
The Quietus is Europe's leading website devoted to independent culture. We were founded in 2008, and since then have run series of podcasts and radio shows in various forms, from music and chat in The Quietus Hour, to favourite artists discussing their best (and worst) of times, to series on women working in the music studios, and the history of the Ukrainian underground. Artist guests have includ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 87 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

It's another sampler for the Quietus Low Culture Podcast, which goes out each month to our Subscriber and Subscriber Plus tier supporters. This month, tQ founders Luke Turner and John Doran cast their eyes over a controversial classic of French cinem... more
This is a taster for the main Quietus Low Culture Podcast, released each month exclusively for our subscribers – you can find out about all the other perks they get here. "Taster' is the right word, too. Back in the stressful early days of The Quietu... more
Here's your latest trailer for The Low Culture Podcast, one of the regular perks enjoyed by subscribers to The Quietus – these wonderful people fund all our work. You can find out more about subscriptions here.
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As promised last month, here's a clip from the latest Low Culture Podcast, one of the many perks received by the subscribers who enable us to keep providing the antidote to the algorithm. This monthly show features tQ founders Luke Turner and John Do... more
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I’m really enjoying listening to this podcast. The John Doran interviews are especially good. A counter culture injection to sooth a workers commute 🤡. Melty.
This is a fanastic podcast. Really engaging, insightful and adeptly navigated chat. Looking forward to the next one.
Hello from Australia. I always use your site to find new music. Please don’t stop.
It’s definitely good and better than any other thing
This is by far the best music podcast out there featuring new original and interesting independent music that doesn’t get enough airtime these days, guests from cult bands and funny informative banter. Loving it
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Two longtime cultural critics host a laid-back, wide-ranging conversation about music, film, literature, and art, often tying specific artefacts to broader cultural trends. Episodes blend thoughtful analysis with banter, personal anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes memories, yielding recommendations and critical takes on niche and mainstream culture alike. Notable strengths include a strong curatorial instinct, accessible yet informed discussion, and a track record of thoughtful interviews with significant figures in independent music and culture. The format tends to reward listeners who enjoy deep dives into cultural history paired with perceptive opinions and generous camaraderie, and the show stands out for its subscriber-driven community a... more
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