In an exclusive extract from his new book, *Chamber Music: About the Wu-Tang (in 36 Pieces)*, Will Ashon discusses re-referentiality, Wu-slang, and "one of the finest musical evocations ever recorded of the sensation of being baked"
Lesley Chow dissects the (semi-) serious intent behind Stephen Malkmus' nonsensical rhymes on Pavement's 3rd album which was positioned as the "logical end-point of rock". This feature was originally published in 2020 to mark the album's 25th anniversary
With a surprise new album, Owen Pallett returns to the story of the “young, ultra-violent farmer” Lewis, and has drafted in the London Contemporary Orchestra to help out. Rob Hakimian is on hand to ask about the sonic and narrative details that went into the creation of this long-awaited record