JR Moores

To celebrate the 25th birthday of Melvins' bonkers eighth album, JR Moores presents a users' manual to what the hell was going on

JR Moores peruses the latest psych rock releases, following some advice for when gigs return (if ever)

tQ writer JR Moores is publishing a book focused on the evolution of 'heavy music' this September.

Electric Wizards: A Tapestry Of Heavy Music, 1968 To The Present charts more than five decades of music at the heavier end of the spectrum, covering genres such as post-punk, industrial, grunge, stoner rock and much more...

Overblown musical pomposity to some, the guitar solo is seen as a benchmark of brilliance to many. But which is best?

The algorithmic writer-replicant branded "JR Moores" by his egghead manufacturers analyses the latest psych and noise-rock releases.

As Part Chimp announce their latest album Drool, the band's singer, guitarist and self-appointed nagger-in-chief Tim Cedar talks to JR Moores about invertebrates and Ringo Starr

JR Moores' first column of 2021 has all you need to hear from the worlds of psych rock, noise rock and (erm) chamber psych

From Conservatism to consumerism, there's plenty in contemporary Britain to attract the lyrical ire of Jason Wiliamson. But, argues JR Moores, there's a lot more to Sleaford Mods than needle-sharp commentary on the everyday present.

Where to begin with the Portland duo who revel in gloomy atmospheres, haunting textures and apocalyptic explosions of noise

JR Moores lists the psych and noise-rock records that have got him through this less than groovy year

From gorgeous instrumentals to songs about sad trips and shitty beaches, here's the latest psych and noise-rock roundup from JR Moores

Idles have been touted as the voice of a generation, but they may be better suited to novelty pop-up cafes, finds JR Moores

The latest psych and noise-rock offerings include music suitable for blasting across the solar system, avoiding Wetherspoons and having a nice walk in the countryside

Speaking to The Guardian in 2016, Martin Fry of ABC said that David Bowie's Blackstar resembled a special kind of double album...

As they announce their latest album, Hen Ogledd talk to JR Moores about making pop music, studying accessible philosophy, and paying accidental homage to Paul McCartney