The Wire 486

On the cover: David Lynch & Chrystabell: As their new album Cellophane Memories marks the culmination of 20-plus years of collaboration, the director and singer unpack their dream-like songs over a damn fine cup of coffee. By Britt Brown. Plus: The Sound World Of David Lynch: The Wire’s writers decode the strange audio messages embedded in the work of the visionary film director, with essays by Philip Brophy, Joe Muggs, Ned Raggett, Xenia Benivolski, Marc Weidenbaum, JR Moores, Lucy Thraves, Bill Meyer, Kurt Gottschalk, Emily Pothast, Claire Biddles, Ryan Meehan and Derek Walmsley, plus ONO’s travis. Also inside this issue: Invisible Jukebox: Dhangsha: Will Asian Dub Foundation’s founder member screw his face up at The Wire’s mystery record collection? Tested by Daryl Worthington; Unlimited Editions Discreet Music; The Inner Sleeve by Mabe Fratti; Global Ear in Monterrey; Copper Sounds; Miaux; Theodora Laird & Caius Williams; Epiphanies by Lonnie Holley; pages of reviews and much more.