This week in music: new albums from Soft Play, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and Painted Shield. Also: explaining soundtracks to your kids, orchestral bang ’n’ clang, print is back baby, 65 not out, how many things can you make out of of these other things, competing theories, rising above it because you’re a professional, old mate three names, never happier to be shouted at, don’t read the comments, constructive feedback, ten points for a razor scooter, spoiling the big reveal, legendary moments in soft R&B and cutting bluegrass.

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