Symphonies from Destruction: Kinshasa in Action by KinAct
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Symphonies from Destruction: Kinshasa in Action by KinAct
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Judas Priest, Sad Wings Of Destiny & The Birth Of Modern Metal
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Why we made a film about Mark Fisher called We Are Making A Film About Mark Fisher
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Natalie Marlin on The Chemical Brothers’ Hanna OST
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Hanna does not live with music to guide her, at least at first. Her life is scored solely by the openness of the tundra, the crackling of fire. The stillness of open air, of onyx-drenched night. A dwelling shared only with her father, far from any others, from any chatter or clamour. No incandescent hums […]
Lee “Scratch” Perry’s ‘Final’ Album, a Collaboration with Mouse On Mars, Set for Release
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Lee “Scratch” Perry’s final album is due to be posthumously released this June, almost five years on from the dub pioneer’s death. Titled Spatial, No Problem, the eight-track record was produced in collaboration with Mouse On Mars at their Berlin-based Paraverse Studio in December 2019. The album name is derived from a conversation that the […]
Vince Clarke Launches Covers Project with Benge and Blancmange’s Neil Arthur
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Vince Clarke has launched a new project devoted to cover versions, together with Benge and Blancmange’s Neil Arthur. The trio are known as Doublespeak, and are lining up their 11-track self-titled debut album for release in May. It features analogue synth covers of songs by ABBA, The Carpenters, Young Marble Giants and Fad Gadget, among […]
EFG London Jazz Festival Announces First Acts for 2026 Edition
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EFG London Jazz Festival has shared the first wave of acts playing its 2026 edition later this year. Taking over several venues across London over the course of 10 days, the festival will this year feature a set from Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara, who will headline the Roundhouse. Samara Joy will also return to the […]
james K Unveils ‘Friend’ Remix Album
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james K is releasing a remix album for her 2025 LP Friend. Taking in 12 tracks, the release features reworks of songs from last year’s record by the likes of Objekt, Drew McDowall, JASSS, Priori, Loidis and Roza Terenzi. In a statement, james K said: “Friends remix Friend. It is such a sweet honour to […]
Outside the Box: Sarah Nixey’s Favourite Albums
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I’ve spent half a century listening to music, so choosing only 13 albums was a huge challenge. Making lists about music is not my forte, but I started with the idea that these are among my favourite albums at this present moment. Some of these choices may seem obvious, while others might surprise you, and […]