The 50,000-watt Despacio: James Murphy and 2ManyDJs discuss their vinyl-only soundsystem, the art of DJing and being uncool

How to release a compilation: A step-by-step guide

“Vinyl is like the audio version of a book”: Behind the scenes at Swamp81 with Loefah

Photo gallery: The best images from Saturday’s Independent Label Market in London

Label of love: What’s it like to run an independent record label in 2013?

“The Mortal Kombat soundtrack almost sounds like Chick Corea”; Thundercat picks 5 influential records

Cover Versions: The 10 best Mo’Wax sleeves; Q&A with designer Ben Drury

An introduction to Tropicália with the legendary Tom Zé

“This whole country is slowly being Mumfordised”: Q&A with artist Scott King on the state of popular culture

The Essential Collection: June’s 20 best releases on vinyl

“Everyday is different”: Ghostpoet picks five of his favourite records

A pure focus on listening: St. John Sessions introduce William Basinski, Nils Frahm, Actress and Tim Hecker