Ben Hogwood
@benarcanafm.bsky.social
The music sounds better with you! Music rights for Naxos; editor of Arcana.fm website; writing for musicOMH & Presto Music. Dreams of forming acoustic band Good On Paper while supporting the Canaries #ncfc
Really liking the new Harry Styles. Shades of early morning / late night Ibiza
January 23, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Really liking the new Harry Styles. Shades of early morning / late night Ibiza
A playlist in honour of trumpeter John Wallace: arcana.fm/2026/01/21/j...
In appreciation: John Wallace
by Ben Hogwood Picture courtesy of Wikipedia / Thechisholm Last week we heard the sad news of the death of trumpeter and conductor John Wallace, at the age of 76. There have been a number of affect…
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January 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM
A playlist in honour of trumpeter John Wallace: arcana.fm/2026/01/21/j...
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
"I am a fool, a happy fool, putting off the days of reckoning."
"I am a fool, a happy fool, putting off the days of reckoning."
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
"It pulls at my clothing and sometimes I feel I've got to pick it up, cuddle and kiss it."
"It pulls at my clothing and sometimes I feel I've got to pick it up, cuddle and kiss it."
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
'In the evening we had a dance'.
'In the evening we had a dance'.
January 21, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
"I am a fool, a happy fool, putting off the days of reckoning."
"I am a fool, a happy fool, putting off the days of reckoning."
On the rails and past the Tonbridge flood reserve with the music of Craven Faults this morning, his hypnotic new one Sidings #commuterworld
January 20, 2026 at 8:08 AM
On the rails and past the Tonbridge flood reserve with the music of Craven Faults this morning, his hypnotic new one Sidings #commuterworld
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Architecture of the Plain, 1923 #paulklee #klee
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Architecture of the Plain, 1923 #paulklee #klee
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Introducing Arcana's new electronic music project. Join me for Our Friends Electric! arcana.fm/2026/01/19/o...
Introducing…Our Friends Electric!
Today is known as Blue Monday, the day where New Year’s resolutions have traditionally worn off…and people have had enough of January. It happens also to be the name of one of the best electronic m…
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January 19, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Introducing Arcana's new electronic music project. Join me for Our Friends Electric! arcana.fm/2026/01/19/o...
No goals between the top 3 in the Prem this weekend, wonder when that last happened?
January 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
No goals between the top 3 in the Prem this weekend, wonder when that last happened?
Some thoughts on an excellent album I nearly missed at the end of the year: arcana.fm/2026/01/18/b...
On Record – Ben Marc: Who Cares Wins (Innovative Leisure)
Reviewed by Ben Hogwood What’s the story? This is the second album from Ben Marc, the pseudonym for Neil Charles – who uses it to bring together two split musical personalities. ‘Ben’ covers his ja…
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January 18, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Some thoughts on an excellent album I nearly missed at the end of the year: arcana.fm/2026/01/18/b...
As a neutral, Arsenal and Man City are often hard to watch, which today has proved. So much talent, but where's the entertainment?
January 17, 2026 at 7:59 PM
As a neutral, Arsenal and Man City are often hard to watch, which today has proved. So much talent, but where's the entertainment?
Great away result, that - avenging the horror show in the same fixture at Carrow Road and up a place at last. Signs of recovery continuing! #ncfc
January 17, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Great away result, that - avenging the horror show in the same fixture at Carrow Road and up a place at last. Signs of recovery continuing! #ncfc
My first album review of the year - and it's a beauty, from Mary Lattimore & Julianna Barwick: arcana.fm/2026/01/16/m...
Switched On – Mary Lattimore & Julianna Barwick: Tragic Magic (InFiné)
Reviewed by Ben Hogwood What’s the story? This is the first chance for Mary Lattimore and Julianna Barwick to realise their ‘musical telepathy’ in recorded form. The two artists, who have been frie…
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January 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM
My first album review of the year - and it's a beauty, from Mary Lattimore & Julianna Barwick: arcana.fm/2026/01/16/m...
More tales from the water park...with Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore casting their enchanting spell on the Tragic Magic album, out today #commuterworld
January 16, 2026 at 8:33 AM
More tales from the water park...with Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore casting their enchanting spell on the Tragic Magic album, out today #commuterworld
A review of the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Martyn Brabbins, brightening Tuesday with Liadov and Tchaikovsky: arcana.fm/2026/01/14/b...
In Concert – BBC Symphony Orchestra / Martyn Brabbins @ Maida Vale Studios: Liadov & Tchaikovsky
BBC Symphony Orchestra / Martyn Brabbins (above) Liadov Ballade: About Olden Times Op.21b (1889)Tchaikovsky Symphony no.1 in G minor Op.13 ‘Winter Daydreams’ (1866) Studio 1, BBC Maida Vale Studios…
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January 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM
A review of the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Martyn Brabbins, brightening Tuesday with Liadov and Tchaikovsky: arcana.fm/2026/01/14/b...
On the edge of the park (!) and enjoying the company of Ben Marc again, his Who Cares Wins album. It's a grower! #commuterworld
January 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM
On the edge of the park (!) and enjoying the company of Ben Marc again, his Who Cares Wins album. It's a grower! #commuterworld
A winning combination of voice (Julianna Barwick), harp (Mary Lattimore) and electronics (both) are an ideal match for today's misty sunrise on the gorgeous new album Tragic Magic #commuterworld
January 14, 2026 at 8:29 AM
A winning combination of voice (Julianna Barwick), harp (Mary Lattimore) and electronics (both) are an ideal match for today's misty sunrise on the gorgeous new album Tragic Magic #commuterworld
A review of Cuarteto Casals @wigmore-hall.org.uk yesterday lunchtime for @arcanadotfm.bsky.social arcana.fm/2026/01/13/c...
In Concert – Cuarteto Casals @ Wigmore Hall: Bach, Shostakovich & Turina
Cuarteto Casals [Abel Tomàs, Vera Martínez-Mehner (violins), Cristina Cordero Beltrán (viola), Arnau Tomàs (cello)] J.S. Bach Art of Fugue BWV1080: Contrapunctus 1, 4, 6 & 9 (1742, rev.1748-9)T…
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January 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM
A review of Cuarteto Casals @wigmore-hall.org.uk yesterday lunchtime for @arcanadotfm.bsky.social arcana.fm/2026/01/13/c...
Back on the rails...and another listen to Dry Cleaning's rather brilliant Secret Love album, produced by Cate Le Bon #commuterworld
January 13, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Back on the rails...and another listen to Dry Cleaning's rather brilliant Secret Love album, produced by Cate Le Bon #commuterworld
A fine lunchtime concert from Cuarteto Casals @wigmore-hall.org.uk today. Shostakovich's 3rd quartet resonating all too strongly with world affairs at the moment: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
January 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
A fine lunchtime concert from Cuarteto Casals @wigmore-hall.org.uk today. Shostakovich's 3rd quartet resonating all too strongly with world affairs at the moment: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Instrumental musings in the gloom from supergroup Pullman - their forthcoming album, simply titled III #commuterworld
January 12, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Instrumental musings in the gloom from supergroup Pullman - their forthcoming album, simply titled III #commuterworld
Our local has a dark beer weekend. Could be dangerous, there are some fine specimens here. I may be some time!
January 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Our local has a dark beer weekend. Could be dangerous, there are some fine specimens here. I may be some time!
Our local has a dark beer weekend. Could be dangerous, there are some fine specimens here. I may be some time!
January 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Our local has a dark beer weekend. Could be dangerous, there are some fine specimens here. I may be some time!
Enjoying Dry Cleaning's Secret Love in the rain - another fine album from a properly distinctive band #commuterworld
January 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Enjoying Dry Cleaning's Secret Love in the rain - another fine album from a properly distinctive band #commuterworld
Thinking the @arcanadotfm.bsky.social site should have more pun-related content in keeping with its editor's dubious humour. A series of playlists for stringed instruments called Bow Selecta would be a good start! Coming soon hopefully...
January 8, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Thinking the @arcanadotfm.bsky.social site should have more pun-related content in keeping with its editor's dubious humour. A series of playlists for stringed instruments called Bow Selecta would be a good start! Coming soon hopefully...