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The Walkmen
Mic Wright
Pete Bauer on new album Heaven, describing narratives where they do not exist, fans' expectations and having Vampire Weekend's front man as a studio intern...

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2:54
Tim Lee
Ahead of the release of their eponymous debut album, sisters Colette and Hannah Thurlow trace their story so far.
Tom Jones
Ben Hogwood
The Welsh legend on his new album Spirit In The Room and taking to our screens in The Voice.
Donna Summer
Michael Hubbard
The Queen of Disco has died, following a battle with cancer. She leaves a legacy dominated by an extraordinarily productive recording period in the late '70s.
Independent Label Market
Michael Hubbard
In the first of a new features series on why people in the music industry do what they do, Independent Label Market founder Joe Daniel recalls the London event's origins and inspirations, ahead of the 2012 edition this weekend.
Electric Guest
A briefing of the briefest sort with Asa, half of LA-based duo Electric Guest, whose debut album Mondo was produced by Danger Mouse and is out now.
My Bloody Valentine: Loveless / Isn't Anything / EPs and Rarities
Mic Wright
Kevin Shields has remastered the band's imperial phase and reissued it, with add-ons and never-heard-befores.
New Order - Technique
Laurence Green
The second of the series in which our writers wax lyrical on albums they'd just not be able to cope without. Laurence Green here makes the case for an album made by a band at the top of their game...
Sweet Billy Pilgrim
Our prototype cloudcast highlights artists featured across musicOMH in interviews, features and reviews, with a selection of tracks and a feature interview out-take with Sweet Billy Pilgrim.
Cate Le Bon
Ben Hogwood
As she launches her second, Polish-titled album CYRK and prepares to tour with Perfume Genius, the Welsh songwriter waxes floral on Gruff Rhys and bilinguality.
Sweet Billy Pilgrim
Daniel Paton
Tim Elsenburg on the Mercury-nominated band's third album Crown And Treaty.
Lifter Puller
Mic Wright
A new features series: musicOMH writers wax lyrical on albums they'd just not be able to cope without. Mic Wright begins with Lifter Puller, the band The Hold Steady used to be…
Loudon Wainwright III
Martyn Young
Marina Diamandis reveals her Electra Heart.
Loudon Wainwright III
Ben Hogwood
The Wainwright family patriarch celebrates becoming older than his old man with a new album, featuring guest spots for Rufus, Martha and... Dame Edna Everage.
Ladyhawke
Ben Hogwood
New Zealander Pip Brown on the much bigger sound of her second album Anxiety, her influences and why Lana Del Rey's OK by her.
Crushed Beaks
The London-based "noisy pop" duo's Alex Morris answers questions. No beaks were crushed in the making of this feature.
Paul Weller
Ben Hogwood
The Modfather talks new album Sonik Kicks, sobriety, reunions, the London Olympics and the state of the nation.
The Magnetic Fields
Gareth Ware
Stephin Merritt on new album Love At The Bottom Of The Sea, rhymes, clichés and the lengthening of pop singles.
Dry The River
Words with bassist Scott Miller about debut album Shallow Bed.
Toy
Having sold out a four-week residency at the Shacklewell Arms on the back of a limited edition single and a Horrors support tour, the Heavenly signings are gearing up for a headline tour, a full single release and a summer of festivals.
Tindersticks
David Boulter answers questions on new album The Something Rain.
Simple Minds
Ben Hogwood
Jim Kerr delves into the band's past and reappraises their early albums, which are the subject of the 5x5 remastered box set and a tour.
Pepe Deluxe
Ben Hogwood
Jari Salo, half of the Finnish duo, chats about their fourth opus Queen Of The Wave, a concept album of sorts inspired by the Frederick S Oliver book A Dweller On Two Planets, whose profits are set to be ploughed into the Baltic Sea.
Emeli Sandé
She's already bagged the BRITs Critics' Choice Award, met Madonna and released her debut album Our Version Of Events. What next for the girl from Aberdeen?
Pulp
John Murphy
Ahead of their Coachella appearance, Pulp's first three albums get the deluxe reissue treatment. What do they reveal about the band who would become accidental Glastonbury headliners?
Field Music
Daniel Paton
David Brewis on the band's new album Plumb and assorted side projects past and present.
Pulled Apart By Horses Q&A: Pulled Apart By Horses
Guitarist Tom Hudson on the band's second album Tough Love, touring partners and his desire to be big in Japan.
Errors Q&A: Errors
Steev Livingstone on the Glasgow band's latest, Have Some Faith In Magic, out through Mogwai's Rock Action label.
Lianne La Havas Spotlight: Ones To Watch 2012
Ben Hogwood, with Daniel Paton and Tim Lee
Tips in five parts.
Part 1: Lianne La Havas, Azealia Banks, Jakwob, Frank Ocean, Michael Kiwanuka
Part 2: Niki And The Dove, Tribes, Dry The River, Younghusband, Fixers
Part 3: 2:54, Factory Floor, Grimes, The 2 Bears, Skrillex
Part 4: Damon Albarn, Aurora Orchestra, Doric String Quartet, Josh Arcoleo, Sons Of Kemet
Part 5: Everybody Else Ever
Howler Q&A: Howler
A chat with front man Jordan Gatesmith about the Rough Trade signed band's debut, America Give Up.
The Maccabees Interview: The Maccabees
Ben Hogwood
Ramping up expectations to arena size, will third album Given To The Wild unleash the big beasts within?
Luke Haines Interview: Luke Haines
Michael Hubbard
A chat about wrestling, rock'n'roll and the passing of time with The Auteurs, Black Box Recorder and The North Sea Scrolls originator.
Albums Of The Year 2011 musicOMH's Top 50 Albums Of 2011
An introduction, and a chart revealed over five days, with a final list and a playlist.

  1. musicOMH's Top 50 Albums Of 2011: An Introduction
  2. 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 | 10-4 | The Top 3 | Complete List + Spotify Playlist

Tracks Of The Year 2011 Tracks Of The Year 2011
Tim Lee and David Welsh
Our 2011 tracks round-up, with the best and worst of the year's offerings.
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
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Tom Jones
INTERVIEW
Tom Jones

On his new album Spirit In The Room, judging on The Voice and why he's a royalist.
Donna Summer
OBITUARY
Donna Summer

The Queen Of Disco's music, remembered in videos and words.
Independent Label Market
WHY I STARTED...
Independent Label Market

Founder Joe Daniel on the origins and inspirations, ahead of this weekend's event.
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      16. Marissa Nadler - The Sister
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      20. Rumer - Boys Don't Cry
      21. Advance Base - A Shut-In's Prayer
      22. PS I Love You - Death Dreams
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