David Bowie’s Blackstar
David Bowie’s Blackstar turns a decade old this week. What was it like to witness the creation of (and help shape) such a landmark release?
My interview with saxophonist and band leader Donny McCaslin 👇
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They didn’t make the AOTY list, but they’re still bangers.
For the final listening diary of the year, I reviewed Crippling Alcoholism, Swans, Bambara and more ⬇️
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AOTY 2025
My 20 Best Records of 2025 👇
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30 electronic records that rewired my brain
Just published the second half of my fave electronic records list - from OPN to Cluster, Skee Mask to Burial.
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30 electronic records that rewired my brain
From Underworld and Jlin, to Autechre and Coil, these are some of the electronic records that have rewired my brain ⚡️
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Hot takes
Just posted a new hot takes reaction video over on Substack - including the excellent “venue tickets should be allocated by height’”.
As a man under 6ft, I respect it!
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The cover art of Codename: Dustsucker
Bark Psychosis is a music project I treasure, but its sophomore record is often unfairly overlooked. Read my latest deep cuts essential now 👇
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This week’s listening diary is up! Reviews of:
* Cardiac’s LSD
* Pain to Power by Maruja
* Rushup Edge, one of the best AFX projects
* Between the Buried and Me’s new one
Plus: Massive Attack leaves Spotify. Will it change anything?
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As the Surfing on Sine Waves reissue nears, I headed to Cornwall on my own Aphex Twin / Polygon Window pilgrimage.
Read it at the link ⬇️
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The Mercury Prize was set up as an alternative to the Brits - these days they share nominees.
Also this week, I review:
* David Byrne’s very odd new record
* the new Big Thief LP
* a new Stars of the Lid remaster
* Fleshwater’s latest
* a classic from Death
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New video 👇
Latest listening diary is up! Thoughts on:
- New Blood Orange
- New Marissa Nadler
- Floyd's Wish You Were Here at 50
- The joy of Lunatic Harness
- Autechre's 90s protest EP
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Some thoughts on Fantano’s lawsuit in this week’s listening diary ⚖️
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Imagine being asked to join your favourite band? I interviewed the former Oceansize frontman and Biffy Clyro touring guitarist all about the mythic new Cardiacs record, LSD.
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I spent 20 minutes reacting to music hot takes from the deep cuts readers – I swear some of them are just trolling. "The snare on St. Anger is remarkable" smh
Watch a five minute preview at the link, or become a paid subscriber to watch the whole thing!
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Delia Derbyshire is a perfect place to start for Modulators, a brand new series spotlighting the great innovators of electronic music ⚡
If there’s a particular figure you’d like me to write about, be sure to comment below
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Watching Show Me The Body play a bandstand in the middle of a London park was likely the highlight of this week – also listened to some pretty damn good records (For Those I Love, Ethel Cain, and Dirty Three)
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The second half of my ‘forever heavy’ series is live! Featuring all sorts of legendary bands like Bolt Thrower, YOB and Sleep 🎸
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Lots of good records in this week’s listening diary, including one that got me through a pretty rubbish period more than a decade ago (it’s not Casiopea, though I can see how a slab of tasty jazz fusion could!)
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These are my forever heavy records - how do they stack up to your favourites?
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This week’s listening diary includes Mamaleek, Open Mike Eagle & Neptunian Maximalism - plus a bit of schadenfreude in the intro …
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This week’s listening diary is up - words on Clipse, Coil and Alex G, plus some thoughts about the legendary Ozzy Osbourne
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The latest Substack piece is an interview with Qobuz streaming boss Dan Mackta - a refreshingly honest take on the streaming industry!
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Just published the second half of my ambient list - check out the article and playlist at the link!
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Ambient music has played a huge part in my obsession with music – so I thought I’d delve into the records that got me there!
Which ambient records are your favourite, or mean something to you?
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As festival goers head to Worthy Farm for Glastonbury, independent live music scenes are collapsing. I spoke to people across the industry to get their take - and whether anything can be done
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Latest edition to the substack is live - a weekly listening diary full of new music, old stuff and oddities I’ve found. New editions every Friday!
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Check out this week's Substack newsletter – a sit-down chat with Nine Inch Nails scholar Adam Steiner
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