From The Bottom Of An Old Grandfather Clock (reissue, 2004) DEAD OCEANS

London’s post-punk seismographers pick up more weird vibrations on their third album. By Victoria Segal. Illustration by Cold War Steve.

At the dawn of the new millennium, Matt Johnson was in a dark place. Over the previous two decades, the creative engine and sole permanent member of The The had built a devoted following for his inten

From the bayou to Woodstock and back – the easygoing adventures of Bobby Charles. By John Mulvey.

Mike Patton and the Avett Brothers join forces to create a work of immense beauty.

Finding poignancy in the dread and dislocation of modern living, London four-piece DRY CLEANING have garnered admirers including Nick Cave, Grace Jones and Jeff Tweedy. As new album Secret Love refines their nervy post-punk sprechgesang, the band set their sights on new targets. “Art and humour are our main weapon,” they tell Stephen Troussé