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Beyond The Vulva Mirror: Tantra At The British Museum

The British Museum's major exploration of Tantric art and iconography hovers uncomfortably between aesthetics and exoticism, finds Nicole-Ann Lobo

What Does The Future Hold? An Interview With Adam Curtis

One of the most idiosyncratic documentary filmmakers working today, Adam Curtis has returned with an audacious study of our current climate in a six-part BBC series. Michael J. Brooks meets Curtis to find out more

Sound Cities: London Vs The Music Industry

Strange and brilliant music scenes are thriving in fecund pockets of creativity across the UK - especially outside of London, where costs are lower, gentrification is slower and networks are stronger. Ahead of our tQ Future Forum panel this Thursday, Daniel Dylan Wray talks to musicians and industry stalwarts about surviving and thriving in the provinces.

The Perfect Beat: Arthur Baker’s Baker’s Dozen

From soul to psychedelia via Santana, The Spinners and Sly Stone, legendary producer and DJ Arthur Baker takes Siobhán Kane through his thirteen formative records

Liars: More New Album Details

Band confirm March 2014 release date of "immediate, fun, instinctual and confident" album

Neil Young To Release Shelved Crazy Horse Album From 2001

'Toast' was recorded by the group at San Francisco's Toast Studios, but Young decided it was too "sad" to put out at the time

There’s Nothing Better: Jason Pierce’s Favourite Albums

Putting aside his concerns about the "nonsense" of the process, Spiritualized leader Jason Pierce takes Daniel Dylan Wray through a thoughtful selection of soul, gospel, country, jazz and R&B deep cuts

Mogwai Detail New Album, ‘As The Love Continues’

They've also shared a new track called 'Dry Fantasy'

Heavenly Chorals: Gazelle Twin’s Favourite Albums

From aliens, immortality and the early electronica of sci-fi films, to the sublime, immersive harmonies of devotional music, Gazelle Twin talks to Hannah Pezzack about thirteen albums that influenced her

Arca Details New Album, ‘KiCK I’

Björk, SOPHIE and Rosalía all make guest appearances on the record

Behold! June’s Quietus Comics Round Up Column

With more UK small press, unconventional art, a 50 year work-in-progress and surreal gag cartoons, there’s something for everyone in June’s round up of great comics from Pete Redrup & co

Christian Eede On Actress’ AZD

In Darren Cunningham's fifth album as Actress, following a period in which many thought he had retired the project, Christian Eede finds the producer sounding refreshed and more open than ever before

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Rocket Girl: Vinita Joshi’s Favourite Albums

Ghetto blasting synth punk in Rugby. Lending pyjamas to Mogwai. Writing to Nick Drake’s sister. Finding psychology theory in music. Pranked by Robin Guthrie. Rocket Girl Records label head Vinita Joshi takes Will McCartney through the 13 records that have shaped her life

Fertile Ground: Lol Tolhurst’s Baker’s Dozen

Following the publication of his goth chronicle and ahead of a new album with Budgie and Jacknife Lee, The Cure's founding drummer Lol Tolhurst takes Julian Marszalek through his favourite records, from Jimi Hendrix to Low via the wonders of Trout Mask Replica

Gardner’s Straight Hedge No. II: The Finest In Punk & Hardcore

Our Noel Gardner's back with the best tapes, releases, CDs and so forth in punk and hardcore and says: what's wrong with jamming on the stepping stones?