Def.fo on Combining 'Folk, Psychedelic, Indie, Trip-Hop, and Whatever Else' to Create His Debut Album, 'Eternity'
The diverse collection of songs features contributions from Michael Head (Shack) and Chris Geddes (Belle and Sebastian).
Interviews
Love the One You’re With: Rock Photographer Henry Diltz Gives Q an Exclusive Glimpse Into 50 Years With Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
The legendary lensman talks us through the tales behind 10 rare shots from his new book chronicling the iconic folk rock band.
Rosanne Cash on Re-Releasing 'The Wheel,' Starting Her Own Record Label, and Working With the National
'Matt [Berninger of the National] has the sexiest voice in the world.'Jason Isaacs on Transforming Into Cary Grant for 'Archie,' Children Not Recognizing Him as Lucius Malfoy, and His Love of Bob Marley
"I had no idea that there were that many people who could do that much work to make me look less like myself!"Andy Mackay Discusses His New Collaboration With Phil Manzanera and Some Famous Freelance Gigs Outside of Roxy Music
The sax legend reminisces about working with Paul McCartney, Pet Shop Boys, and Mott the Hoople, among othersBilly Idol on Making a Concert Film at the Hoover Dam, Collaborating with Miley Cyrus, and Almost Playing the T-1000 in 'Terminator 2'
The spiky-haired rocker also reveals how he had a good laugh with Sting - and Trudie Styler - over a certain 'SNL' sketch.Martin Fry of ABC on 'Beauty Stab' Turning 40 and Surviving Critical Slings, Arrows, and Accusations of a Sophomore Slump
"To say that it was a career disaster... That can't have been true, because here I am, standing on a stage in front of 20,000 people, singing those songs!"Dave Alvin on the Blasters' Legacy, Playing with The Third Mind, Writing Music for John Waters, and Opening For Queen
"You've never really been booed until you've been booed by 17,000 Queen fans."Phil Manzanera Has Put Roxy Music Back on the Shelf, But He and Andy Mackay Are Still Together
The guitar legend discusses his latest endeavor, his debut solo LP, and past collaborations with Brian Eno, David Gilmour, and Split EnzMadness' Suggs on the Band's First No. 1 Album, Covering Supergrass, and the Importance of 'Norton Folgate'
"They'll say, 'Can you do [the "One Step Beyond" moves]?' And I'm like, 'Mate, I'm 62 years old. You do it, alright?'"Mariel Loveland of Best Ex on Leaving the Candy Hearts Behind and the Partial Delusion Required to Make It in Music
The singer-songwriter dissects her new album, reveals the ways touring has changed since the pandemic, and discusses how she's been inspired by Taylor Swift.Chris Butler Remembers Former Bandmate Mars Williams: 'He Was Equal Parts Charming and a Knucklehead...and Unbelievably Talented'
"I worked really hard to keep him interested [in The Waitresses], because he was so good that he'd get bored easily."Robert Fripp on 50 Years of '(No Pussyfooting),' Working With Brian Eno, the Future of King Crimson, and More
The legendary guitarist also discusses collaborating with Daryl Hall and David Bowie, and a close encounter with Lester Bangs.Graham Parker Still Makes Records Because He Still Writes Songs — Simple as That
Graham Parker discusses his lengthy career, his influences, and his fans — including Bruce Springsteen.Ken Womack, Author, 'Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans'
The first full-length biography of Mal Evans, the Beatles' beloved friend, confidant, and roadie.Thurston Moore – 'I Was Like: That is Beautiful, Who in God's Name is That? And You Could Only Fantasize About What That Sounds Like, You Know?'
The Sonic Youth frontman takes us on a journey through New York, No Wave, and what it’s like being the boy in a bandGlenn Mercer on The Feelies' Live Album of Velvet Underground covers, Their Connection to Jonathan Demme, and More
True story: if he'd had the funding, director Jonathan Demme would've done a Feelies concert film before doing 'Stop Making Sense'Nick Heyward on The 40th Anniversary of 'North of a Miracle' And Other Efforts From His Solo Catalogue
The Haircut One Hundred frontman discusses why he split with the band and whether they might yet return to AmericaNorman Blake of Teenage Fanclub on the Band's Ironically-Titled New Album, 'Nothing Lasts Forever,' And More
The Scottish songwriter/guitarist discusses his musical origins, working with BMX Bandits and Joe Pernice, and meeting Ray Davies.Stephen Duffy of The Lilac Time—Still Enthusiastic After All These Years
Even with a musical history that includes Duran Duran, "Kiss Me," Robbie Williams, and Barenaked Ladies, folk still comes first for the Lilac Time frontmanJuliana Hatfield on the Mysteries and Magic of Electric Light Orchestra
A cosmic collection of covers that are both faithful to the originals and uniquely her own.The Q Interview: Tanya Donelly
The gifted guitarist and vocalist who helped shape the sound of alternative rock can still make you feel everythingPaul Weller: The Grey Reign
The Q readership anointed Paul Weller the Best Act In The World Today at the 2018 Q Awards and nobody is more surprised about that than the 60-year-old himself. Q’s cappuccino kid Chris Catchpole meets him at his local coffee shop to hear about a thirst that cannot be quenched.St Vincent: The Prime Of Miss Annie E. Clark
We are living through the first flush of what in the future will be known as The Era Of St. Vincent. Niall Doherty steps out into the cold of the Midwest with Annie Erin Clark to hear how her alter ego redesigned pop and performance in her own image, and has designs on the film and art worlds in motion too. “I got all that shit done,” she says. “Did all of it.”"This Is The End Of The Road": Florence + The Machine Head Over The Rainbow
Florence + The Machine released their debut album, Lungs, 10 years ago this July. Since then, Florence Welch has grown into one of music’s most celebrared British stars. But just as her live show reaches new heights, Welch has decided that fundamental change is necessary. Is it the end of the beginning, or the beginning of the end? Ted Kessler finds out.The Last Salvation Of The Streets
When Mike Skinner called time on his era-defining rap/production alias The Streets in 2011, the lights went out in him. Ted Kessler meets Skinner to hear about the long, lost journey out of the fog that led him to two brand new albums and a film. “A lot of this time has felt irrational,” he says, “but, looking back on it, it’s been totally rational.”Lana Del Rey: At Home With America's Finest Singer-Songwriter
Her 2011 breakthrough single Video Games is the most voted-for entry in Q’s Songs Of The Decade. But Lana Del Rey’s latest album, Norman Fucking Rockwell, is a strong candidate for album of the decade, too. Ted Kessler is granted an audience in Laurel Canyon to hear how the 2010s belonged to America’s finest modern singer-songwriter.“It’s Been Emotional. Eye-Opening. Mind-Bending." Q's Classic 2016 Comeback Interview With Liam Gallagher
For 20 years, Liam Gallagher was the renowned singer in Oasis and the greatest frontman of his generation. Then, after two mediocre albums with Beady Eye, he suddenly found himself in crisis, cut adrift with the rest of the mooks on the street. On the eve of an epic new film about Oasis, Ted Kessler meets Liam down the boozer to hear about how he got his life back together “outside of the bubble”, and how he’s now making plans for a dynamic new chapter.Max Richter: An Interview With The Neu Classical Star
Over the last decade, a disparate group of composers, performers and labels have been designing a modern classical sound that incorporates elements of electronica, dance and even pop. Paul Stokes speaks to Max Richter, one of the genre’s major forces, to investigate a left-field phenomenon that’s colonising the mainstream.Ezra Koenig's 10 Commandments
The Vampire Weekend frontman offers up his golden rules for living.Doves: Unfinished Business
Their last studio album took nearly four years to make, so Doves decided to take a little time off afterwards. A decade later and fully refreshed, the trio welcome Ted Kessler to their Cheshire studio to reveal far more of their comeback plans than they meant to.Massive Attack: "You're resurrecting old ghosts every time you bring the music back."
A report and interview from the trip-hop duo’s recent tour, which revisited and radically reinvented their shadowy 1998 masterpiece Mezzanine.Sigrid Chooses 'Art Angels' By Grimes
The Norwegian synth-pop star on how Grimes’ 2015 record helped shape her world.Bill Ryder-Jones: "My brain knows what to do when it gets too stressed or unhappy; it turns off."
Q writer David Cavanagh died on December 27, 2018. He wrote for Q prolifically during in the 1990s and returned to the magazine in 2018. He was the greatest music writer of his era, universally admired by his peers and readers alike. This profile of former Coral guitarist Bill Ryder-Jones appeared in November, 2018, in Q393. It was to be his last piece for Q.Q&A Tim Burgess: The Charlatans get set for Roundhouse gig with Jesus Hairdo, Joe Strummer & a trip to Sproston Green
Frontman promises classics, bangers, New Order DJs and much more for next week’s (2 Nov) Q Presents show in London – get tickets now!Q&A Hamilton Leithauser "The Black Hours? It’s dark, but it’s not sad dark. It’s nightlife..."
With his debut solo album The Black Hours out next month (2 June), The Walkmen frontman discusses hiatuses, collaborations and Self PityWho? What? Why? Where? When? Money
Frontman Jamie Lee on why Battersea Arts Centre (3 Aug) and accountancy (ten years down the line) beckon...Who? What? Why? Where? When? Oscar
Surname free rock'n'roll!Q&A: James Murphy on LCD Soundsystem's long goodbye
Plus with plans to soundtrack the New York Subway and the launch of his own coffee, the LCD Soundsystem leader discusses his failure to 'retire'"It came from Jonny’s riff..." Coldplay on the creation of new single Adventure Of A Lifetime
The band exclusively discuss the making of the first track to be unveiled from new album A Head Full Of Dreams with Q's Niall DohertyWho? What? Why? Where? When? Sun Arcana
Singer Tom Harper-Ward answers five questions... and premieres new single OrpheusWho? What? Why? Where? When? Pete Yorn
Five questions with the most laid back man in alt. rockWho? What? Why? Where? When? The Orb's Alex Paterson
Five questions with the pulsing dance godsWho? What? Why? Where? When? Corey Bowen
Five minutes with the highflying Middlesborough singer-songwriterWho? What? Why? Where? When? Adrian Sherwood
Five questions with the man At The Controls...Who? What? Why? Where? When? Spring King
Fresh from releasing debut album Tell Me If You Like To, the band's Tarek Musa answers five questions for usWho? What? Why? Where? When? The Low Anthem
Ben Knox Miller answers our five questions, with a little help from his friends...Who? What? Why? Where? When? Gabriel Bruce
Imagine these answers being read out with a "golden voice" and you're half way there...Who? What? Why? Where? When? Rick Astley
He's never gonna give you up!Who? What? Why? Where? When? RY X
The Acid man answers five questions after just releasing solo album Dawn
