Wire Magazine 435 – May 2020

On the cover: Diamanda Galás: The vocalist, composer and interpreter returns to the subjects of disease and diaspora via new work De:formation and her reissued debut album. By Louise Gray. Plus, Global Ear: Artists, writers and organisers from around the world including Mariam Rezaei, Yan Jun, Mai Mai Mai, Cafe Oto and Bruce Russell respond to the new realities ushered in by Covid-19. Dale Cornish: Retaining the mordant wit and performative verve of his electroclash days, the Croydon based producer and performer bristles at the cutting edge of UK electronics. By Chal Ravens. David Behrman: The career of the composer, performer, producer, artist and instrument builder has taken in some of the most significant advances in contemporary culture. By Julian Cowley. Invisible Jukebox with Amon Tobin; Unlimited Editions: Old Heaven Books; Unofficial Channels: Dubplates; Sheng Jie; JC Leisure; ONO; Gavilán Rayna Russom; The Inner Sleeve chosen by Octo Octa; Epiphanies by Shrimper Records boss Dennis Callaci; hundreds of reviews, and more.