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Albums of the Year
Quietus Albums Of The Year 2018, In Association With Norman Records
The Quietus albums of the year chart returns, with our favourite 100 records released in our tenth anniversary year. Read the countdown and find out how you can support us in our work bringing you the best new music
Opinion & Essays
Community in the Ukrainian Underground, Part Two: “Nyzhnoyurkivska”, Porichka, the Ukrainian Institute and Noise Every Wednesday
In the latest edition of New Voices Ukraine, tQ's new collaboration with 20ft Radio, Neformat, the British Council and Ukrainian Institute, Yaryna Denysyuk and Kseniia Yanus continue their examination of the DIY stations, events and communities that are providing a framework for the Ukrainian music scene
The Quietus International
Complete Communion: Jazz For January Reviewed By Peter Margasak
A stunning mid-70s discovery of metamusician Don Cherry found in the GRM vaults, a victory lap for the Art Ensemble Of Chicago, and a furious live session from Connecticut are featured in Peter Margasak’s latest round up of jazz and improvised music
Metal
Columnus Metallicus: Heavy Metal For May Reviewed By Kez Whelan
Kez Whelan hails the return of two of Europe’s best heavy music festivals, and delivers your regular buyer’s guide to the very best in brand new metal, reviewing new albums by Mizmor & Thou, Vile Creature & Bismuth, Cave In and more
Columns of the Year
Spool’s Out: The Best Cassettes Of 2023
After the cassette celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023, Daryl Worthington looks back on a year where it reinforced its role as pivotal to the present of underground music. From deep-fake ecosystems to post-sense Dictaphone freakouts, dolphin impersonations, and cutting edge beats
