Interview
Enter the strange, cosmic world of Salami Rose Joe Louis
Science fiction — With her new album, the Californian musician, composer and planetary scientist has constructed a post-apocalyptic sci-fi story that takes aim at the one percent. We ask her why.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Buzzcocks’ Steve Diggle: life lessons from a punk pioneer
‘I thought I was going to die’ — The Buzzcocks guitarist reflects on life, death, and the group’s indelible legacy: ‘I joined a punk band and was sniffing speed. The world fucking changed’
Written by: Jeremy Allen
The Rhythm Method: music for your quarter-life crisis
Pints, pills & picket fences — With their debut album, the London duo narrate the trials of life in your mid-to-late-twenties, looking for light in suburban estates and crowded local pubs. For the band, it’s about seeking out the magic in the mundane.
Written by: Niall Flynn
‘I fell into making documentaries accidentally’
Asif Kapadia’s life in film — The acclaimed filmmaker behind Senna and Amy has a new film, charting the rise and fall of footballing legend Diego Maradona. But, despite practically reinventing the genre, he still wouldn’t call himself a documentarian.
Written by: Katie Goh
‘You’ve got to be optimistic, we’re all going to die anyway’
Alia Shawkat in conversation — The star of Search Party and Arrested Development talks about her new role – a hedonistic free-spirit fuelled by heavy drinking and cocaine use – in Sophie Hyde’s Animals.
Written by: Benjamin Cook
‘Self-pity can be quite delicious when you’re by yourself’
Cate Le Bon in conversation — After spending a year in isolation learning how to build chairs, the Welsh musician is back with her most personal album yet – a collection of songs which explore the melancholy of being alone.
Written by: Benjamin Cook
Apichatpong Weerasethakul on the future of film in Thailand
The director speaks — The Bangkok-born filmmaker has spent the last 30 years exposing repression and corruption in his home nation. But now, he’s turning his focus to a feature made, and set, outside Thailand. Why?
Written by: Alexandra Genova
The return of Royal Trux, music’s most destructive duo
Back for more — Jennifer Herrema and Neil Hagerty are back with their 11th studio album, arriving nearly two decades after their relationship imploded in spectacular fashion. Naturally, things are as messy as ever.
Written by: Adam White
Drenge on slime, city boys and finding hope within the mess
Strange Creatures — After almost four years away, the Loveless brothers are back with their third album. ‘We’ve grown up,’ they say. ‘Though not sure in what particular way.’
Written by: Niall Flynn
‘I’m a warped guy, I don’t want my son to turn out like me’
Life according to Limmy — In his autobiography, the Scottish comedian writes candidly about his experiences with anxiety, alcoholism, suicidal thoughts and sex. But while others may find revealing such details daunting, Limmy isn’t too fazed. He’s always been a motormouth.
Written by: Niall Flynn