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65Daysofstatic

Sheffield’s math-rock heroes 65daysofstatic are one of the hardest working (and loudest) outfits out there. We quiz instrumentalist Paul Wolinski on their film score work and how they let their music do the talking…

By Jim Ottewill 25 Oct 2013

Erran Baron Cohen

Erran Baron Cohen’s music has soundtracked his brother Sacha’s films Borat and Bruno and helped them become huge global hits. He tells us how he got a foot in the door of the film industry…

By Jim Ottewill 24 Oct 2013

Hookworms

'This one is much faster and louder!' Leeds five-piece Hookworms give us an update on their eagerly awaited second album

By Anita Awbi 24 Oct 2013

The KVB

Dark electronic indie outfit The KVB are a welcome antithesis to the glut of advert-friendly twee-pop that continues to soundtrack daytime radio, mobile phone commercials and US independent romcoms. Their gloomy sound combines krautrock grooves with intense feedback and washed out vocals. We caught up with them at the recent Liverpool Psych Fest to watch them deliver a bone-crushing performance of their track Leanings.

By Anita Awbi 22 Oct 2013

MOBO Awards 2013

The 18th MOBO Awards party takes place on 19 October so we're doffing our hats to all the nominees who are in the running to pick up a prestigious prize. This year Laura Mvula and Wiley lead the shortlist with four nominations apiece. Both are battling for the coveted Best Album gong, alongside Angel, Rudimental and Disclosure in one of the best line-ups we've seen for yonks. Listen to our pick of the nominees and let us know who you're rooting for.

By Anita Awbi 18 Oct 2013

Kanya King

MOBOs founder Kanya King tells us how she set up the event and helped bring ‘urban’ music to the mainstream…

By Jim Ottewill 18 Oct 2013

So Solid Crew

‘I got 21 seconds before I got to go’ said So Solid Crew in 2001 but fast forward 12 years and they’re back and more boisterous than ever. We collared group lynchpin Megaman for a chat about So Solid and their legacy…

By Jim Ottewill 17 Oct 2013