Don Buchla
With the death of Don Buchla recently, his iconic synths have been on the minds of many. Our resident archivist rummages through his collection and highlights a selection of records made using Buchla’s quirky set-up
Suddi Raval ‘Hardcore Uproar’
Together’s Suddi Raval explains how being a HaÇienda regular led to rave juggernaught ‘Hardcore Uproar’
Steaming Brown Hurricane
In order to protect himself from the cruel world out there, our resident loose cannon, erm, columnist, has a genius plan… sigh
Fifty Foot Hose
It’s 1967, the Summer of love, and San Francisco’s Fifty Foot Hose are raising the roof in a makeshift venue with an equally makeshift box of tricks…
Bernie Krause: King of The Wild Frontier
As if being one half of Beaver & Krause wasn’t enough. Since his days as pioneering recording artist/Moog salesman extraordinaire Bernie Krause has carved out a further groundbreaking career as a respected sound archivist. We catch up on his recent exploits and then, in an extract from the recently republished ‘Becoming Elektra’ book, discover how the future-facing duo got their first break
Musical Landscape
With audio shovel in hand, Kris Needs wanders the musical landscape to bring you a bunch of waxed wonders that shouldn’t be allowed to stray too far from your ears
Spun Out Of Control
Location: London Established: 2016
Tim Gane
Tim Gane reveals the first and last records he bought and picks a lifesaver from his collection…
The Lemon Twigs: Band of Brothers
With a stealthy release on the 4AD label late last year, ‘Do Hollywood’ is the wildest ride of a record we’d heard in a while. We join Long Island teen siblings The Lemon Twigs on a flying UK visit to see what we’re making all the fuss about…
Spiritland
Imagine a place designed by music lovers for music lovers. Somewhere to grab a bite, have a drink or just hang out. The best bit? A custom-built sound system and a musical programme to match. Welcome to London’s most talked about new venue