Music Features
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Obsessions and Lamentations #12
Where I consider the non-success of Bruno and annoying speech patterns of the intellectual 20-something.
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Used Adventures in Hi-Fi #9
Idlewild were very late nineties, but grew up a bit.
Simon Briercliffe investigates Scottish fiction, c. 2002... -
Michael Jackson - In Memoriam
A sad end to a sad story. But ahh, there was a time when he inspired more awe than ridicule.
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The Sound of Independent Sweden (Part One)
Over the last decade or so, significant numbers of independent Swedish artists have been embraced by a burgeoning cult of fans worldwide. In the first of a two part feature, David Coleman selects 25 of his favourite artists from Stockholm and the North of the country.
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Gogol Bordello: Live at Higher Ground, Burlington
Alan Shulman caught the kings of Gypsy Punk at their recent Burlington show.
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Dinosaur Jr (Interview)
Farm hands Lou Barlow and John Agnello weigh in on new Dinosaur Jr album.
Chris Conti interviews... -
Used Adventures in Hi-Fi #8
What's with these homies dissing my girl? Why do they gotta front?
No, it's not The Wire: Simon Briercliffe travels back to 15 years ago. -
Extra Golden's Alex Minoff (Interview)
No Ripcord's Ryan Faughnder recently spoke with the American guitarist about his band's African-infused sound, their new album, and how their harrowing personal experience with the politcal unrest in Kenya last year inspired one of that record's best tracks.
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Obsessions and Lamentations #11 - Waste Land Edition
You and I both know there's nothing to talk about - but let's do it anyway.
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The Comsat Angels (Interview)
On the evening of No Ripcord's tenth birthday, The Comsat Angels, one of Sheffield's greatest ever bands, took to the stage of the Academy for their long-awaited reunion show.
Peter Mattinson caught up with frontman Stephen Fellows to discuss the show and the legacy of the Comsats...
