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A Question Of Lust: Depeche Mode’s Black Celebration Revisited

John Freeman looks back at the album which saw Martin Gore find his voice against a backdrop of inter-band tension.

Prying Open The Third Eye: Arik Roper’s Favourite Album Artwork

On the release of a new book bringing together his groundbreaking work, acclaimed graphic artist Arik Roper takes Dan Franklin through twelve of his favourite record sleeves, as well his own illustration for Dopesmoker

Monumental Simplicity: Anna Von Hausswolff’s Favourite Albums

The Swedish musician talks to John Freeman about the 13 records that "opened doors" and helped create the blueprint for the mighty organ drone of her new album, The Miraculous, before she plays two UK shows

A Fine Blend: The Quietus Writers’ Favourite DJ Mix Albums

Following yesterday's celebration of Coldcut's illustrious mix album 70 Minutes Of Madness, tQ writers have contributed a selection of their favourite DJ mixes, taking in sets from Surgeon, Carl Craig, Shackleton, Grouper, Perc and many more

Mapping The West Midlands: The Stories Of Lisa Blower

In her new collection from Myriad Editions, It’s Gone Dark Over Bill’s Mother’s, Lisa Blower delivers a scathing indictment on the policies of the Thatcher era

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Present And Correct: The Jam’s Final Album The Gift Revisited 30 Years On

On the 30th anniversary of the Jam's demise, Valerie Siebert looks back at The Gift

A Bridge Too Far-Sighted? Exhibition Recalls Collaboration Of Thomas Leer & Robert Rental

In 1979, DIY synth pioneers Thomas Leer and Robert Rental made one album together for Throbbing Gristle’s Industrial Records. A new exhibition at the Horse Hospital explores the record’s continuing legacy

Lead Review: Ben Cardew On Zomby’s Ultra

On the masked producer's first full-length work since 2013, Ben Cardew finds an expansion beyond the usual tropes of Zomby-ism — collaborations unexpected for their results rather than their partners, tracks that play out over the five-minute mark, and the sound of thoughtful deliberation, all contributing to a welcome expansion of the known Zomby universe

Faith No More’s Angel Dust & The Art Of Following Up A Phenomenon

Jeremy Allen looks back 25 years to Faith No More's Angel Dust and finds a band devising strategies to deal with their phenomenal and unexpected success

Join The Chant? Pop’s Endlessly Problematic Relationship With Politics

As senior columnists and musicians complain that younger generations are no longer both musically and politically engaged, David Stubbs argues that rock and pop have never been the defiantly countercultural revolutionary corps that many claim

Spiritualized: From Serene Restraint To Deranged Maximalism In Five Years

In the five years from the release of Lazer Guided Melodies in 1992, Spiritualized journeyed to the outer limits with Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space. David Bennun traces their journey

Moviedrone: New Soundtrack Releases – Revenge, Tully, Tenebrae, And More

In the second instalment of his new regular soundtrack reviews column, Charlie Brigden looks at new release from Trunk Records and Death Waltz, including Tenebrae, Tully, Revenge, and Cobra Kai

Sonic Cinematography: Neneh Cherry’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of her new album Blank Project and ahead of shows at Field Day and Sonar Barcelona, Neneh Cherry talks Helen King through her all-time top LPs

Life In Death: Shane Embury’s Baker’s Dozen

Napalm Death stalwart Shane Embury takes Kez Whelan through his thirteen favourite records, from his friendships with Repulsion and Cardiacs to his early years shaped by Venom and AC/DC

Into A Time Slip: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Turns 45

As The Rocky Horror Picture Show reaches its 45th birthday, Simon Price looks at the cultural history of the film, the stage show and the cult that's grown up around it, and asks the crucial question: strip all that baggage away, and is it any good?