The Wire Issue 463 - September 2022

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.

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 specialising 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.