Features
Studio Electrophonique
The fascinating story of Studio Electrophonique and its owner Ken Patten, an unassuming Sheffield car mechanic who provided an essential launchpad for Martyn Ware, Jarvis Cocker and countless others
Budgie
Former Siouxsie And The Banshees drummer Budgie has just published his memoirs. He opens up on his primary influences – from the delights of birdsong to the Radiophonic Workshop
Kid606 ‘The Action Packed Mentallist Brings You The Fucking Jams’ (Violent Turd, 2002)
“…a hyper-paced stream of pinched music that Miguel Trost De Pedro reassembled into his glitched-out vision of the dancefloor.”
‘Monza (Rauf Und Runter)’
Michael Rother dissects ‘Monza (Rauf Und Runter)’, an ethereal cut made with Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Dieter Moebius for Harmonia’s second album, 1975’s ‘Deluxe’
Automatic: Automatic For The People
Californian trio Automatic channel 21st century angst into brilliantly effervescent synth/post-punk nuggets – and somehow still find time……
Lucrecia Dalt: The Sensual World
Emerging from an “abyssal realm of erotic delirium”, the latest work from Lucrecia Dalt explores the nuanced complexities of human connection. Co-produced by Dalt and David Sylvian, it’s a charismatic and enigmatic ode to love and longing
Reviews
John Maus ‘Later Than You Think’ (Young)
Gimme Some Truth
Lucrecia Dalt ‘A Danger To Ourselves’ (RVNG Intl)
Stranger Things
Cate Francesca Brooks ‘Lofoten’ (Clay Pipe Music)
Magnetic North
Live Sessions
ESLS018 – Sunda Arc
Electronica and woodwind – together at last Sunda Arc is an electronic project that seamlessly blends digital soundscapes…
ESLS017 – Bodega
Brooklyn’s post-punk art rock stylings hit the Electronic Sound studio
ESLS016 – Ultramarine
Electronica blends into a sound art experience in the Electronic Sound studio
Recent
Sound Of The Year Awards 2024: Simon James – ‘Neolithic Cannibals’
We caught up with Simon James, winner of the Composed With Sound award
Sound Of The Year Awards 2024: Oksana Rudko – ‘Whisper Of The Stars’
We caught up with Oksana Rudko, winner of the Best Imagined Sound award
Sound Of The Year Awards 2024: Max Greening – ‘Vendors In The Park’
We caught up with Max Greening, winner of the Sound Of The City award
Sound Of The Year Awards 2024: Mark Williamson – ‘Cornholme School’
We caught up with Mark Williamson, winner of the Children’s Category
Sound Of The Year Awards 2024: Lucus – ’The Howlers In The Wind’
We caught up with French artist Lucus, winner of the Disappearing Sound award
Sound Of The Year Awards 2024: Craig Vear – ‘Jess+’
We caught up with esteemed recording artist Craig Vear, winner of the Best Sound Innovation award
RIP Stephen Luscombe
Blancmange co-founder has died at the age of 69
EX.SSES
Mysterious Londoner misfit is on a roll
Montjuïc
Power duo give downtempo masterclass
Nadeem Din-Gabisi
South London savant’s moment has come
Sprechen
Location: Stockport Est: 2015
Matt Goodluck
Oz tinkerer takes serious strides