John Talabot on Ć’IN, tinfoil headgear and the lost romance of Soulseek
The creator of one this year’s finest debut albums speaks.
The Essential… David Sylvian
10 of the best from the former Japan frontman.
How to… open an independent record store
Inside tips from Kristina, London’s finest new vinyl emporium.
FACT mix 315: John Talabot
The Barcelona-based house heartbreaker sees in his remarkable debut album Ć’in with a mix for FACT.
The Essential… 4AD
Cocteau Twins, M|A|R|R|S, Dead Can Dance and more feature in a timely celebration of the label’s classic era
FACT mix 314: Guido
Bristol’s king of orchestral electronic pop steps up for his second shot at the FACT mix series.
10 worst collaborations in recent memory
Unlikely, unpleasant musical hook-ups – starring Jay-Z, The Doors, Meat Loaf and Method Man.
Life according to… Scratcha DVA
“I ate ostrich and danced to trance.” Scratcha spills the beans ahead of the release of his debut LP on Hyperdub
Tracks of the month: January
Champion sounds from Grimes, Machinedrum, A$AP Rocky, Julia Holter, Objekt and more
FACT mix 313: Azari & III
Toronto’s finest dance music collective deliver a session of rough ‘n’ ready house and acid.