Catherine Yates

Articles by: Catherine Yates

Muse

“Listen to Romeo And Juliet by Prokofiev. It’s one of the heaviest pieces of music you’ll ever hear”: The magic and mystery – but not genius – of Muse’s first decade

By Catherine Yates published

With each of their first four albums Matt Bellamy and co injected more prog to their music, finding inspiration via classical composers, magic mushrooms and a Ouija board

Muse

Muse: "To call us 'genius' is an insult to other artists"

By Catherine Yates published

He hates Mozart and doesn’t believe in God, but Muse frontman Matt Bellamy and his bandmates have created some of the most awe-inspiring music recent years. In an archive piece from 2009, we delve inside the musical minds of Muse

Incubus: If Not Now, When?

By Catherine Yates published

All chill and no thrill.

Atari Teenage Riot: Is This Hyperreal?

By Catherine Yates published

The Empire steps back.

Beastie Boys: Hot Sauce Committee Part Two

By Catherine Yates published

So good they put out the second one first.

Mastodon: Live At The Aragon

By Catherine Yates published

More mammoth Masto-magic.

John Foxx And The Maths: Interplay

By Catherine Yates published

He’s got your number.

The Atomic Bitchwax: The Local Fuzz

By Catherine Yates published

Put some ’Wax on the tracks and slide on outta here.

Arboretum: The Gathering

By Catherine Yates published

Following the road to God knows where.

Amplifier: The Octopus

By Catherine Yates published

Set the controls...

The Young Gods: Everybody Knows

By Catherine Yates published

Still waiting for the world to catch up.

Rose Kemp: Golden Shroud

By Catherine Yates published

Silence is... oh, wait, no it’s not.

Jimmy Eat World: Invented

By Catherine Yates published

More blessed-out splendour from veteran emo pioneers.

Monster Magnet: Mastermind

By Catherine Yates published

From dope to infinity... and beyond! The double-M hit space-rock brainquake #8.

Helmet: Seeing Eye Dog

By Catherine Yates published

Still heavy as fuck.