The classic writer who helped Robert Smith find his “voice”
A hugely influential writer.
Post-Punk
Who is Su Tissue? The story of a forgotten LA punk icon
No one knows what happened to the Suburban Lawns member.
Wire’s Colin Newman on the band that had “the biggest effect” on him
“You don’t know whether to be petrified or burst out laughing.”
Losing My Edge: the increasingly rapid turnover of the “cool” genre
You don’t know what you really want.
Squid – ‘O Monolith’ album review: an impressively layered display of maturity
A great display of maturity.
The middle-class takeover: Music is less of a meritocracy than ever before
Working-class musicians are struggling.
The politics of culture: did Brexit result in the current wave of post-punk?
The meeting of music and politics.
Six Definitive Songs: The ultimate beginner’s guide to Joy Division
Including ‘She’s Lost Control’ and ‘Atmosphere’.