Opinion
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OpinionOn the Road: The Hazey Janes take to Europe with Wilco
Dundee band The Hazey Janes report back on their dream tour in support of Wilco in Europe Read more »| 15 Oct 2012 -
OpinionSun Goes Down: Five Festivals That Made Our Summer
At times it felt like we were storm chasing, but we wouldn't change a damn thing about festival season 2012. Tasteless holographic Tupac and all. Here's five of our highlights... Read more »| 11 Sep 2012 -
OpinionHero Worship: Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen on Mark Hollis
He might be late to the party, but Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear has come to appreciate the understated genius of Talk Talk's remarkable leader in recent times Read more »| 31 Aug 2012 -
OpinionThe Rise of Netaudio
Netlabels and free music versus the traditional industry – the debate rages on. But if you're looking for good net-based releases, where do you start? Read more »| 05 Jul 2012 -
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Hero Worship: Jane Siberry
Canadian singer Jane Siberry has never had much of a profile in the UK, but her witty, cinematic music is a an absolutely vital part of Andrew-Eaton Lewis' of Swimmer One's life. Read more »| 01 Jun 2012 -
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Hero Worship: Robin Proper-Sheppard
Malcolm Middleton explains how The God Machine and Sophia Collective frontman gave him comfort as he bubbled into his crisps Read more »| 02 Apr 2012
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Hero Worship: Bruce Springsteen
York troubadour Benjamin Francis Leftwich bows down at The Boss's altar Read more »| 23 Feb 2012 -
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Hero Worship: Mike Watt
Virtuosic six-stringer RM Hubbert explains why a musical inspiration from his teens keeps him focused even now Read more »| 30 Jan 2012 -
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2012: Scoring the End Times
Don't stress about whether the Mayan Prophecy will come to pass this year, think more about who might accidentally soundtrack the end of days... Read more »| 11 Jan 2012 -
Albums Of The Year
Albums of the Year (#1): St. Vincent – Strange Mercy
With Strange Mercy, St Vincent distils melody and madness. We spend an evening in the company of Annie Clark Read more »| 06 Dec 2011 -
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Albums of the Year (#2): Bon Iver – Bon Iver
Bon Iver's second album is a wonderful shift in mood and direction – but don't bank on Justin Vernon sticking with either Read more »| 06 Dec 2011 -
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Albums of the Year (#3): Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat – Everything's Getting Older
Arab Strap’s recent reunion had the potential to overshadow all else its erstwhile members were involved in this year. But in Everything’s Getting Older, Aidan Moffat not only co-created one of the best albums of his career, but one of the finest of 2011 Read more »| 02 Dec 2011 -
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Albums of the Year (#4): PJ Harvey – Let England Shake
War poet may be the trickiest role of PJ Harvey's career Read more »| 02 Dec 2011 -
Albums Of The YearAlbums of the Year (#5): King Creosote & Jon Hopkins – Diamond Mine
With Diamond Mine King Creosote and Jon Hopkins proved that a bit of coastal charm can go for miles Read more »| 02 Dec 2011 -
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Albums of the Year (#6): Battles – Gloss Drop
Battles' Ian Williams and John Stanier look back on Gloss Drop – a triumph they never meant to go 'pop' Read more »| 02 Dec 2011