A brief, mostly wrong history of the lo-fi aesthetic
How can something that sounds so bad in principle sound so very good in practice? Felix investigates.
Music
The music section covers new releases, live music performances and trends
One man records himself many times over
Garage-dwelling Ty Segall is back with another rock-your-socks-off album, a Pollock-esque splatter-painting of genres that’s money-back guaranteed to amuse and delight fans of psych rock everywhere.
Hit the North – In tribute to Mark E. Smith
In light of the passing of legendary The Fall frontman Mark E. Smith, Felix’s hottest new music writer offers his own profound and earth-shattering insights into an artist he knew too little about.
Django Django venture into new territories
Always ones to be ambitious and experimental, Marble Skies sees the electro-rock outfit trying their hands at a variety of new styles. The result is an eclectic jumble that oozes colour.
3rd Annual NeighbourHOOD Grammys
The most hotly-anticipated awards of the year are here. Put your hands together for the NeighbourHOOD Grammys.
Today’s Empires, Tomorrow’s Ashes is still relevant
Music Editor Henry Eshbaugh gives his take on a classic album.
Ten projects from the past year that prove we still haven’t reached peak trap just quite yet
That’s right, we’ve got another fucking list for you. Fucking sue us.
Ode to an ambience, straight Frahm bald Nils
The nimble fingered German electronic producer, Nils Frahm, has returned with a gorgeous new album, and a freshly shaved head.
What’s the Story? (Brotherly Furore?)
Nine years after Oasis’ acrimonius split, the Gallagher brothers are still at it, desperately clamouring to be the better sibling. With a new solo album out from each, Ziying Fang gives his verdict on who came out on top.
We are all still humans
Last term, Felix named Humanz as one of the most disappointing albums of the year. Not happy with that, Sabina Nowakowska tells us why Gorillaz is more than just a band, but an ideology.
The rowdiest gig the beacon theatre ever hosted
Music Editor Henry Eshbaugh flew all the way to New York to see the mariachi band from hell
Pandering to the collective
Panda Bear's latest EP is an exploration of his influences