Oliver Kemp

Forever heavy: 30 records that keep me headbanging (part I) Metal is a huge part of my life – these are the ones I keep coming back to over and over again.

These are my forever heavy records - how do they stack up to your favourites?

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In My Ears #6 – Mamaleek, Open Mike Eagle & Neptunian Maximalism Plus: a slither of schadenfreude

This week’s listening diary includes Mamaleek, Open Mike Eagle & Neptunian Maximalism - plus a bit of schadenfreude in the intro …

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In My Ears #5 – Alex G, Coil & Clipse Plus: the passing of a titan

This week’s listening diary is up - words on Clipse, Coil and Alex G, plus some thoughts about the legendary Ozzy Osbourne

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“If I hear AI music and I like it? Shoot me” Discussing all things streaming with Qobuz boss, Dan Mactka

The latest Substack piece is an interview with Qobuz streaming boss Dan Mackta - a refreshingly honest take on the streaming industry!

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YouTube video by deep cuts 5 Albums to Get You Into DRONE

New video 📺

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30 records that fuelled my ambient obsession (part II) The second batch of albums that changed my thinking – from Éliane Radigue to Tim Hecker

Just published the second half of my ambient list - check out the article and playlist at the link!

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In My Ears #3 – Hesse Kassel, Alice Coltrane & Deftones "Shove it shove it shove it"

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30 records that fuelled my ambient obsession (part I) Some of the absolute best the genre has to offer – and why I love them

Ambient music has played a huge part in my obsession with music – so I thought I’d delve into the records that got me there!

Which ambient records are your favourite, or mean something to you?

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Glastonbury thrives as the grassroots music scene dies As festival goers head to Worthy Farm this week, independent live music has never been more at risk

As festival goers head to Worthy Farm for Glastonbury, independent live music scenes are collapsing. I spoke to people across the industry to get their take - and whether anything can be done

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In My Ears #1 The first in a weekly series – requested by the deep cuts paid subscribers

Latest edition to the substack is live - a weekly listening diary full of new music, old stuff and oddities I’ve found. New editions every Friday!

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Down the spiral with author Adam Steiner On the Nine Inch Nails legacy and the best Reznor/Ross soundtracks

Check out this week's Substack newsletter – a sit-down chat with Nine Inch Nails scholar Adam Steiner

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A conversation with Fugazi's Joe Lally Red Medicine at 30 & The Messthetics

Check out my interview with legendary Fugazi bassist, Joe Lally

YouTube video by deep cuts A Guide to NINE INCH NAILS

NEW VIDEO: a guide to NINE INCH NAILS youtu.be/MC8Ik_2ulH8

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The Best Records of 2025 So Far From Yazz Ahmed to The Residents

This year has already been a belter – check out my favourite records of 2025 so far 👇

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YouTube video by deep cuts deep cuts is back – for good

deep cuts returns!

Ah thank you mate, hope you’re well!

Image of Oliver, in the new deep cuts set

deep cuts returns (for good, this time)

June 2025

The image shows a picture of Roman Abramovich and former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. There is a cartoon crown on top of Abramovich's head. The wording reads: 'Bigger than Bernie: Roman's £1bn Tax Dodge'

🚨Roman Abramovich could be due the biggest tax fine in British history

He may owe as much as £1bn to UK tax authorities – an amount even higher than the record tax settlement paid by former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone 🔗 bit.ly/4hBjXIA

It’s probably 2/3rds written? Think I should dust it off and get it finished

Thanks for the kind words, Liam!

Obscure, gotcha Chris 🫡

Looots of great ideas here!

Maybe I can find a way of doing that so it doesn’t take so long - they used to be one of the most time-consuming series when I did weekly videos

For sure a good shout

Noted!

Yeah essentials would be a nice thing to bring back, I agree. Maybe I need to put pen to paper and think about another long guide in ‘25

I enjoyed making the AOTY so much that I definitely plan to make more stuff in 2025. What do people wanna see?

Damn Alex, thank you so much for the kind words!