A sad end to a sad story.  But ahh, there was a time when he inspired more awe than ridicule.

Over the last decade or so, significant numbers of independent Swedish artists have been embraced by a burgeoning cult of fans worldwide. In the first of a two part feature, David Coleman selects 25 of his favourite artists from Stockholm and the North of the country.

Alan Shulman caught the kings of Gypsy Punk at their recent Burlington show.

Farm hands Lou Barlow and John Agnello weigh in on new Dinosaur Jr album.

What's with these homies dissing my girl? Why do they gotta front?

No Ripcord's Ryan Faughnder recently spoke with the American guitarist about his band's African-infused sound, their new album, and how their harrowing personal experience with the politcal unrest in Kenya last year inspired one of that record's best tracks.

You and I both know there's nothing to talk about - but let's do it anyway.

On the evening of No Ripcord's tenth birthday, The Comsat Angels, one of Sheffield's greatest ever bands, took to the stage of the Academy for their long-awaited reunion show.

In the final part of our No Ripcord Years series, we take a look at 2007, 2008, and the first first months of 2009.

2005 and 2006 go under the spotlight in the penultimate edition of our No Ripcord Years series. Sufjan Stevens, the Hold Steady, and Neko Case star.

Even No Ripcord writers get things wrong from time to time. As part of our tenth birthday review, we look back at three albums that we memorably overrated.

The No Ripcord writers look back at 2003 and 2004, and albums from Arcade Fire, Mission of Burma, Tom Waits, and the White Stripes.

Radiohead, Wilco, The Strokes and Fugazi feature in our nostalgia-soaked look back at 2001 and 2002.

As part of our tenth birthday celebrations, I asked the current crop of No Ripcord writers to contribute a few words on some of their favourite records of the last ten years. This is not intended to be a definitive look at the last decade; think of it instead as a space for all of us to remember some of the great music of the period and to promote a few overlooked efforts.

Neil Insh selects his favourite nighttime records, which include albums from Wilco, The Dead Texan and Angelo Badalamenti.