Tim Smyth

Los Campesinos! First Against Wall In TWAT! (The War Against Twee)

The world stands, yet again, on the brink of the nuclear war, while simultaneously frying, blowing, flooding and burning to a premature end. How do twee band respond? By jumping up and down, shouting 'Yay!' and drinking Cherryade. Swells is unimpressed.

Back to the Future: Bobby Gillespie and Mani of Primal Scream Interviewed

Now in their third decade Primal Scream are still one of the country's most credible rock bands. Bobby G and Mani discuss their enduring appeal.

Leaving Leicestershire On A Tide Of Song: The Wave Pictures Interviewed

Our man Lewis G Parker hails from the same benighted corner of the Midlands as David Tatersall. Here, they talk about how leaving these flat lands shaped the Wave Pictures' sound

LISTEN: Slows

Wire guitarist Matt Simms releases debut EP as Slows

Tuareg To A Bull: Politics & Mali Music With Tamikrest

In an article originally published in _The Stool Pigeon_, Luke Turner speaks with Tamikrest band leader Ousmane Ag Mossa about their debut album _Adagh_, and the struggle of his people, the nomadic Tuareg

Down By La Jetée: Lee Rourke Interviewed

Tim Burrows heads down to the coast to meet with author Lee Rourke and discuss his latest novel, Vulgar Things, the ways in which we filter the world and the strange allure and twin personalities of Southend and Canvey Island.

Surgeon

From Farthest Known Objects

Made In The Dark Room: Roy DeCarava Captures Mid-Century New York

With the artist's first exhibition in London for thirty years, Selected Works, currently open at David Zwirner, Amah-Rose Abrams explores the legacy of photographer Roy DeCarava and speaks to his widow, the art historian Sherry Turner DeCarava

“Nobody Messes With The Fall”: Remembering Mark E Smith

Niall O'Keeffe looks back at the four decade history of the world's greatest band, The Fall and its guardian, Mark E Smith

Of Montreal

Skeletal Lamping

Cutting the Beef: Rappers unite as 50’s marketing ploy fails

As 50 Cent vainly attempts to flog another album on his label with a tired round of beefing, Adam Narkiewicz looks at how a new generation of rappers are re-introducing a spirit of community and collaboration to the genre.

‘Cos Everybody Hates A Tourist: Pulp, Politics & Power At Primavera 2011

The Quietus heads to a Primavera Festival that takes place against the backdrop of an ugly police crackdown on Barcelona protesters. Tim Burrows explains why now is the perfect time for the return of Pulp, plus reviews of Factory Floor & Chris Carter, Einsturzende Neubauten, PJ Harvey, Odd Future, Swans and more. Pictures by Hayley Hatton

Poachers Turn Gamekeepers: Devo On Singing The Corporate Anthem

Emily Bick talks to founding Devo member Gerry Casale about hip-hop materialism, the problem with _American Idol_ and consumerist culture

Blur To Debut New Songs Via Twitter

New songs for Blur - Damon Albarn's last? - will be aired on the band’s official Twitter page next Monday, 2nd July

A Tribute To Carol Clerk

Remembering our friend and colleague Carol Clerk

The Bravest Metal Band In The World?: The Dillinger Escape Plan Interviewed

Adam Anonymous chats to The Dillinger Escape Plan about their new album _Option Paralysis_, accusations of steroid abuse and the questions that they find most irritating