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Louis Goddard

Louis Goddard is a writer, an unashamed enjoyer (and occasional purveyor) of all things pretentious and, most importantly, an infallible gentleman. He lives in Suffolk, England, yet doesn’t own a tractor. .

Ipswich Rock City

Somewhere between the pub stage and the capacity-filled stadium is Ipswich, home to one of Britain’s most overlooked music scenes. Though, LOUIS GODDARD figures, why anyone would want to look there in the first place is anybody’s guess. (Profiles | September 18, 2006)

Bend Me, Shape Me

Producing music from printers, hacking Speak ‘n’ Spells for backing vocals—it’s not trendy garage band style, but then, it’s not exactly rock and roll. LOUIS GODDARD looks into the engrossing world of circuit bending. (Profiles | May 10, 2006)


TODAY’S FEATURE

God Save the Queen From You Chumps

Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week, Englishman JONATHAN BELL defends his nation against a cursing student of Anglo-Saxons.

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The Mommy Wars

Non-Expert Jessica Francis Kane leads her followers into the battle of the playground.

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Infinite Summer

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DIGEST

No Take Backs

Recently unmasked producer Burial joins his old schoolmate Four Tet on a cryptically released 12-inch. The result is two post-rock peregrinations sure to set your perceptions on edge.