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Roots: Iggor Cavalera Of Sepultura & Petbrick’s Favourite LPs

Iggor Cavalera guides Louise Brown through the records that shaped his drumming with Sepultura and new work with Petbrick, from AFX to Black Flag and Discharge, Nyege Nyege's Nihiloxica, Devo, New Kingdom, Dr Octagon and more

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Killing Joke’s Youth On His 13 Favourite Records

In our latest Baker's Dozen feature, Youth tells us about his 13 favourite albums

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Death Before Silence: Ed Harcourt’s Favourite Albums

Singer, songwriter, pianist and all-round bon viveur Ed Harcourt talks to Wyndham Wallace about his favourite records

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Bon Appétit: James Acaster’s Favourite Albums

From the tiny emo scene of noughties Kettering to a love of underground hip-hop and the undying appeal of a cult classic, comedian James Acaster takes Emma Garland through the albums that have defined his life

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Anna Meredith To Lead Residency

Brighter Sound presents Manchester residency open to young female musicians and artists

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East India Youth For Mercury Prize!!!

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Elbow Announce UK Arena Tour

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New Work From Momus: The Book Of Jokes Reviewed

Huw Nesbitt delves into the dark humour in the latest piece by writer, artist and musician Momus

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Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst Launch Podcast

'Interdependence' will host individuals involved in music, technology and politics

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Remember That, Fucko: Hey Colossus’ Favourite Albums

With their set at Desertfest on the horizon, we asked the seven-piece to do the mathematically awkward and pick 13 favourite albums between them. Here's what they sent back

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El Último Tour del Mundo

Blending trap, rock and punk Bad Bunny keeps his ‘lawbreaker’ label in a rather monotone reggaeton music scene

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Shields Against The World: Mat Osman’s Baker’s Dozen

From growing up on The Carpenters to reconnecting with music in his "wilderness years" Suede bassist turned novelist Mat Osman takes Luke Turner through his Baker's Dozen of favourite recordings

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Two Poems By: Lucy Tiven

In a welcome measure of variety, coming from West Coast USA, this week's new writing takes the shape of two new poems by Lucy Tiven

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Vivien Goldman At The Next Quietus Social!

She will discuss her latest book, 'Revenge of the She-Punks', and take part in a panel discussion on women in punk

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Jim Ottewill

Northern Powerhouse: An Interview With Acid Klaus

Northern Powerhouse: An Interview With Acid Klaus

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