Ahead of this Saturday's (20 April) event, we chart how coffee and comic books inspired the annual celebration of independent record shops taking place on
Not one, but two guest columns from the mysterious, cult favourites as the Swedish band gear-up to release not one, but two, Record Store Day remix EPs this year (20 April)
As The Mary Onettes release a new album their frontman Philip Ekstrom & Labrador Record boss Johan Angergard discuss the past present and future of their country's music scene
As it hits the racks today, Chilli Jesson recalls the making of the London band's debut - plus get our new issue for an exclusive feature with the band
If you're struggling for some romantic words this Valentine's Day, perhaps the likes of Amy Winehouse, Drake, Mumford & Sons and more can say it for you
Charley Bickers explains why following Radiohead example and letting listeners pay what they like for his new album which features The Verve's Si Jones
Joe Driscoll and Sekou Kouyate made album Faya together without sharing a common tongue. The former explains how they 'spoke' to each other in the studio
Journalist Arttu Tolonen picks the best bands from his country who are starring the annual European new music festival currently taking place in Holland (9-12 Jan)
With a major exhibition of his work kicking off in Cardiff on 8 December, the acclaimed artist explains why pictures and music have always gone hand-in-hand for him
With the Red Dwarf man bringing out a compilation of his favourite cuts, we got him to pick his favourite tracks - including the music that gets him set to play Lister...
Senior Producer Mary Burke on ten year's at the film company that grew out of a record label - plus details of this weekend's (17 Nov) birthday screening of Dead Man's Shoes
Having opened for the likes of R.E.M., Coldplay, The Rolling Stones and more, the guitarist looks back on his time as a perpetual musical bridesmaid...
With a new movie set against the Manc's iconic gig set to screened at this year's BFI London Film Festival, musical supervisor Ian Neil explains how baggy was reborn
Dire Straits bassist John Illsley explains why he's looking at each instrument's unique properties - with old friend Mark Knopfler - in a new film, Guitar Stories
In our new issue, out now, we join her Ladyships' latest tour which features the rockers as support - here's their tour diary, with 24 more hours than you'll find in the mag
Next month will see volunteers organising - and reviewing - shows across Britain, but first a word with one the acts warming things up with gigs in an Oxfam shop this week (24-27 Sept)...
Next month will see volunteers organising - and reviewing - shows across Britain, but first a word with one the acts warming things up with gigs in an Oxfam shop this week (24-27 Sept)...
Next month will see volunteers organising - and reviewing - shows across Britain, but first a word with one the acts warming things up with gigs in an Oxfam shop this week (24-27 Sept)...
With a new album out next month, the influential American singer-songwriter talks Michael James Hall through three of his proudest moments on record...
When should you decide what order your album goes in? Before or after recording? Actually, in the Shuffle Era does anyone care any more? We put a Scientist on it...
Having recently released second album Invitation To The Voyage, the singer-songwriter tells us where he's heading ahead of his Festival Number 6 slot this weekend (14 Sept)
Paul Stokes ventured to Israel last week to attend the first music showcase of the country's best acts. Can they beat the odds - and the region's politics - to make it globally?
The British Council's Joel Mills on the global collaborations featuring Matthew Herbert, Transglobal Underground & more at this weekend (21-22 July) Olympic curtain-raiser
As 'lost' singer-songwriter Rodriguez is celebrated in new film Search For Sugar Man, Jamie Skey highlights some more recently rediscovered 'rock fossils'
Eamonn Forde examines the impact of free downloads and file sharing for musicians, and meets the "freetards" who believe pirated content is a human right (reprinted from Q311)
Eamonn Forde examines the impact of free downloads and file sharing for musicians, and meets the "freetards" who believe pirated content is a human right (reprinted from Q311)
Like one of those 'What I Did On My Holidays' essays from school, Keith Murray from the New York-based trio will be taking Q through the recording process of their new LP
We get the low down on next week's event (19-22 July), the only festival in Cornwall to boast The Wire, Tim Burgess, Beth Orton, Jon Ronson and a castle...
As the productions opens the Cultural Olympiad in London tonight (25 June), the pair behind the 'English Opera' explain all about their unique production
Simon Spence, writer of the cover feature in this month's Q312 & author of forthcoming book The Stone Roses: War And Peace - on telling the Roses' tale
Want to win tickets for you and your mates & get your own personal on-the road gig with the band? Read on to see how National Express is making it happen...
As the band release a new album today (21 May) they recall how Kurt Cobain and co made them split the first time - get our current issue for the full interview
Joe Bishop ventured to London's home of Ramones T-shirts to rate the annual urban festival's best bands, including Niki And The Dove, Lady Leshurr and more
With the veterans celebrating their 50th anniversary with a reunion, the Fixers frontman - and Beach Boy fan - argues the band's history makes this coming together seem a bit false
With the 2012 event taking place this Saturday (21 April), Paul Stokes speaks to the founders, organisers and trade bodies about the annual celebration of independent music retail
This Saturday (21 April) it's the annual celebration of independent record shops the globe over. Here's where some of our favourite acts will be shopping...
Ever wondered why music sounds great in your motor? Well it's thanks to engineers like Matthias Terstegge and his Radiohead, Fugees & Talking Heads playlist
With early reports that Tim Burgess' memoir is a corker, we anticipate its release in April with some tomes that are more than just extended press releases
And what a deal, reportedly the rapper was signed for $3m, but can he convert online buzz into real world success? Joe Bishop watches the artist's UK live debut last night (20 March)