The Wire – #463 September 2022

On the cover… Neu! + 50 Years Of Motorik A special cover feature on the motorik rock originators Neu! to mark half a century since their game-changing debut album. This two-part special includes a new interview with guitarist Michael Rother by Mike Barnes, and a user’s guide to motorik rock by Noel Gardner which follows the road leading from Neu! and Kraftwerk through Stereolab to Circle and beyond. Inside the issue… The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari: Francis Gooding surveys the work of the originators of nyabinghi music and the forefathers of roots reggae, talking to members Sam ‘Time’ Williams and Calvin ‘Bubbles’ Cameron about a new edition of their masterwork Grounation; Global Ear: A new generation of musicians including Siriya Ensemble, Damahi Band and Soheil Nafisi are making waves in the jazz rock scene of Tehran inspired by the legendary guitarist Ebrahim Monsefi; Unlimited Editions: Niche German imprint Volke Verlag is specializing in the untold stories of experimental and avant grade music: Epiphanies: Dublab broadcaster Mark ‘Frosty’ McNeil explains how a life glued to the dial introduced him to radio as a participatory medium; Plus one page interviews with Eddy Kwon, Lenhart Tapes, Imperial Triumphant and more…”