Mojo Magazine Issue 190 (September 2009)

FREE CD! AFRICA RISING: 13 mind blowing summer grooves from the likes of Tinariwen, Ali Farka Touré, Tony Allen, Toumani Diabete, Oumou Sangare, Konono No. 1 and more! ARCTIC MONKEYS: Roll up, roll up for Arctic Monkeys' circus in the desert! Featuring the inside story on the band's new album Humbug, producer Josh Homme, amps in the toilet, a girlfriend's jumper, boiled sweets and an exclusive interview with Sheffield's finest. PLUS! The Monkeys make their live return! DAVID SYLVIAN: From glam-pop king to free-jazz explorer, David Sylvian has spent the last three decades pushing himself to the limit. But where next for this latter-day Scott Walker? Phil Alexander looks for the answer in this month's MOJO Interview. WHITE DENIM: Austin's trio of Beefheart/P-Funk-inspired tricksters have returned with their new wondrous album Fits. MOJO's Andrew Perry hitches a ride with one of the most exciting bands out there. QUEEN UNSEEN: Peter Hince worked for Queen's road crew for over a decade. H