The Wire
The Wire is the world's leading independent monthly music magazine. The first issue was published in 1982. More than four decades on the magazine remains committed to reporting on a dynamic global network of underground, alternative and experimental musics by publishing journalism and photography by some of the subculture’s most original and authoritative critics and observers.
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On the cover: Masma Dream World. Inside: Louis Laurain, Caxtrinho, Able Noise, Polonius, Macie Stewart, Chris Cundy, Invisible Jukebox: Lydia Lunch, Unlimited Editions: Pointless Geometry, The Inner Sleeve: Jules Reidy, Global Ear: Tijuana, Epiphanies: Sachiko M, Against The Grain: George Rayner-Law on the meaning of folk, plus in the reviews sections: Xhosa Cole, Edvard Graham Lewis, rare and unreleased Finnish electro, Saint Etienne, Les Disques Omnison, Marilyn Nonken, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Rammellzee, London Contemporary Music Festival and more.