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Peculiar Relationships: Neil Gaiman’s Favourite Albums

Following this week's release of his live collaborative album with Amanda Palmer, the fantasy and science fiction author picks out the records that have most inspired and informed his writing

“Sound Is Expensive”: An Interview With Christine Sun Kim

Ahead of her performance at Cafe Oto's Kammer Klang on Tuesday, Craft/Work speaks to sound artist Christine Sun Kim about music, sign language, and silence

Emotional Experimentation: Ghostpoet’s Favourite Albums

With an excellent second album under his belt, Ghostpoet picks out his own favourite LPs from his collection

Television Announce One-Off London Show

NY band headed to Roundhouse in November

Sleeper Hits: Weyes Blood’s Baker’s Dozen

Weyes Blood speaks to Alex Rigotti about the thirteen albums that influenced her the most, from Robert Wyatt and Syd Barrett to Ween and XTC

Death To Trad Rock By John Robb – An Extract

John Robb celebrates the UK mid-80s alternative indie scene that spawned The Wedding Present, Prolapse and A Witness in his new book Death To Trad Rock. Here he argues why this music was so important . . .

Xylitol Debuts on Planet Mu with New Album, ‘Anemones’

The 11-track record explores early jungle and UK garage as reference points

Thirsty For Song: James Johnston Of Gallon Drunk’s Favourite LPs

As well as being the lynchpin of suited rock howlers Gallon Drunk, James Johnston has played with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and PJ Harvey - but we're not going to hold the fact that he's picked both of them for his Baker's Dozen against him. Portrait by Steve Gullick.

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WATCH: Mary Epworth – Snow Queen

New video for Byzantine Empire cover; two live shows announced for April

LISTEN: New Mary Epworth

Mary Epworth has shared the latest taste of her upcoming new album. Listen to 'Surprise Yourself' below. Homepage photo by Dean Chalkley

Mood Music: Andy Bell’s Favourite Albums

Andy Bell of Ride talks Stephanie Phillips through his Baker’s Dozen, from listening to Spacemen 3 in a damp student box room to handing Tierra Whack a copy of Green Eggs And Ham

Morrissey Reveals His Favourite LPs Of All Time

For Friday 13th, Morrissey has scanned in the sleeves of his favourite 13 albums, emailed them to us, and requested that we put them online. Here are the results:

The Strange And Frightening World Of Teenage Fanclub

Jack Davies selects ten essential 'Fannies' artefacts and asks if the band are still as relevant to their fans 20-years on

Life In Death: Shane Embury’s Baker’s Dozen

Napalm Death stalwart Shane Embury takes Kez Whelan through his thirteen favourite records, from his friendships with Repulsion and Cardiacs to his early years shaped by Venom and AC/DC

Found In Translation: Gwenno’s Baker’s Dozen

Covering all things psychogeography and domesticity, Gwenno talks Ronnie Angel Pope through the albums that capture the atmosphere of the places and communities that matter to her