FATOUMATA DIAWARA
The Malian musician discusses her family-like connection to music and harnessing it for progressive change.
DRY CLEANING
The South London four-piece open up their homely space, where the walls are coloured by a collage of introspective absurdity.
STUDIO ELECTROPHONIQUE
Hushed, attentive tones crafted in the dead of night – James Leesley’s new solo endeavour cuts an honest solitude.
BEAK>
These Bristolian masters of sonic immersion know better than most how to keep it sounding fresh.
ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER
These Melbourne "soft-punks" have been riding a wave of acclaim for their bright and thoughtful guitar rock.
HINDS
Stand still long enough and you’ll be bowled over by the boundless energy of this Madrid quartet. Better keep running.
AIDAN MOFFAT
Ahead of the former Arab Strap man’s show with current collaborator RM Hubbert, we asked Gintis' Carl Roberts to chat with him about his latest work.
SUPERORGANISM
How YouTube algorithms, file-sharing and a restless appetite for creativity became this octet's hallmarks
SEABASS DEADLIEST CATCH ALL-DAYER
Jo Mary announce Meatraffle as headliners of their October Seabass all-dayer
VILLAGERS
Conor O’Brien’s inventive folk-pop outfit deal with faith and in a typically disarming and confessional manner
WARMDUSCHER
Shouty, punky and funky, Warmduscher are a collection of misfits who are not only keeping the spirit of The Fall alive, they’re also the best band you’ve not yet heard. For now...
IMARHAN
The rhythms of the Sahara have found the perfect outlet in these Tuareg maestros' fusion of rock ’n’ roll and traditional tinde percussion.
SUNFLOWER BEAN
The New York power trio speak to Daisy Scott about activism and empowerment ahead of their March Liverpool show.
FIELD MUSIC
Over the course of seven albums, brothers David and Peter Brewis have quietly gone about their business as one of the most critically admired bands in the UK. Open Here, their latest effort, is their most expansive to date.
GHOSTPOET
The brooding, world-weary artist talks to us about his musical progression ahead of his show at Invisible Wind Factory
SKELETON COAST FESTIVAL – PREVIEW
Returning to Hoylake this Saturday, we select some recommendations for this year's Skeleton Coast Festival
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