Simon Ward
@simonmward.bsky.social
Making mostly animated videos in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa NZ
simonmward.com
simonmward.com
Just found this perfect little clip from 2009, on tour with @disasteradio.bsky.social in USA. Blink had just driven us all night from Baltimore, after Luke played a show there ... and this was us arriving on the outskirts of NYC at dawn. 🔊
February 5, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Just found this perfect little clip from 2009, on tour with @disasteradio.bsky.social in USA. Blink had just driven us all night from Baltimore, after Luke played a show there ... and this was us arriving on the outskirts of NYC at dawn. 🔊
Forgot to post the super nerdy promo for @amamelia.bsky.social 's Floating Opera music vid last year. We did so much fun research for the vid on @audioculturenz.bsky.social , thanks so much for the eternally excellent site ❤️ Catch the full vid here www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgaK...
January 21, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Forgot to post the super nerdy promo for @amamelia.bsky.social 's Floating Opera music vid last year. We did so much fun research for the vid on @audioculturenz.bsky.social , thanks so much for the eternally excellent site ❤️ Catch the full vid here www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgaK...
Most of the things I make with Jess Johnson could be called music videos but this is the first actual, for real, music video we've made together.
It's for Moritz Simon Geist's dreamy new single, from his upcoming album that Jess provided the cover art for. ⚱️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZU2...
It's for Moritz Simon Geist's dreamy new single, from his upcoming album that Jess provided the cover art for. ⚱️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZU2...
Moritz Simon Geist – Calibration / Declaration (Ambient / Experimental Electronica)
YouTube video by Moritz Simon Geist
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Most of the things I make with Jess Johnson could be called music videos but this is the first actual, for real, music video we've made together.
It's for Moritz Simon Geist's dreamy new single, from his upcoming album that Jess provided the cover art for. ⚱️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZU2...
It's for Moritz Simon Geist's dreamy new single, from his upcoming album that Jess provided the cover art for. ⚱️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZU2...
@amamelia.bsky.social 's number 1 hit song 'The Floating Opera' out now on @sunreturn.bsky.social !
Especially out on youtube with this music video made by me and @browntown.bsky.social Click the link for the full experience 📺
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgaK...
Especially out on youtube with this music video made by me and @browntown.bsky.social Click the link for the full experience 📺
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgaK...
October 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
@amamelia.bsky.social 's number 1 hit song 'The Floating Opera' out now on @sunreturn.bsky.social !
Especially out on youtube with this music video made by me and @browntown.bsky.social Click the link for the full experience 📺
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgaK...
Especially out on youtube with this music video made by me and @browntown.bsky.social Click the link for the full experience 📺
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgaK...
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my new album "raceways of my heart" is out now :-)
you can listen and/or preorder a CD here: babyzionov.bandcamp.com/album/racewa...
you can listen and/or preorder a CD here: babyzionov.bandcamp.com/album/racewa...
October 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
my new album "raceways of my heart" is out now :-)
you can listen and/or preorder a CD here: babyzionov.bandcamp.com/album/racewa...
you can listen and/or preorder a CD here: babyzionov.bandcamp.com/album/racewa...
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@babyzionov.bsky.social's 2025 has been full of sold out shows, festival appearances and charting releases. Today she has made it around the final lap to release her new album Raceways Of My Heart 💕
🔗 linktr.ee/sunreturn
🎨 @simonmward.bsky.social
📷 Frances Carter
🔗 linktr.ee/sunreturn
🎨 @simonmward.bsky.social
📷 Frances Carter
October 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
@babyzionov.bsky.social's 2025 has been full of sold out shows, festival appearances and charting releases. Today she has made it around the final lap to release her new album Raceways Of My Heart 💕
🔗 linktr.ee/sunreturn
🎨 @simonmward.bsky.social
📷 Frances Carter
🔗 linktr.ee/sunreturn
🎨 @simonmward.bsky.social
📷 Frances Carter
New music video for @amamelia.bsky.social 's smashing new song 'The Floating Opera' out on @sunreturn.bsky.social 🎶
Went to town on this one a bit but very pleased with the results 🎭 Huge thanks to @browntown.bsky.social for the incredible band logo.
Watch the whole vid here -> youtu.be/AgaKhwIKp9I
Went to town on this one a bit but very pleased with the results 🎭 Huge thanks to @browntown.bsky.social for the incredible band logo.
Watch the whole vid here -> youtu.be/AgaKhwIKp9I
September 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
New music video for @amamelia.bsky.social 's smashing new song 'The Floating Opera' out on @sunreturn.bsky.social 🎶
Went to town on this one a bit but very pleased with the results 🎭 Huge thanks to @browntown.bsky.social for the incredible band logo.
Watch the whole vid here -> youtu.be/AgaKhwIKp9I
Went to town on this one a bit but very pleased with the results 🎭 Huge thanks to @browntown.bsky.social for the incredible band logo.
Watch the whole vid here -> youtu.be/AgaKhwIKp9I
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Very happy to be putting out new music today after so long 💜💜💜 thank u to everybody who helped me get this together 👽 check it out
@amamelia.bsky.social returns with 'The Floating Opera', the first single from a new album due for release in 26. For the video she returns to work with @simonmward.bsky.social (w assist from @browntown.bsky.social)!
📹 youtu.be/AgaKhwIKp9I
🔗 amamelia.bandcamp.com
🔈 music.drm.co.nz/the-floating...
📹 youtu.be/AgaKhwIKp9I
🔗 amamelia.bandcamp.com
🔈 music.drm.co.nz/the-floating...
September 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Very happy to be putting out new music today after so long 💜💜💜 thank u to everybody who helped me get this together 👽 check it out
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@amamelia.bsky.social returns with 'The Floating Opera', the first single from a new album due for release in 26. For the video she returns to work with @simonmward.bsky.social (w assist from @browntown.bsky.social)!
📹 youtu.be/AgaKhwIKp9I
🔗 amamelia.bandcamp.com
🔈 music.drm.co.nz/the-floating...
📹 youtu.be/AgaKhwIKp9I
🔗 amamelia.bandcamp.com
🔈 music.drm.co.nz/the-floating...
September 23, 2025 at 11:20 PM
@amamelia.bsky.social returns with 'The Floating Opera', the first single from a new album due for release in 26. For the video she returns to work with @simonmward.bsky.social (w assist from @browntown.bsky.social)!
📹 youtu.be/AgaKhwIKp9I
🔗 amamelia.bandcamp.com
🔈 music.drm.co.nz/the-floating...
📹 youtu.be/AgaKhwIKp9I
🔗 amamelia.bandcamp.com
🔈 music.drm.co.nz/the-floating...
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Best Electronic Artist Tūī winner @amamelia.bsky.social returns with joyously imaginative single 'The Floating Opera' via @sunreturn.bsky.social.
The incredible animated vid by @simonmward.bsky.social stars an adventuresome (and hairy) touring trio, made with support from NZ On Air 🎵
The incredible animated vid by @simonmward.bsky.social stars an adventuresome (and hairy) touring trio, made with support from NZ On Air 🎵
Watch Amamelia's Animated Video For New Single 'The Floating Opera'
Best Electronic Artist Tūī winner teams up with Simon Ward for an imaginative new video.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
September 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Best Electronic Artist Tūī winner @amamelia.bsky.social returns with joyously imaginative single 'The Floating Opera' via @sunreturn.bsky.social.
The incredible animated vid by @simonmward.bsky.social stars an adventuresome (and hairy) touring trio, made with support from NZ On Air 🎵
The incredible animated vid by @simonmward.bsky.social stars an adventuresome (and hairy) touring trio, made with support from NZ On Air 🎵
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August 4, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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Single and album arts for the new ear-wateringly good @babyzionov.bsky.social material. Fantastic new album out in Oct on @sunreturn.bsky.social This new single is amazing 🐬https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/track/dolphin-diamond-raceway-feat-deepstate
July 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Single and album arts for the new ear-wateringly good @babyzionov.bsky.social material. Fantastic new album out in Oct on @sunreturn.bsky.social This new single is amazing 🐬https://babyzionov.bandcamp.com/track/dolphin-diamond-raceway-feat-deepstate
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Was reminded of this tour promo for 2012 GoldenAxe / Amdiscs today. Why did the internet seem much more enjoyable then??
July 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Was reminded of this tour promo for 2012 GoldenAxe / Amdiscs today. Why did the internet seem much more enjoyable then??
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Accidental dual play of ambient music radio show & Office Photocopier Basic Training Youtube Video was surprisingly good ... took me ages to realise it wasnt all the radio show
June 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Accidental dual play of ambient music radio show & Office Photocopier Basic Training Youtube Video was surprisingly good ... took me ages to realise it wasnt all the radio show
In celebratory news, the local gig guide my buddies & I make each week reached 10k followers on ig this weekend. It's approaching 5yrs of doing this every week & I'm quite pleased ppl find it useful
May 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In celebratory news, the local gig guide my buddies & I make each week reached 10k followers on ig this weekend. It's approaching 5yrs of doing this every week & I'm quite pleased ppl find it useful
Saving this here so I remember how chaotic my brain has been this year. Hoping to pull it together for 2025 pt2
May 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Saving this here so I remember how chaotic my brain has been this year. Hoping to pull it together for 2025 pt2
Blows my mind that there's now a book written about my friend's work. Very much looking forward to celebrating & seeing a rare performance tomorrow at Flying Nun Cuba St. Congrats @disasteradio.bsky.social & @jingajik.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Blows my mind that there's now a book written about my friend's work. Very much looking forward to celebrating & seeing a rare performance tomorrow at Flying Nun Cuba St. Congrats @disasteradio.bsky.social & @jingajik.bsky.social
The new @babyzionov.bsky.social single is fantastic! I did the cover art + a little promo vid for it. Keep an eye out for the incredible new album coming soon via @sunreturn.bsky.social
music.drm.co.nz/cirrus-homeb...
☁️ babyzionov.bandcamp.com ☁️
music.drm.co.nz/cirrus-homeb...
☁️ babyzionov.bandcamp.com ☁️
April 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The new @babyzionov.bsky.social single is fantastic! I did the cover art + a little promo vid for it. Keep an eye out for the incredible new album coming soon via @sunreturn.bsky.social
music.drm.co.nz/cirrus-homeb...
☁️ babyzionov.bandcamp.com ☁️
music.drm.co.nz/cirrus-homeb...
☁️ babyzionov.bandcamp.com ☁️
Just put the plastic jug on the lit gas hob to boil some water, think I might be overworked
April 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Just put the plastic jug on the lit gas hob to boil some water, think I might be overworked
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We are so proud to share that MOKOTRON has been nominated for the following Aotearoa Music Awards:
🖤 Te Tino Pukaemi o te Tau | Album of The Year
🤍 Te Tino Reo o te Tau | Best Solo Artist
❤️ Te Manu Taki Tāhiko o te Tau | Best Electronic Artist
🖤 Te Tino Pukaemi o te Tau | Album of The Year
🤍 Te Tino Reo o te Tau | Best Solo Artist
❤️ Te Manu Taki Tāhiko o te Tau | Best Electronic Artist
April 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We are so proud to share that MOKOTRON has been nominated for the following Aotearoa Music Awards:
🖤 Te Tino Pukaemi o te Tau | Album of The Year
🤍 Te Tino Reo o te Tau | Best Solo Artist
❤️ Te Manu Taki Tāhiko o te Tau | Best Electronic Artist
🖤 Te Tino Pukaemi o te Tau | Album of The Year
🤍 Te Tino Reo o te Tau | Best Solo Artist
❤️ Te Manu Taki Tāhiko o te Tau | Best Electronic Artist