The Quietus Explained

The Quietus
Type:Music, pop culture magazine
Language:English
Registration:No
Author:John Doran
Launch Date:Summer 2008
Current Status:Active

The Quietus is a British online music and pop culture magazine founded by John Doran and Luke Turner. The site is an editorially independent publication led by Doran with a group of freelance journalists and critics.

Content

The Quietus primarily features writings on music and film, as well as interviews with a wide range of notable artists and musicians. The magazine also occasionally includes pieces on literature, graphic novels, architecture, and TV series. The website is edited by John Doran, who claims that it caters for "the intelligent music fan between the age of 21 and, well, 73".[1] Its staff list includes former writers for publications such as Melody Maker, Select, NME and Q, including journalist David Stubbs,[2] current BBC Radio 6 DJ Steve Lamacq, Professor Simon Frith and Simon Price among others.[3]

Among its best known columns is its "Baker's Dozen," in which artists select 13 personal favourite albums. Content from the site's interviews have been used by other national and international media outlets.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] The site's news has been cited by publications from Russia to Brazil and Indonesia.[9] [10] [11] The Quietus also organises independent music gigs in tandem with entertainment venues.

Accolades

In 2008, The Quietus won Student Publication Choice at the Record of the Day Awards.[12] In 2009, the site won Best Digital Publication at the same awards ceremony, where Doran won Live Review Writer of the Year.[13] The same year, it was chosen as one of The 25 Best Music Websites by The Independent.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. About Us. The Quietus. Doran, John. 19 September 2009. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212317/http://thequietus.com/about. live.
  2. Kraftwerk and the Electronic Revolution (DVD). PopMatters. Gabriele, Timothy. 18 November 2008. 19 September 2009. 16 April 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090416064537/http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/65546-kraftwerk-and-the-electronic-revolution/. live.
  3. Web site: UK online mag The Quietus list their Top 100 LPs of 2013. brooklynvegan.com. 4 December 2013. 10 July 2016. 1 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160701054511/http://www.brooklynvegan.com/uk-online-mag-t/. live.
  4. Web site: Sex Pistols možno nahrajú nový album (Sex Pistols may record a new album). 24hod.sk. 16 December 2008. 19 September 2009. sk. 11 August 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090811001520/http://www.24hod.sk/clanok-66736-Sex-Pistols-mozno-nahraju-novy-album.html. live.
  5. Web site: Jones backs Libertines reunion talk. Star. 18 July 2009. 19 September 2009. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304132937/http://www.star-magazine.co.uk/breakingnews/view/12928/Jones-backs-Libertines-reunion-talk/. dead.
  6. Peter Hook: 'New Order are arguing like a fat Blur and Oasis at the moment'. NME. 10 August 2009. 19 September 2009. 13 August 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090813080800/http://www.nme.com/news/new-order/46600. live.
  7. News: Sonic Youth takes a swipe at Starbucks' old record label. Allison, Melissa. The Seattle Times. 2 July 2009. 19 September 2009. 4 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110604101909/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/coffeecity/2009411570_sonicyouthtakesa.html. live.
  8. Web site: Día de asesinos (Day murderers). Sierra, Jorge. el Periódico de Guatemala. 27 February 2009. 19 September 2009. es. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110717061425/http://www.elperiodico.com.gt/es/20090227/lacolumna/92714/. 17 July 2011.
  9. Web site: Beastie Boys придумали название восьмому альбому (Beastie Boys name eighth album). Lenta.ru. 24 February 2009. 19 September 2009. ru. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221050/http://lenta.ru/news/2009/02/24/beastie/. live.
  10. Web site: Vocalista do Asian Dub Foundation vai apresentar documentário na Al Jazeera (Asian Dub Foundation vocalist will present documentary on Al Jazeera). Rede Globo. 2 March 2009. 19 September 2009. pt. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170143/http://g1.globo.com/Noticias/Musica/0,,MUL1023941-7085,00-VOCALISTA+DO+ASIAN+DUB+FOUNDATION+VAI+APRESENTAR+DOCUMENTARIO+NA+AL+JAZEERA.html. live.
  11. News: Hope Sandoval resurfaces; Tika releases new album. Agusta, Paul F.. The Jakarta Post. 12 July 2009. 19 September 2009. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221052/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/07/12/hope-sandoval-resurfaces-tika-releases-new-album.html. live.
  12. NME snapper and writer honoured at music press awards. NME. 28 November 2008. 18 October 2009. 10 November 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20091110002533/http://www.nme.com/news/the-clash/41357. live.
  13. Web site: Awards For Music Journalism And PR . Record of the Day . 27 November 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090209225104/http://www.recordoftheday.com/www/awards/index.php . 9 February 2009 .
  14. News: The 25 best music websites. The Independent. 16 October 2009. 18 October 2009. 19 October 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20091019083748/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/the-25-best-music-websites-1803346.html?action=Popup. live.

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