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Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Uncut is the essential magazine about rock music, written by people who love that music as much as you do. Every month, it features the most comprehensive and trustworthy album reviews section in the world. There are in-depth interviews with the finest musicians of the past five decades, and with the exciting new artists who are following in their great tradition. Insightful, informative, passionate about extraordinary music – that’s Uncut.

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In this issueEditors note“Yes we’re going to a party party…” I’M happy to welcome you to this very special issue of Uncut. For the last few weeks or so, I’ve been looking back at the magazine since it first went on sale on May 1, 1997. While there have been some changes along the way – cosmetic, mostly – I’m gratified to see that some things remain constant. The emphasis on high-quality longform journalism, the imperative to discover and promote new music and the commitment to unearthing untold stories that are evident in Take 1 all remain a critical part of what we do here, 299 issues later. In Take 300, we’ve chosen to feature some of our bestloved artists – from regular reader Jimmy Page to Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Spiritualized, Wilco,…2 min

In this issueEditors note“Yes we’re going to a party party…”I’M happy to welcome you to this very special issue of Uncut. For the last few weeks or so, I’ve been looking back at the magazine since it first went on sale on May 1, 1997. While there have been some changes along the way – cosmetic, mostly – I’m gratified to see that some things remain constant. The emphasis on high-quality longform journalism, the imperative to discover and promote new music and the commitment to unearthing untold stories that are evident in Take 1 all remain a critical part of what we do here, 299 issues later.In Take 300, we’ve chosen to feature some of our bestloved artists – from regular reader Jimmy Page to Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Spiritualized, Wilco, Low, Kurt…2 min

In this issueINSTANT KARMA!300 not out!An uncomplicated devotion to great music across 25 yearsIN the very first issue of Uncut, our founding editor Allan Jones wrote that “Uncut will unashamedly reflect the enthusiasms, the prejudices, the off-thewall passions of its writers. What we have in common here at Uncut is an uncomplicated devotion to great music, inspired filmmaking, old and new, cult and classic.” Twenty five years later, that mission statement remains as strong as ever.As you can see from the 300 issues displayed here, we’ve spent the last 25 years putting major artists on the cover and a ton of exciting new bands and musicians inside – tirelessly championing new bands and musicians and placing them in the context of the musical traditions that we love.Among these, we can count Lambchop, Calexico…1 min

In this issueINSTANT KARMA!300 not out! An uncomplicated devotion to great music across 25 years IN the very first issue of Uncut, our founding editor Allan Jones wrote that “Uncut will unashamedly reflect the enthusiasms, the prejudices, the off-thewall passions of its writers. What we have in common here at Uncut is an uncomplicated devotion to great music, inspired filmmaking, old and new, cult and classic.” Twenty five years later, that mission statement remains as strong as ever. As you can see from the 300 issues displayed here, we’ve spent the last 25 years putting major artists on the cover and a ton of exciting new bands and musicians inside – tirelessly championing new bands and musicians and placing them in the context of the musical traditions that we love. Among these, we…1 min

In this issueUNCUT GEMSSTEVIE WONDERTAKE 97, JUNE 2005“I always had that spirit of wanting to know and discover”Barney Hoskyns travels to LA for a rare audience with the soul legend as he patrols his Wonderland studio, stealing crisps from his backing singers and beating everyone at air hockey. He talks about overcoming prejudice growing up, his battle for artistic freedom and the key to a life in song: “Some days are mellow, some days are a little crazy, and that’s the same with music.”PATTI SMITHTAKE 182, JULY 2012“I’m such a sucker. Things make me cry”David Cavanagh is taken for a pricey lunch – £36 for a steak! – by the queen of rock’n’roll bohemia. What unfurls is the full, incredible story of a life driven by passion, an insider’s deconstruction of Horses, a…5 min

In this issueUNCUT GEMSSTEVIE WONDER TAKE 97, JUNE 2005 “I always had that spirit of wanting to know and discover” Barney Hoskyns travels to LA for a rare audience with the soul legend as he patrols his Wonderland studio, stealing crisps from his backing singers and beating everyone at air hockey. He talks about overcoming prejudice growing up, his battle for artistic freedom and the key to a life in song: “Some days are mellow, some days are a little crazy, and that’s the same with music.” PATTI SMITH TAKE 182, JULY 2012 “I’m such a sucker. Things make me cry” David Cavanagh is taken for a pricey lunch – £36 for a steak! – by the queen of rock’n’roll bohemia. What unfurls is the full, incredible story of a life driven by…4 min

Issue May 2022 - UNCUT (2024)

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