wire: december 2104

From funk to fire music, punk to psychedelia, noise to improv, Wire writers apply their minds to the subject of freedom in music with contributions from David Keenan, Abi Bliss, Nina Power, Andy Hamilton, Robert Barry, Jack Law, Derek Walmsley and more. Plus: Invisible Jukebox: Peter Zummo The NY trombonist approaches The Wire's mystery record selection with all valves open); Cross Platform: Ursula Mayer (The Austrian artist blends gender and meaning in her lust films); Global Ear: Ainu Music in Hokkaido; Unofficial Channels: The Combat Jack Podcast; Bites: Laura Cannell.