Music

PJ Harvey records a new album in public

From deep soul explorations of topical subjects and the plight of the poor to musing reflectively on art, life, God and outer space

The musicians talk about their new double album

Michael Gira’s band release their first album since 1997

David Sylvian (Samadhisound, 2009)

Earth (Southern Lord, 2008)

Ivor Cutler (Hoorgi House Records, 2008)

New albums from electronica veterans Autechre and Dubstep producer Benga

As a new book on Public Image Ltd shows, the influence of their 1979 album Metal Box stretches far and wide

Robert Wyatt (Domino, 2007)

The Frozen Borderline: 1968–70 (Rhino, 2007)