In the largest city in the western hemisphere, Carlos Capslock parties are using activism to foster a sense of community around their movement. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

Travelling to Senegal to meet the man who is treated more like a prophet than a musician by his fellow countrymen. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

The novelist and l’enfant terrible of the American short story on blackmailing for material, betraying the default cynicism of his generation and facing up to fear of death. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

The Pogues frontman is bedridden after “overdoing it”, but still finds time to speak about his work ethic, the influence of ghosts and “getting out of it”. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

The 2006 Nobel Literature Laureate Orhan Pamuk on Turkish melancholy, his reluctant role as the voice of a generation and “reading so many books he went crazy.” (The Quietus) Continue reading →

The twenty-eight year old author on his newest novel ‘Kimberly’s Capital Punishment’ as well as death, drugs and the strange rituals of writing. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

The Cure and Radiohead are the twin titans of UK alternative rock but which group is better live? I travelled to Bilbao BBK to find out. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

Strutting my stuff at the opening ceremony auditions for the London 2012 Olympic Games. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

Born in the Congo, raised in Europe, Baloji brings together hip hop and the music of his birthplace. Ahead of tonight’s concert at the Barbican, he tells me about this meeting of continents. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

The Fall’s ringleader discusses literary influences and Ersatz GB over a drink or six. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

In between the Occupy movement and the Left Field In Motion Tour, the Bard Of Barking is as busy as ever. He tells me about a life of resistance. (The Quietus)
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Travelling to Berlin to see a showcase performance of Xaver Von Treyer’s new audiovisual project ‘The Torino Scale’ in the slightly bizarre setting of an Adidas shop and taking the opportunity to further explore the city’s relationship with music. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

The Cambodian Space Project talk about their difficult beginnings in the days of the Khmer Rouge. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

Exploring Roma culture at Budapest’s Sziget festival against the backdrop of the rise of Hungary’s far right – and enjoying a dish of rooster testicle stew. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

As the Congotronics vs Rockers tour hits the UK, I discover more about this fascinating collaboration. (The Quietus) Continue reading →

Konono No.1’s new album Assume Crash Position is one of the year’s finest. I discover the group’s long history, and speak to Vincent Kenis, the producer who brought them to the West. (The Quietus) Continue reading →