemingly intended for children at the time of release, The Iron Giant offered a clear message of empathy and a call to arms to be a better human being. 20 years on, this plea couldn't feel more needed, finds Millicent Thomas

Film

School Of Jock: Everybody Wants Some!! Reviewed

Patrick Gamble reviews Richard Linklater's latest 'Hangout' movie, Everybody Wants Some!!

Film

Hired Tunes: Anatomy Of A James Bond Song

With No Time To Die finally in cinemas, Frederick O'Brien dissects the rights and wrongs of the complex formula making up a perfect James Bond song

Film

Must It Be Flickers: The Quietus Film Column? Really?

The Quietus film team return in force to check out Ida, Night Of The Comet and Honeymoon. This week with added music round. Please don't get your hopes up.

Film

People Like Us: Some People Reappraised

Anthony Nield looks back at pre-Beatles rock'n'roll movie Some People, ahead of its screening at the BFI this Thursday

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Spector

Reviews 2

Spector
Enjoy It While It Lasts

The Liars Have It: Field Day Festival 2012 Reviewed

Articles 2

Cool Not Cool: Spector Interviewed

Giallo Can You Go? Talking Italian Horror With Spector

News 3

Field Day 2015

LISTEN: Spector – All The Sad Young Men

EXCLUSIVE: S.C.U.M Remixing Spector

Help Support The Quietus in 2025

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Community in the Ukrainian Underground, Part One: “Nyzhnoyurkivska”, 20 Ft Radio and The Module Project

Alan Wilder Of Recoil & Depeche Mode’s 13 Favourite LPs

Another Wardrobe In My Head: Karl Hyde’s Favourite Albums

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Hired Tunes: Anatomy Of A James Bond Song

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Spector Enjoy It While It Lasts

The Liars Have It: Field Day Festival 2012 Reviewed

Articles 2

Cool Not Cool: Spector Interviewed

Giallo Can You Go? Talking Italian Horror With Spector

News 3

Field Day 2015

LISTEN: Spector – All The Sad Young Men

EXCLUSIVE: S.C.U.M Remixing Spector

Help Support The Quietus in 2025

Most Popular

Burnt Ends: Slackk’s Favourite Albums

A Heartbeat That Resonates: Ghetto Priest’s Favourite Albums

Sonic DNA: Natasha Khan Of Bat For Lashes’ Favourite Albums

Strength In Strangeness: The Anchoress’ Favourite Albums

Community in the Ukrainian Underground, Part One: “Nyzhnoyurkivska”, 20 Ft Radio and The Module Project

Alan Wilder Of Recoil & Depeche Mode’s 13 Favourite LPs

Another Wardrobe In My Head: Karl Hyde’s Favourite Albums

Gold Dust Of Our Musical Worth: Ian Anderson’s Favourite Albums

Trace The Bloodline: Jerry Cantrell Of Alice In Chains’ Favourite Albums

Songs Are Syringes: Kristin Hersh On Her Favourite Tracks

Soul Searching: Lisa Stansfield’s Favourite Albums

Pin Ups: A David Bowie Baker’s Dozen Compilation

Never Gonna Give ‘Em Up: Rick Astley’s Favourite Albums

Previously Read

Jersey Shore: Branchage Film Festival 2011

Lost in Translation: Coppola’s ‘The Conversation’ In The Age Of Social Distancing

I Am Not A Gun: The Iron Giant, 20 Urgent Years On

School Of Jock: Everybody Wants Some!! Reviewed

Hired Tunes: Anatomy Of A James Bond Song

Must It Be Flickers: The Quietus Film Column? Really?

People Like Us: Some People Reappraised

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