Budgie
Former Siouxsie And The Banshees drummer Budgie has just published his memoirs. He opens up on his primary influences – from the delights of birdsong to the Radiophonic Workshop
Studio Electrophonique
The fascinating story of Studio Electrophonique and its owner Ken Patten, an unassuming Sheffield car mechanic who provided an essential launchpad for Martyn Ware, Jarvis Cocker and countless others
Lucrecia Dalt: The Sensual World
Emerging from an “abyssal realm of erotic delirium”, the latest work from Lucrecia Dalt explores the nuanced complexities of human connection. Co-produced by Dalt and David Sylvian, it’s a charismatic and enigmatic ode to love and longing
Mining past gems
Freewheeling through time and space, Kris Needs continues his adventures in sound. This month: Mining past gems
The Space Lady: Down To Earth
Cosmic icon and Casio busker The Space Lady reflects on her 50-year journey – from San Francisco street performer to her debut club tour aged 66 – and why she believes she’s finally ready to plant her feet back on terra firma
The Utopia Strong: United We Stand
What do you get if you combine Gong’s flamboyant guitarist, an internationally renowned bagpipe builder and a six-time world snooker champion? The joyous friendships behind The Utopia Strong, whose third studio album, ‘Doperider’, is an occult-flavoured delight
Wevie Stonder: Stuck On Stupid
After a 16-year hiatus, glorious oddballs Wevie Stonder are back. Deploying a familiar melange of multi-hued electronics, eccentric humour, cartoonish sound effects and patently skewed storytelling, they’re still delightfully bonkers
Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe: Catch Our Drift
Brian Eno joins forces with conceptual artist Beatie Wolfe for a breathtaking trilogy of albums that float tantalisingly through opulent, ambient atmospherics and hushed Americana...Get ready for total immersion
Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe: 10 Selected Works
Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe are far more than simple musicians. From ingenious and engaging sound art to thought-provoking exhibitions and installations, here is a potted guide to some of their works beyond music
Destin
Sweeping the forgotten corridors of music, this month Scott Blixen remembers Destin