Geoff Cowart

it’s the new Lewis on show here who takes pride in her scars and is able to majestically harness her emotional big bang into one superb album.

Drawing a line between the joyous fuzz pop of The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart and the minimalist brilliance of Young Marble Giants come the young London trio Flowers.

We talk to the brothers Cassels before their show at The Garage next month

Andrew Gerson talks to Steve Hindy about all the exciting things going on for Brooklyn Brewery's London Mash

Andrew Gerson talks to Geoff Cowart about all the exciting things going on for Brooklyn Brewery's London Mash

In four short years of The Moles, he managed to create timeless, sophisticated pop music that still resonates loudly in its visceral majesty.

Nagano sounds much more at home singing on SBTRKT’s deep cuts than with her brittle, long-serving band.

Instruments finds the Berlin trio in a surprisingly relaxed and inspired mood, recalling Tortoise at their very best

All of this good-natured industry and sonic anarchy was a joy to behold – especially for a band which rarely plays live.

Natasha North talks to us ahead of her show with Mike Dignam at The Borderline this week

The stars have been aligning nicely for Shabazz Palaces. “As they always do...,” chuckles Ishmael.

We caught up with Daniel to ask the big questions… and learned he’s not a big fan of hangovers or delivering newspapers.

The riff-loving Japanese trio are back, but despite the promising album title Boris revert to their more accessible side

A weighty new coffee table book sees the rich history of dreamy London electronic band Saint Etienne documented

We talk to Kiran Leonard ahead of his Sebright Arms show this July.

Since reforming in 2010, Michael Gira and his noisecrank crew have been busy - but there is little truly new here to trouble listeners

Founded by Clive Solomon, 30 Years ago Fire Records was born, they're celebrating in the capital with some of their best acts.

Le1f’s got pizazz and a magnetic stage presence - it’s good, dirty fun, just how Grace Jones preferred it in New York City nightclubs 30 years ago

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are the subject of a documentary called ‘Brothers Hypnotic’ set to be unveiled at the Prince Charles Cinema in Soho on May 20th.

This Chain and the Gang album is good fun, but it will never bump off any of the Washington DC legend’s previous killer projects.

Plug an LP directly into a wall socket it would undoubtedly sound like Motion, which positively bubbles over with its dynamic and propulsive energy.