Gordon Moakes

Low Culture 13: Blade Runner 2049 & The Afterlife Of Culture

Gordon Moakes has only just got round to watching Blade Runner 2049, but that's OK, he says, as clearly time has stopped working like it should

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Black Sky Thinking

The Dying Of The Light: Gordon Moakes On Solar Race

Gordon Moakes pens a personal tribute to Eilidh Bradley and the rage of Solar Race

Black Sky Thinking

Bloc Party’s Gordon Moakes On Being Ushered Into The Dark By Simple Minds

Writing for The Quietus, Bloc Party's Gordon Moakes explains the impact a teenage love for Simple Minds had on his musical future

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Punk

Straight Hedge! Noel Gardner Reviews Punk & HC For April

Noel Gardner is back once again with all the information that is fit to publish from the world of punk

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Sunn O))) Detail New Album, ‘Life Metal’

The group's first album in four years is due out in April, while another will follow later in the year

Music of the Month

Music Of The Month: The Best Albums And Tracks Of April 2023

Here are the finest albums and tracks from April 2023, hand-selected by tQ's office staff

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My Bloody Valentine: Reissues In May

Rare and unreleased tracks to feature

Metal

Columnus Metallicus: Heavy Metal for January Reviewed by Kez Whelan

Kez Whelan kicks off another year in metal, rounding up a host of scorching new records to see you through the winter chill

The Quietus International

Rockfort! French Music for February, Reviewed by David McKenna

Addictive sprawling hip hop, specially crafted bird-imitating instruments, and bagpipe hyperpop are the order of the day in David McKenna's latest French dispatch

Baker's Dozen

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

Following the release of his first solo album, Edgeland, the Underworld singer picks out the jewels of his record collection

Live Reviews

Opera House Music: Pet Shop Boys’ Dreamworld Reviewed

Pet Shop Boys’ very own never-ending Dreamworld tour is back in the Capital for a five-night run at the Royal Opera House. But on a day when central London is host to multiple demonstrations about the kind of country the UK wants to be, are Tennant and Lowe losing their common touch?

Art

Another Eden: The Phantom Threads Of Billie Zangewa

A Quiet Fire, the debut UK show by Malawi-born artist Billie Zangewa at Brighton CCA, weaves a thought-provoking web for John Quin

Art

Figure In A Landscape: The Paintings Of Patrick Procktor

An exhibition in Bologna sheds new light on one of the forgotten heroes of modern British art

Baker's Dozen

Peel the Layers: Nilüfer Yanya’s Favourite Albums

From Kelis to Elliott Smith and everything in between, ahead of her show at this year's Green Man, Nilüfer Yanya takes Zara Hedderman through her Baker's Dozen

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The Beach Above The Street: Amalia Pica’s Rock Comb

John Quin gets his rocks off at Brighton CCA to a show about choice, discrimination, and childhood

Baker's Dozen

Beauty and Sadness: Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast’s Favourite Albums

Michelle Zauner, driving force behind Japanese Breakfast, takes David Chiu through her life in 13 records, from foundational encounters with Motown, the beauty of Pacific Northwestern indie, and the inspiration she found in Mount Eerie and Joanna Newsom

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Organic Intelligence

Organic Intelligence IV: Global Christmas

The Low Culture Organic Intelligence newsletter is back, this time with Finders Keepers' Andy Votel sourcing those ear-boggling Christmas hits that never were

Baker's Dozen

Nearly Perfect But Not Quite: Lloyd Cole’s Favourite Albums

The former Commotions man rifles through his record collection to pick his top 13 records

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Gordon Moakes

Low Culture 13: Blade Runner 2049 & The Afterlife Of Culture

Low Culture 13: Blade Runner 2049 & The Afterlife Of Culture

The Dying Of The Light: Gordon Moakes On Solar Race

The Dying Of The Light: Gordon Moakes On Solar Race

Bloc Party’s Gordon Moakes On Being Ushered Into The Dark By Simple Minds

Bloc Party’s Gordon Moakes On Being Ushered Into The Dark By Simple Minds

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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

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

One Vision: John Robins’ Favourite Albums

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Straight Hedge! Noel Gardner Reviews Punk & HC For April

Sunn O))) Detail New Album, ‘Life Metal’

Music Of The Month: The Best Albums And Tracks Of April 2023

My Bloody Valentine: Reissues In May

Columnus Metallicus: Heavy Metal for January Reviewed by Kez Whelan

Rockfort! French Music for February, Reviewed by David McKenna

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

Opera House Music: Pet Shop Boys’ Dreamworld Reviewed

Another Eden: The Phantom Threads Of Billie Zangewa

Figure In A Landscape: The Paintings Of Patrick Procktor

Peel the Layers: Nilüfer Yanya’s Favourite Albums

The Beach Above The Street: Amalia Pica’s Rock Comb

Beauty and Sadness: Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast’s Favourite Albums

Organic Intelligence IV: Global Christmas

Nearly Perfect But Not Quite: Lloyd Cole’s Favourite Albums

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Low Culture 13: Blade Runner 2049 & The Afterlife Of Culture

Low Culture 13: Blade Runner 2049 & The Afterlife Of Culture

The Dying Of The Light: Gordon Moakes On Solar Race

The Dying Of The Light: Gordon Moakes On Solar Race

Bloc Party’s Gordon Moakes On Being Ushered Into The Dark By Simple Minds

Bloc Party’s Gordon Moakes On Being Ushered Into The Dark By Simple Minds

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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

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

One Vision: John Robins’ Favourite Albums

Previously Read

Straight Hedge! Noel Gardner Reviews Punk & HC For April

Sunn O))) Detail New Album, ‘Life Metal’

Music Of The Month: The Best Albums And Tracks Of April 2023

My Bloody Valentine: Reissues In May

Columnus Metallicus: Heavy Metal for January Reviewed by Kez Whelan

Rockfort! French Music for February, Reviewed by David McKenna

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

Opera House Music: Pet Shop Boys’ Dreamworld Reviewed

Another Eden: The Phantom Threads Of Billie Zangewa

Figure In A Landscape: The Paintings Of Patrick Procktor

Peel the Layers: Nilüfer Yanya’s Favourite Albums

The Beach Above The Street: Amalia Pica’s Rock Comb

Beauty and Sadness: Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast’s Favourite Albums

Organic Intelligence IV: Global Christmas

Nearly Perfect But Not Quite: Lloyd Cole’s Favourite Albums

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