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Unearthing sounds from electronica's dark underground: an interview with christ.

Sublime imperfections — To coincide with a crowd-funded vinyl release of early experiments, musician Christopher Horne discusses the enduring grit of '90s electronica, standing apart from Boards of Canada and resisting computerised perfection.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Culture

Video: Mad bikers tear it up on the Alpine ice at Snow Quake

Sideburn x Deus Ex Machina — Europe’s finest custom motorbikes go head-to-head around a hazardous icy track high in the Italian Alps. This is the notorious Dirt Quake - on ice.

Written by: Alex King

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A merry fortress of alternative music at Citadel Festival

Field Notes — The first ever Citadel Festival announced its presence with a glittering lineup and good vibes in East London’s Victoria Park.

Written by: Ricardo Miguel Vieira

Magazine

Sub Pop's greatest hits playlist

Underground sounds — Bruce Pavitt’s iconic label Sub Pop lead the indie charge out of Washington state and introduced Nirvana to the world. Here are some of the label’s biggest moments.

Written by: Alex Robert Ross

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Why WFMU is the craziest indie radio station on your dial

Surreal sounds at 91.1 FM — WFMU is what truly independent radio sounds like - and it’s batshit insane. Director Tim K. Smith talks about his documentary Sex and Broadcasting: The Story of WFMU.

Written by: Alex King

Why I do what I do

Lift-Off Film Festival supports true indie filmmaking

New talent and fresh voices on Merseyside — Nomadic festival Lift-Off travels the globe to support real independent filmmaking. Next stop Liverpool.

Written by: Alex King

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Are we living through an indie publishing revolution?

The best independent magazines — Independent publishing is in fine health. We asked Ruth Jamieson, author of Print is Dead. Long Live Print, about her favourite magazines and how to survive in a fiercely competitive industry.

Written by: Alex King

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Five things we learnt from Miranda July's Southbank Centre talk

An evening with a multi-talented artist — Miranda July was in London last night and spoke on how to write sexual fantasy sequences and the real men behind her debut novel The First Bad Man.

Written by: Katherine McLaughlin

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Good luck Richard Linklater!

Saluting the uncrowned king of American indie cinema — With Boyhood’s six Oscar nominations, we’re throwing our support behind Linklater’s mind-blowing coming-of-age tale.

Written by: HUCK HQ

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