How Alt-J ruled the world… again

Alt-J didn’t get where they are today by being predictable. And the same goes for their marketing campaigns.
Fat, White and fiercely independent

Why one of the hottest new bands in the world has decided to go it alone.
Simon Raymonde: My life’s playlist

Read about – and listen to – the soundtrack of our featured guest’s life.
Meet the team: Nuclear Blast

The team at Germany-based Nuclear Blast like to work hard, play hard and rock hard. Clearly, they’ve chosen the right employer.
High point/Low point: James Sandom

The best and worst career moments – from some of independent music’s leading lights.