Tom Howells

The Glorious Exclamation Mark: Carla Bley Interviewed

Carla Bley is arguably the greatest living jazz composer; John Doran talks to the woman fellow musicians have nicknamed 'Countess Bleysie' and 'Bleythoven' about foundational free jazz sessions, the magic of The Liberation Music Orchestra and her epic jazz opera, Escalator Over The Hill. Home page photograph courtesy of Tod Papageorge

1 Thing: June’s R&B Reviewed By Tara Joshi

In her latest R&B column, Tara Joshi considers the refreshing candour of SZA’s long-awaited debut album as well as the last two months of releases

Second Helpings: Neil Arthur Of Blancmange’s Favourite Albums

Following his revisit to the synth pop duo's debut album Happy Families last year, Neil Arthur looks back over 13 other top albums from his past

Reissue of the Week: Tangerine Dream’s Phaedra

Toby Manning tracks the glorious transit of Tangerine Dream across 1974, from the rural to the urban, from out of space then down to earth

We Only Have This Excerpt: Mark E Smith Of The Fall Interviewed

Mark E Smith has a drink with Kevin EG Perry and tells him about literary influences and Ersatz GB. Photograph by Valerio Berdini (Originally published 24th November 2011, republished 24th January 2018)

Kraftwerk Remixes Collection To Be Released On Vinyl

The 3xLP set includes archive remixes by Orbital, Underground Resistance and more

Moby

Innocents

The Cribs

In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull

Lost Girls Detail New Album, ‘Selvutsletter’

It marks the second album from the collaborative project of Jenny Hval and Håvard Volden

Complete Communion: October’s Jazz With Stewart Smith

Stewart Smith is back with all the juice you need to keep your jazz inhaler vaping: reviews of new albums from Mats Gustafsson, Robert Glasper, Donny McCaslin and Forebrace, along with a round-up of UK and US releases you might have missed over the summer months

Club Catharsis: An Interview With Marie Davidson

Catching some downtime amidst a US tour, Marie Davidson tells us about her early love of jazz and hip hop, and her relationship with club culture

The Last Shadow Puppets

Everything You've Come To Expect

Oneohtrix Point Never Shares New Track, ‘A Barely Lit Path’

It's the first full song to be unveiled from forthcoming album 'Again'

Hex & The City: Eccentronic Research Council & Maxine Peake Live

Christophe Riesco watches the Eccentronic Research Council and Maxine Peake perform 1612 Underture and finds relaxation in short supply. If you want a flavour of the ERC, watch their short film below

Back In The New York Groove: Boss Hog Interviewed

Mark Andrews charts the re-emergence of the legendary Boss Hog and the genesis of Brood X, their first LP in 17 years

LISTEN: Another Of David Bowie’s Last Recordings

Another of David Bowie's final recordings emerges; listen below