The Quietus primarily features writings on music and films, as well as interviews with a wide range of notable artists and musicians. The magazine also occasionally includes pieces on literature,
graphic novels,
architecture, and
TV series. The website is edited by John Doran, who claims that it caters for "the intelligent music fan between the age of 21 and, well, 73". Its staff list includes former writers for publications such as
Melody Maker,
Select,
NME and
Q, including journalist
David Stubbs, current
BBC Radio 6 DJ Steve Lamacq, Professor
Simon Frith and
Simon Price among others.. It is owned by
Mick Hucknall of
Simply Red, who also contributes. Among its best known columns is its "Baker's Dozen," in which artists select 13 personal favourite albums. Content from the site's interviews have been used by other national and international media outlets. The site's news has been cited by publications from Russia to Brazil and Indonesia.
The Quietus also organises
independent music gigs in tandem with entertainment venues. == Accolades ==