Wire #488

Wire Magazine issue 486

David Lynch & Chrystabell: As their new album Cellophane Memories marks the culmination of 20-plus years of collaboration, the director and singer unpack their dream-like songs over a damn fine cup of coffee. By Britt Brown

The Sound World Of David Lynch: The Wire’s writers decode the strange audio messages embedded in the work of the visionary film director, with essays by Philip Brophy, Joe Muggs, Ned Raggett, Xenia Benivolski, Marc Weidenbaum, JR Moores, Lucy Thraves, Bill Meyer, Kurt Gottschalk, Emily Pothast, Claire Biddles, Ryan Meehan and Derek Walmsley, plus ONO’s travis

Invisible Jukebox: Dhangsha: Will Asian Dub Foundation’s founder member screw his face up at The Wire’s mystery record collection? Tested by Daryl Worthington

Unlimited Editions: Gothenburg’s Discreet Music label and distro reps DIY values in their international roster

The Inner Sleeve: Mabe Fratti on Pescado Rabioso’s Artaud

Global Ear: Monterrey is the melting pot for cumbia sound system styles from Mexico and beyond. By Juan San Cristóbal Lizama

Copper Sounds: Bristol’s instrument inventors ring the changes from bells to ceramics. By Louis Pattison

Miaux: Retro synths provide a happy ending for the Belgium based musician and sountrack composer. By Leah Kardos

Theodora Laird & Caius Williams: The London improvising duo are back in the room with their site-specific jams. By Lucy Thraves

Epiphanies: Lonnie Holley goes to church and finds himself in the recording studio

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