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The Quietus brings you a variety of new radio every week from co-founders Luke and John, reviews editor Anna Wood, news editor Christian Eede and special guest hosts.

Episodes

  • Low Culture Podcast sampler: Children Of The Stones

    This episode features a clip from The Low Culture Podcast, where Luke Turner and John Doran discuss the 1977 TV drama "Children Of The Stones." They explore themes such as "folk horror," the drama's relation to other TV shows, Julian Cope,…

  • Low Culture Podcast: A Quietus Trailer

    This is a trailer for The Quietus Radio's Low Culture Podcast. It features excerpts from discussions on various cultural artifacts including music, films, and books, with hosts Luke Turner and John Doran. Topics include Alice Coltrane, Joe…

  • New Voices Ukraine: Memory Leaks VI – Getting Physical in a Digital World, With Pep Gaffe

    This episode of The Quietus Radio's New Voices Ukraine series features Acid Jordan and Tofudj from the Pepe Gaffe collective discussing current trends in Ukrainian alternative music, the relevance of niche labels, and the realities of orga…

  • New Voices Ukraine: Memory Leaks V – How a Single Radio Show Shaped Odesa’s Music Scene

    This episode details how Dmytro Vekov's long-running radio show 'Atmosphere' and his Cardiowave record label significantly influenced Odesa's music scene in the 2000s and 2010s. It highlights the role these platforms played in exposing lis…

  • New Voices Ukraine: Memory Leaks IV – How The Underground Embraced Dub and Rejected the Mainstream

    In this episode of New Voices Ukraine, Serhii Dubrowskii (Dubmasta) discusses the history of the Ukrainian independent music scene and the development of the label SKP Records. The conversation explores early electronic dub, the undergroun…

  • New Voices Ukraine: Memory Leaks III – 1990s Ukrainian Underground in Bloom

    This episode delves into the 1990s Ukrainian underground music scene, featuring Oleksii Dehtiar of Ivanov Down. It covers the transition from rock to electronic music, the beginnings of Ukrainian raves, and discusses current music technolo…

  • New Voices Ukraine Memory Leaks II: Nova Moon Rising – The Phenomenon of the Kharkiv Novaya Scena

    Memory Leaks II focuses on the Kharkiv Novaya Scena, an arts community and music production center from the 1990s. Hosted by Serhii Miasoedov and Oleksander Klochkov, the episode explores Ukrainian avant-rock and esoteric folk music.

  • New Voices Ukraine Podcast: 20ft Radio’s Guide to the Ukrainian Underground. Memory Leaks, Part I

    This episode delves into the history of Ukrainian underground music from the late 1980s and early 1990s, focusing on independent artists and the avant-folk scene. It features an interview with Andrii Strakhov of Верба Хльос and discusses t…

  • Nuts & Bolts S4 E1 – Cathy van Eck

    This episode of Nuts & Bolts features host Jessica Sligter interviewing composer, sound artist, and researcher Cathy van Eck. They discuss van Eck's work, which integrates performance art, electronic music, and visual arts, and her book ex…

  • Nuts and Bolts S3 E4 – Jessica Sligter

    The final episode of Nuts and Bolts Season 3 features Jessica Sligter, a Berlin-based performer, composer, and producer. Her work explores conflict and border-crossing through experimental music and text. The episode was supported by the N…

  • Nuts and Bolts S3 E3 – Nadah el Shazly

    This episode features an interview with Nadah el Shazly, a Cairo-based producer and composer. The discussion covers her reinvention of early 20th-century Egyptian popular music, her exploration of new sonic territories, and her creative pr…

  • Nuts and Bolts S3 E2 – Jana Winderen

    This episode features researcher and artist Jana Winderen, who explores audio environments and ecosystems, including underwater noise pollution. The discussion covers her artistic practice, environmental concerns, and technical aspects lik…

  • Nuts and Bolts S3 E1 – Jessica Ekomane

    This episode features a conversation with Berlin-based electronic musician and sound artist Jessica Ekomane. Ekomane discusses her recent LP Multivocal and her artistic exploration of psychoacoustics, rhythm, and the interplay of noise and…

  • The Best of Times… with Geddy Lee

    John Doran interviews Geddy Lee, musician from Rush, on The Best Of Times podcast. Lee, who dropped out of high school to join Rush in 1968, discusses his life experiences and his new book, The Big Beautiful Book Of Bass.

  • The Best of Times… with Kate Tempest

    Kate Tempest, a celebrated poet, novelist, and musician, joins John Doran on The Best of Times podcast to discuss pivotal moments in her life and career. Her latest album, 'The Book Of Traps And Lessons,' was recently released.

  • Nuts And Bolts S02 E04 – Maja S. K. Ratkje

    In the final episode of Nuts And Bolts Season 2, host Jessica Sligter interviews Maja S. K. Ratkje about her use of technology, improvisation, and gear, including oscillators and custom equipment.

  • The Best of Times… with Cate Le Bon

    Musician Cate Le Bon discusses her Welsh upbringing, musical evolution drawing from folk, prog, psych, and krautrock influences, and the creation of her new album "Reward," which was written while she learned woodworking.

  • The Best Of Times… with Mavis Staples

    Mavis Staples, born in Chicago in 1939, joins John Doran on The Best Of Times... podcast. She shares her experiences, from the early success of The Staples Singers and their role in the Civil Rights movement to her later collaborations and…

  • Nuts and Bolts S02 E03 – Jlin The Innovator

    On Nuts and Bolts S02 E03, host Jessica Sligter talks with Jlin about music production, emphasizing spiritual as well as technical growth. Jlin shares advice on touring, gear, and her creative process, referencing her albums 'Dark Energy'…

  • The Best Of Times… with Róisín Murphy

    Róisín Murphy shares details about her childhood in Ireland and Manchester, the formation of the band Moloko, and her diverse solo music career. She has also recently moved into filmmaking and has a new single planned.

  • Nuts and Bolts S2 E2 – Maria W Horn

    In Nuts and Bolts S2 E2, Swedish composer Maria W Horn shares her techniques for creating electronic music, discussing her use of software like Supercollider and various hardware tools. The episode focuses on her approach to electronic bea…

  • The Best Of Times… with Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave

    Kristin Hersh, known for leading Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave, reflects on her 35-year music career and mental health journey. She discusses her diagnoses of PTSD and dissociative disorder, which emerged after experiencing auditory phen…

  • The Best Of Times… with Horace Panter and Terry Hall of The Specials

    Horace Panter and Terry Hall of The Specials discuss their band's history, socially conscious music, and their new album 'Encore'. The Specials formed in 1977 and are known for their politically progressive and anti-racist stance.

  • Nuts and Bolts S2 E1 – Andrea Parkins

    Season 2 of Nuts and Bolts features host Jessica Sligter interviewing sound artist Andrea Parkins about synths, pre- and post-sampler technology, and her artistic practice combining performance, technology, and instruments.

  • The Best Of Times… with Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods

    This episode of The Best Of Times podcast features John Doran interviewing Jason Williamson of the band Sleaford Mods. They discuss life experiences and how they've shaped Williamson, touching on Sleaford Mods' commentary on modern Britain.

  • Neil Tennant Interview and Q&A

    Neil Tennant discusses his new collection of lyrics, 'One Hundred Lyrics and a Poem,' with Michael Bracewell. The conversation touches on his career with Pet Shop Boys, songwriting, the AIDS crisis, and inspirations.

  • Nuts and Bolts #4 – Susanna

    In the final episode of Season 1, Norwegian artist Susanna speaks with host Jessica Sligter about her music production process. The episode touches on her career, recent releases like 'Go Dig My Grave' and 'Triangle,' and a Bonnie Prince B…

  • Nuts and Bolts #3 – Danishta Rivero

    In the third episode of Nuts and Bolts, host Jessica Sligter talks with Oakland-based sound artist Danishta Rivero. Rivero discusses her work, which combines her gear and voice in a noisy expression, drawing from Venezuelan folk to metal.

  • The Quietus Hour – Show 57 (03/05/2018)

    Show 57 of The Quietus Hour features new music and conversation with hosts Luke and John.

  • Nuts and Bolts #2 – Guro Skumsnes Moe

    In Nuts and Bolts #2, Jessica Sligter speaks with Guro Skumsnes Moe. Moe is known for her work as a bass player, poet, Octobass player, and for fronting the band MoE.

  • Nuts and Bolts #1 – Jenny Hval

    The first episode of Nuts and Bolts features a discussion between producer Jessica Sligter and artist Jenny Hval about gear secrets. The show is produced externally by Sligter and funded by the Norwegian Arts Council.

  • The Quietus Hour – Show 56 (15/03/2018)

    The Quietus Hour Show 56 discusses upcoming new programmes available on Mixcloud and iTunes. It also features new music from various artists including Apostille, Mouse On Mars, and an exclusive fifteen-minute track by GNOD.

  • Show 55 – Judas Priest

    Show 55 of The Quietus Radio features Louise Brown discussing Judas Priest's upcoming tour and Glenn Tipton's semi-retirement with Rob Halford.

  • Show 53 – Matt Johnson (The The)

    Matt Johnson of The The joined John Doran, Seb White, and Al Overdrive to discuss his career, including his thoughts on celebrity, his collaboration with Johnny Marr, and his new album. The episode also features poet John Tottenham and lis…

  • Show 52 – 05/10/2017

    Luke Turner and John Doran reunite for Show 52 of The Quietus Radio, featuring new music and discussing topics like Noel Edmunds and Wild Beasts. A segment called 'The Chorus Interuptus' plays unidentified music snippets.

  • Show 51 – Hannah Peel

    In Show 51 of The Quietus Radio, Hannah Peel discusses her work, including combining brass with synths and music inspired by the Cassini Probe. The episode features selections from artists like Jo Meek, Hawkwind, and OMD, as well as a trac…

  • Show 50 – Day of Radio special

    The Quietus Radio Show 50 was a special Day of Radio event featuring hosts John and Luke, guests Barry The Barber and Todd The Dog, and a selection of music celebrating the site's history. The show included various segments, guests, and di…

  • Show 49 – Angus Andrew

    Angus Andrew speaks with Luke Turner about the creation of the latest Liars album, TFCF, detailing the influence of the Australian bush, his relocation, and aspects of his performance style.

  • Show 48 – Paddy goes to Green Man

    Show 48 of The Quietus Radio features staff writer Paddy Clarke reporting from the Green Man Festival. The episode includes music from performers like Shirley Collins, PJ Harvey, and Richard Dawson, covering a weekend at the festival.

  • Show 47 – James Endeacott

    James Endeacott, a former member of Loop and Rough Trade employee, discusses his extensive career, including his A&R work with The Strokes and The Libertines. He selects all the music for the episode, which features artists like Japan, Sof…

  • Show 46 – 10/08/2017 – New Weird Britain

    This episode of The Quietus Radio features John Doran and Luke Turner discussing the Supernormal Festival and introducing the concept of 'New Weird Britain'. The episode includes music from artists such as Cattle, Perc, and Teleplasmiste.

  • Show 45 – Gary Numan

    In this episode of The Quietus Hour, Gary Numan discusses his latest album, Savage: Songs From A Broken World, his aspirations for his children, and his thoughts on various life experiences with John Doran.

  • Show 44 – 20/07/2017

    The Quietus Hour Show 44 features hosts John and Luke discussing various topics including Mods, Ayrton Senna, Bill Drummond, and Barry The Barber. The episode includes music from recent Albums Of The Year selections.

  • Show 43 – Cosey Fanni Tutti

    In The Quietus Hour, Show 43, host Luke Turner interviews Cosey Fanni Tutti about her memoir 'Art Sex Music', her curation work for the COUM Transmissions exhibition, and her life in art, sex, and music, featuring songs she selected.

  • Show 42 – Paddy goes to Glastonbury

    The Quietus Radio show 42, titled 'Paddy goes to Glastonbury', covers the Glastonbury Festival. Staff writer Patrick Clarke was sent to attend the festival after The Quietus received a press pass.

  • Show 41 – Daniel O’Sullivan

    Daniel O’Sullivan joined The Quietus Radio to play nine tracks, including Gaelic meditations, Duke Ellington, Lungfish, and This Heat. He discussed his solo album Veld, inspiration, spirituality, and various musical projects.

  • Show 40 – William Doyle

    William Doyle discusses his multimedia art project, Your Wilderness Revisited, focusing on contemporary UK housing estates. He played music from the project and other inspirations.

  • Show 39 – Tim Burgess

    Tim Burgess joins The Quietus Hour Special to discuss The Charlatans' new album 'Different Days'. He shares his current favorite music and opinions on topics ranging from Twin Peaks to Sleaford Mods.

  • Show 38 – 23/05/2017

    In Show 38 of The Quietus Radio, hosts John Doran and Luke Turner share personal anecdotes and discuss new music from artists like Circle, Pasteur Lappe, and Nadine Shah. Producer Seb White also makes an appearance.

  • Show 37 – Warren Ellis of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

    This episode features a conversation with Warren Ellis of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, discussing his journey from fan to band member, his work with Grinderman, and soundtrack compositions. They also touch upon the band's career-spanning ant…