Dave Clarkson
@daveclarkson.bsky.social
Music created from field recordings; caves, coasts, woods, fairgrounds, vintage toys…Part of Scissorgun. Also in Spectral Bazaar and Lines of Silence
https://cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com/
https://daveclarkson.bandcamp.com/
https://Scissorgun.bandcamp.com
https://cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com/
https://daveclarkson.bandcamp.com/
https://Scissorgun.bandcamp.com
Reposted by Dave Clarkson
Beautifully packaged reflecting @daveclarkson.bsky.social beautiful music
#Nowplaying
Ghosts Of Christmas Past (& The Effects On Mental Health) composed by Dave Clarkson
#Musicsky
#Nowplaying
Ghosts Of Christmas Past (& The Effects On Mental Health) composed by Dave Clarkson
#Musicsky
December 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Beautifully packaged reflecting @daveclarkson.bsky.social beautiful music
#Nowplaying
Ghosts Of Christmas Past (& The Effects On Mental Health) composed by Dave Clarkson
#Musicsky
#Nowplaying
Ghosts Of Christmas Past (& The Effects On Mental Health) composed by Dave Clarkson
#Musicsky
Many thanks to all who supported the releases in 2025. See you in 2026
@electronicsound.bsky.social
@moolakiiclubai.bsky.social
@louderthanwar.bsky.social
@mortalitytables.bsky.social
@wormholeworld.bsky.social
@dustopianfreqs.bsky.social
@darktrain.bsky.social
@gidcoe.bsky.social
@electronicsound.bsky.social
@moolakiiclubai.bsky.social
@louderthanwar.bsky.social
@mortalitytables.bsky.social
@wormholeworld.bsky.social
@dustopianfreqs.bsky.social
@darktrain.bsky.social
@gidcoe.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Many thanks to all who supported the releases in 2025. See you in 2026
@electronicsound.bsky.social
@moolakiiclubai.bsky.social
@louderthanwar.bsky.social
@mortalitytables.bsky.social
@wormholeworld.bsky.social
@dustopianfreqs.bsky.social
@darktrain.bsky.social
@gidcoe.bsky.social
@electronicsound.bsky.social
@moolakiiclubai.bsky.social
@louderthanwar.bsky.social
@mortalitytables.bsky.social
@wormholeworld.bsky.social
@dustopianfreqs.bsky.social
@darktrain.bsky.social
@gidcoe.bsky.social
Thanks Simon - much appreciated x
A few old and new tunes for Secret Self #114 with @bunkr303.bsky.social @warringtonruncorn.com @flcartographer.bsky.social @faexoptim.bsky.social @robertafidora.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy @daveclarkson.bsky.social @sulkrooms.bsky.social @megaheadphoneboy.bsky.social and more youtu.be/eq4kP5nwxek?...
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Thanks Simon - much appreciated x
Listening Party alert!
Why not join Mat Smith and myself for a chat as we play ‘Ghosts of Christmas Past…’
This evening 8pm BST at mortalitytables.bandcamp.com
Click on Live tab and then RSVP
x
Why not join Mat Smith and myself for a chat as we play ‘Ghosts of Christmas Past…’
This evening 8pm BST at mortalitytables.bandcamp.com
Click on Live tab and then RSVP
x
December 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Listening Party alert!
Why not join Mat Smith and myself for a chat as we play ‘Ghosts of Christmas Past…’
This evening 8pm BST at mortalitytables.bandcamp.com
Click on Live tab and then RSVP
x
Why not join Mat Smith and myself for a chat as we play ‘Ghosts of Christmas Past…’
This evening 8pm BST at mortalitytables.bandcamp.com
Click on Live tab and then RSVP
x
I’m honoured to have made small contribution to sleeve notes of reissue of The Return of the Durutti Column
Here’s my vinyl collection of album…includes original sandpaper ed from Tony Wilson archive, and a later issue scribed from Vini after giving him a copy of the KJ Koln concert CD on his bday
Here’s my vinyl collection of album…includes original sandpaper ed from Tony Wilson archive, and a later issue scribed from Vini after giving him a copy of the KJ Koln concert CD on his bday
December 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I’m honoured to have made small contribution to sleeve notes of reissue of The Return of the Durutti Column
Here’s my vinyl collection of album…includes original sandpaper ed from Tony Wilson archive, and a later issue scribed from Vini after giving him a copy of the KJ Koln concert CD on his bday
Here’s my vinyl collection of album…includes original sandpaper ed from Tony Wilson archive, and a later issue scribed from Vini after giving him a copy of the KJ Koln concert CD on his bday
Listening Party alert!
Why not join Mat Smith and myself for a chat as we play ‘Ghosts of Christmas Past…’
This Thursday 8pm BST at mortalitytables.bandcamp.com
Click on Live tab and then RSVP
x
Why not join Mat Smith and myself for a chat as we play ‘Ghosts of Christmas Past…’
This Thursday 8pm BST at mortalitytables.bandcamp.com
Click on Live tab and then RSVP
x
December 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Listening Party alert!
Why not join Mat Smith and myself for a chat as we play ‘Ghosts of Christmas Past…’
This Thursday 8pm BST at mortalitytables.bandcamp.com
Click on Live tab and then RSVP
x
Why not join Mat Smith and myself for a chat as we play ‘Ghosts of Christmas Past…’
This Thursday 8pm BST at mortalitytables.bandcamp.com
Click on Live tab and then RSVP
x
Many thanks to Electronic Sound magazine
@electronicsound.bsky.social
for including ‘Was Life Sweeter?’ in albums of the year 2025. Thanks everyone for supporting/buying it.
Much appreciated x
@gidcoe.bsky.social
@darktrain.bsky.social
@mortalitytables.bsky.social
@moonbuilding.bsky.social
@electronicsound.bsky.social
for including ‘Was Life Sweeter?’ in albums of the year 2025. Thanks everyone for supporting/buying it.
Much appreciated x
@gidcoe.bsky.social
@darktrain.bsky.social
@mortalitytables.bsky.social
@moonbuilding.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Many thanks to Electronic Sound magazine
@electronicsound.bsky.social
for including ‘Was Life Sweeter?’ in albums of the year 2025. Thanks everyone for supporting/buying it.
Much appreciated x
@gidcoe.bsky.social
@darktrain.bsky.social
@mortalitytables.bsky.social
@moonbuilding.bsky.social
@electronicsound.bsky.social
for including ‘Was Life Sweeter?’ in albums of the year 2025. Thanks everyone for supporting/buying it.
Much appreciated x
@gidcoe.bsky.social
@darktrain.bsky.social
@mortalitytables.bsky.social
@moonbuilding.bsky.social
Thanks @darktrain.bsky.social 😀
Yuletide Blessings to you all and a very good evening.
The Solstice Express with @lippykidmusic.bsky.social at the helm will depart UFO Central [@WarminsterRadio] y Radio MINERVA at 2200 GMT/1800 ART on Moonday evening. 🌿🌱🍄❤️
The Solstice Express with @lippykidmusic.bsky.social at the helm will depart UFO Central [@WarminsterRadio] y Radio MINERVA at 2200 GMT/1800 ART on Moonday evening. 🌿🌱🍄❤️
December 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Thanks @darktrain.bsky.social 😀
Reposted by Dave Clarkson
It is Bandcamp Friday. I have created a playlist of music added to my collection today - including:
@mikeparadinas.bsky.social as Tusken Raiders
@warringtonruncorn.com
@daveclarkson.bsky.social
@aviengel.bsky.social
@theanchoress.bsky.social
@kaylapainter.bsky.social
bandcamp.com/wgkerr/playl...
@mikeparadinas.bsky.social as Tusken Raiders
@warringtonruncorn.com
@daveclarkson.bsky.social
@aviengel.bsky.social
@theanchoress.bsky.social
@kaylapainter.bsky.social
bandcamp.com/wgkerr/playl...
December 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM
It is Bandcamp Friday. I have created a playlist of music added to my collection today - including:
@mikeparadinas.bsky.social as Tusken Raiders
@warringtonruncorn.com
@daveclarkson.bsky.social
@aviengel.bsky.social
@theanchoress.bsky.social
@kaylapainter.bsky.social
bandcamp.com/wgkerr/playl...
@mikeparadinas.bsky.social as Tusken Raiders
@warringtonruncorn.com
@daveclarkson.bsky.social
@aviengel.bsky.social
@theanchoress.bsky.social
@kaylapainter.bsky.social
bandcamp.com/wgkerr/playl...
Hi all
My new release is now out on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box available at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Patricia Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
My new release is now out on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box available at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Patricia Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
December 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hi all
My new release is now out on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box available at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Patricia Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
My new release is now out on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box available at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Patricia Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
Reposted by Dave Clarkson
Hi all
This Fri 5th Dec on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box will be out on a first come basis at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Pat Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
This Fri 5th Dec on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box will be out on a first come basis at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Pat Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
December 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Hi all
This Fri 5th Dec on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box will be out on a first come basis at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Pat Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
This Fri 5th Dec on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box will be out on a first come basis at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Pat Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
Hi all
This Fri 5th Dec on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box will be out on a first come basis at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Pat Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
This Fri 5th Dec on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box will be out on a first come basis at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Pat Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
December 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Hi all
This Fri 5th Dec on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box will be out on a first come basis at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Pat Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
This Fri 5th Dec on the wonderful Mortality Tables label.
Music created from vintage toy instruments, musical boxes, clocks + more.
Ltd Ed 50 x CDR box will be out on a first come basis at: cavendishhouse.bandcamp.com
Dedicated to Pat Clarkson, mum, who passed away just recently.
Dave x
Scissorgun ‘Scream at the World’ mix tomorrow night. Many thanks Kate @darktrain.bsky.social 👍
Locked and loaded in the Scissorgun is a mix of the highest calibre!
Please join the Dark Train as she embarks on an epic journey through sound and art.
We depart from UFO Central [Warminster Community Radio] y Radio MINVERA at 2200 GMT/1900 ART.
@scissorgun.bsky.social
🟡🟣🔵🔴🟢
Please join the Dark Train as she embarks on an epic journey through sound and art.
We depart from UFO Central [Warminster Community Radio] y Radio MINVERA at 2200 GMT/1900 ART.
@scissorgun.bsky.social
🟡🟣🔵🔴🟢
November 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Scissorgun ‘Scream at the World’ mix tomorrow night. Many thanks Kate @darktrain.bsky.social 👍
Great lineup of artists playing this weekend in Whitby, including Lines of Silence on Friday evening. Don’t miss it!
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Great lineup of artists playing this weekend in Whitby, including Lines of Silence on Friday evening. Don’t miss it!
Proud to announce our next Scissorgun outing (London) and new vinyl release which is out in a few weeks at dimplediscs.bandcamp.com and most independent record shops 😀
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Proud to announce our next Scissorgun outing (London) and new vinyl release which is out in a few weeks at dimplediscs.bandcamp.com and most independent record shops 😀
Many thanks @trevlad.bsky.social
...
@adamhipwell.bsky.social
Lord Cernunnos
@bluescreensg.bsky.social
Pietro Zollo
Heiko Maile, Julian DeMarre
Futuregrapher
Lisa Bella Donna
@trevlad.bsky.social
@daveclarkson.bsky.social
@davidedren.bsky.social
Louis Cole, Metropole Orkest, Jules Buckley
@suncastle303.bsky.social @timerival.net
..
@adamhipwell.bsky.social
Lord Cernunnos
@bluescreensg.bsky.social
Pietro Zollo
Heiko Maile, Julian DeMarre
Futuregrapher
Lisa Bella Donna
@trevlad.bsky.social
@daveclarkson.bsky.social
@davidedren.bsky.social
Louis Cole, Metropole Orkest, Jules Buckley
@suncastle303.bsky.social @timerival.net
..
Trevlad Sounds
Sound Frequency Manager
trevor.se
October 31, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Many thanks @trevlad.bsky.social
Many thanks to Katie and Leicestershire Press for the article about my recent album and chat about my previous works too. 😀
Was life sweeter in the past? Or are we just addicted to the aftertaste? Katie McKenna finds out why sound artist @daveclarkson.bsky.social goes digging through candy wrappers and childhood echoes. leicestershirepress.com/2025/10/28/m...
Musician Dave Clarkson finds sugary inspiration for sweet sounds of nostalgia - Leicestershire Press
Was life sweeter in the past? Or are we just addicted to the aftertaste? Katie McKenna finds out why sound artist Dave Clarkson goes digging through candy
leicestershirepress.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Many thanks to Katie and Leicestershire Press for the article about my recent album and chat about my previous works too. 😀
Hi All. Proud to announce that our new Scissorgun album is out now on Bandcamp as a download. For advanced orders of the turquoise vinyl edition and CD, please click on the link in comments below. Thanks x
October 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Hi All. Proud to announce that our new Scissorgun album is out now on Bandcamp as a download. For advanced orders of the turquoise vinyl edition and CD, please click on the link in comments below. Thanks x
Reposted by Dave Clarkson
NP: new Scissorgun album. Dave Clarkson on synths, rhythms, tapes and percussion (also collaborator with Lines Of Silence), Alan Hempsall (formerly of Crispy Ambulance) on vocals, treated guitar, samples, loops and Adrian Ball (light show and projections). music.youtube.com/watch?v=ylNm...
October 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
NP: new Scissorgun album. Dave Clarkson on synths, rhythms, tapes and percussion (also collaborator with Lines Of Silence), Alan Hempsall (formerly of Crispy Ambulance) on vocals, treated guitar, samples, loops and Adrian Ball (light show and projections). music.youtube.com/watch?v=ylNm...
Scissorgun, Polypores and the b.all plus lights and visuals. Soundchecks completed, lights dimmed and cue the music! Finish your Friday chippy tea and come down! Starts at 8pm at Gullivers, Oldham St, Manchester.
October 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Scissorgun, Polypores and the b.all plus lights and visuals. Soundchecks completed, lights dimmed and cue the music! Finish your Friday chippy tea and come down! Starts at 8pm at Gullivers, Oldham St, Manchester.
Many thanks to @louderthanwar.bsky.social for this terrific review of our new Scissorgun album louderthanwar.com/scissorgun-s...
Scissorgun: Scream If You Wanna Go Faster - Album Review
Crispy Ambulance ex-vocalist Alan Hempsall and experimental musician Dave Clarkson have made three previous albums, but this is their most accomplished yet.
louderthanwar.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Many thanks to @louderthanwar.bsky.social for this terrific review of our new Scissorgun album louderthanwar.com/scissorgun-s...
Some test pressings and a few advance copies of the upcoming new Scissorgun CD landed today. Scream If You Wanna Go Faster is coming down fast! Many thanks to Dimple Discs. Out on 10th October on CD or turquoise vinyl and the first chance to buy will be our Gullivers Manchester date in same date.
September 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Some test pressings and a few advance copies of the upcoming new Scissorgun CD landed today. Scream If You Wanna Go Faster is coming down fast! Many thanks to Dimple Discs. Out on 10th October on CD or turquoise vinyl and the first chance to buy will be our Gullivers Manchester date in same date.
Hi All. GRANDDADS is a collaborative album with artist and writer, Jude Montague. Recorded 2024 and featuring music, soundscapes, prose and splices of dusty old family tapes, the album explores the history and lives of both our Granddads. Available pre order on CD at wormholeworld.bandcamp.com
September 6, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hi All. GRANDDADS is a collaborative album with artist and writer, Jude Montague. Recorded 2024 and featuring music, soundscapes, prose and splices of dusty old family tapes, the album explores the history and lives of both our Granddads. Available pre order on CD at wormholeworld.bandcamp.com
Reposted by Dave Clarkson
Hi All. GRANDDADS is a collaborative album with artist and writer, Jude Montague. Recorded 2024 and featuring music, soundscapes, prose and splices of dusty old family tapes, the album explores the history and lives of both our Granddads. Available pre order on CD at wormholeworld.bandcamp.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Hi All. GRANDDADS is a collaborative album with artist and writer, Jude Montague. Recorded 2024 and featuring music, soundscapes, prose and splices of dusty old family tapes, the album explores the history and lives of both our Granddads. Available pre order on CD at wormholeworld.bandcamp.com