Richard Thompson's stellar musicianship and thoughtful lyrics have

influenced a generation of artists, including Bob Mould and R.E.M.

Thompson's latest album, Mock Tudor, is one of his best. Addicted

To Noise recently caught up with the singer. (Click

here to read all about it.)

Also in this month's issue,

Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan talks about creating the score to

"Stigmata," while Kool Keith gives us the lowdown on Black Elvis. Plus

there's world-premiere excerpts from Kool Keith's "Livin' Astro" video.

And that's not all! Check out "Visual Noise" audio/visual features on

both Corgan and Kool Keith. And there's a new-artist spotlight on Bicycle.

Don't forget new columns from Dave Marsh, Greil Marcus and Michael

Goldberg. And lots more. All in the new issue of Addicted To Noise.