Under The Influence

With her new ‘Live Compendium’ album recently released, modular tinkerer Loula Yorke ponders how voracious reading, free parties and living in squats have shaped who she is

Keith “Radioactive Man” Tenniswood – formerly one half of Two Lone Swordsmen with Andrew Weatherall – considers his primary influences. Whatever you do, don’t mention bangers

Frontman for libertine rock renegades Fat White Family and acid house deviants Decius, Lias Saoudi shares the influences that have shaped a life spent pushing the artistic and musical envelope 

One of Japan’s foremost musical innovators, Shibuya- kei pioneer Keigo Oyamada, aka Cornelius, reflects on his key influences – including playing live with Yellow Magic Orchestra

Public Service Broadcasting’s J Willgoose, Esq reflects on his primary influences and inspirations. And yes, corduroy is one of them

Leonore Wheatley, singer with The Soundcarriers, Co-Pilot and International Teachers Of Pop, shares the key influences and inspirations that shaped her

Eccentric composer, sound architect and Pink Floyd collaborator Ron Geesin charts the origins of his eclectic life and career

Having recently released a new Arab Strap album, singer/lyricist Aidan Moffat admits to hoarding drum machines, superhero fantasies and a love of horror

Founder of the Minimal Wave and Cititrax labels, influential DJ Veronica Vasicka talks Throbbing Gristle, New York and arthouse films 

Outsider art, rave tapes and dancing like a lunatic have all shaped BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Tom Ravenscroft – aside from being the son of John Peel, of course