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“Eerily beautiful experimental compositions”—Electronic Sound / Musician and sound artist specialising in magnetic tape and field recording
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Some good news: I’ve been awarded Arts Council England funding to expand my field skills and develop conceptual ideas. The highlight will be a short residency at @campfr.bsky.social in the Pyrenees. Then in autumn, I'll resume work on the album and other projects. LOTS to come 😊
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As one that has captured field recordings only via an iPhone 12 mini and as recent, a Tascam DR-07X, I enjoyed this article.
Archived a deep Q&A about how I use field recordings and why they mean so much to me. colly.com/journal/comp...
Composing with field recordings
Musician Henry Claude asked me some questions for his field recording research project, and was kind enough to let me archive my detailed responses here.
colly.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:40 AM
As one that has captured field recordings only via an iPhone 12 mini and as recent, a Tascam DR-07X, I enjoyed this article.
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'Blossoming Ache' a new three track EP released today over at criticalobjects.bandcamp.com
The EP features the main track from the video and two remixes - one by Pinklogik and the other by me.
youtu.be/h5ICUEnJ6SU?...
The EP features the main track from the video and two remixes - one by Pinklogik and the other by me.
youtu.be/h5ICUEnJ6SU?...
BLOSSOMING ACHE
YouTube video by Critical Objects
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
'Blossoming Ache' a new three track EP released today over at criticalobjects.bandcamp.com
The EP features the main track from the video and two remixes - one by Pinklogik and the other by me.
youtu.be/h5ICUEnJ6SU?...
The EP features the main track from the video and two remixes - one by Pinklogik and the other by me.
youtu.be/h5ICUEnJ6SU?...
Archived a deep Q&A about how I use field recordings and why they mean so much to me. colly.com/journal/comp...
Composing with field recordings
Musician Henry Claude asked me some questions for his field recording research project, and was kind enough to let me archive my detailed responses here.
colly.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Archived a deep Q&A about how I use field recordings and why they mean so much to me. colly.com/journal/comp...
One of my fave live albums, a joyous snapshot of Tokyo 1979, when top artists often worked together. Yano's touring band often featured all three of YMO, Kazumi Watanabe, Minako Yoshida, even Tatsuro Yamashita. Kate Bush fans will appreciate Yano's style. driftrecords.com/products/aki...
Akiko Yano - 7 O’Clock in Tokyo
Wewantsounds is delighted to announce the release of Akiko Yano’s cult 1979 album, recorded live in September 1978 at a pivotal moment in Japanese music history, just as Yellow Magic Orchestra was abo...
driftrecords.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
One of my fave live albums, a joyous snapshot of Tokyo 1979, when top artists often worked together. Yano's touring band often featured all three of YMO, Kazumi Watanabe, Minako Yoshida, even Tatsuro Yamashita. Kate Bush fans will appreciate Yano's style. driftrecords.com/products/aki...
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I know I keep saying this, but I sincerely thank anyone who continues to take time in reading and sharing these posts. It means a great deal....
Continuing my blog with this - 25 years of Kid A
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 42
🙏🖤x
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
Continuing my blog with this - 25 years of Kid A
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 42
🙏🖤x
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
October 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I know I keep saying this, but I sincerely thank anyone who continues to take time in reading and sharing these posts. It means a great deal....
Continuing my blog with this - 25 years of Kid A
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 42
🙏🖤x
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
Continuing my blog with this - 25 years of Kid A
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 42
🙏🖤x
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
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Calling any fans of Stars of the Lid out there: do you have any audio, video or photos from when you've seen them live? If so, please do get in touch!
This is for a side project I’m doing that’s kind of related to a recent blog post: hicks.design/journal/star....
This is for a side project I’m doing that’s kind of related to a recent blog post: hicks.design/journal/star....
Stars of the Lid Live - Hicks.design
Going down an internet rabbit hole of hunting unreleased Stars of the Lid material
hicks.design
October 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Calling any fans of Stars of the Lid out there: do you have any audio, video or photos from when you've seen them live? If so, please do get in touch!
This is for a side project I’m doing that’s kind of related to a recent blog post: hicks.design/journal/star....
This is for a side project I’m doing that’s kind of related to a recent blog post: hicks.design/journal/star....
Remember Bent's beautiful Swollen, released 25 yrs ago? They've rerecorded it, and it's gorgeous.
Wanted to share this because I've been friends with Millsy (one half of Bent) since junior school and he's mastered every Site Nonsite track and taught me so much about production. ffm.to/d7n2naa
Wanted to share this because I've been friends with Millsy (one half of Bent) since junior school and he's mastered every Site Nonsite track and taught me so much about production. ffm.to/d7n2naa
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September 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Remember Bent's beautiful Swollen, released 25 yrs ago? They've rerecorded it, and it's gorgeous.
Wanted to share this because I've been friends with Millsy (one half of Bent) since junior school and he's mastered every Site Nonsite track and taught me so much about production. ffm.to/d7n2naa
Wanted to share this because I've been friends with Millsy (one half of Bent) since junior school and he's mastered every Site Nonsite track and taught me so much about production. ffm.to/d7n2naa
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My collaboration with Pinklogik, 'Critical Objects' is out today. Our debut EP 'REWIND' features a main track plus extended remixes from each of us.
Bandcamp criticalobjects.bandcamp.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/criticalobje...
YouTube
youtu.be/pPXNhpMCArc
Bandcamp criticalobjects.bandcamp.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/criticalobje...
YouTube
youtu.be/pPXNhpMCArc
Rewind, by Critical Objects
3 track album
criticalobjects.bandcamp.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:43 AM
My collaboration with Pinklogik, 'Critical Objects' is out today. Our debut EP 'REWIND' features a main track plus extended remixes from each of us.
Bandcamp criticalobjects.bandcamp.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/criticalobje...
YouTube
youtu.be/pPXNhpMCArc
Bandcamp criticalobjects.bandcamp.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/criticalobje...
YouTube
youtu.be/pPXNhpMCArc
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Having a tape stock sale, from now until end of #BandcampFriday.
I've found enough EP tapes to create five bundles — all four tapes (without maps or other extras) for £20
Reductions on everything else: Live at Delia’s £6, Remixed £5, Japan Series compilation £7
sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/merch
I've found enough EP tapes to create five bundles — all four tapes (without maps or other extras) for £20
Reductions on everything else: Live at Delia’s £6, Remixed £5, Japan Series compilation £7
sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/merch
September 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Having a tape stock sale, from now until end of #BandcampFriday.
I've found enough EP tapes to create five bundles — all four tapes (without maps or other extras) for £20
Reductions on everything else: Live at Delia’s £6, Remixed £5, Japan Series compilation £7
sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/merch
I've found enough EP tapes to create five bundles — all four tapes (without maps or other extras) for £20
Reductions on everything else: Live at Delia’s £6, Remixed £5, Japan Series compilation £7
sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/merch
Having a tape stock sale, from now until end of #BandcampFriday.
I've found enough EP tapes to create five bundles — all four tapes (without maps or other extras) for £20
Reductions on everything else: Live at Delia’s £6, Remixed £5, Japan Series compilation £7
sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/merch
I've found enough EP tapes to create five bundles — all four tapes (without maps or other extras) for £20
Reductions on everything else: Live at Delia’s £6, Remixed £5, Japan Series compilation £7
sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/merch
September 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Having a tape stock sale, from now until end of #BandcampFriday.
I've found enough EP tapes to create five bundles — all four tapes (without maps or other extras) for £20
Reductions on everything else: Live at Delia’s £6, Remixed £5, Japan Series compilation £7
sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/merch
I've found enough EP tapes to create five bundles — all four tapes (without maps or other extras) for £20
Reductions on everything else: Live at Delia’s £6, Remixed £5, Japan Series compilation £7
sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/merch
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Some waffle about the Yorke/Donwood exhibition, embracing a loose creative process, and why an album can be "good art". colly.com/journal/this...
This Is What You Get
Radiohead’s music and art are inseparable, and a constant source of inspiration for me. I couldn’t miss this exhibition at The Ashmolean in Oxford.
colly.com
August 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Some waffle about the Yorke/Donwood exhibition, embracing a loose creative process, and why an album can be "good art". colly.com/journal/this...
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The EPs @sitenonsite.com has created as memories of Japan are truly beautiful and often moving. This titled 'Hiroshima' is typical of the dedication he's given to the entire series and a poignant relection on a catastrophic moment in human history...
bsky.app/profile/site...
bsky.app/profile/site...
Today is #HiroshimaDay, marking 80 years since the devastating atomic bombing. My song Paper Cranes documents an emotional visit to the peace museum and an encounter with a survivor. Today and every Aug 6, I’ll donate any profits to a Hibakusha charity. sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/album/hirosh...
August 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The EPs @sitenonsite.com has created as memories of Japan are truly beautiful and often moving. This titled 'Hiroshima' is typical of the dedication he's given to the entire series and a poignant relection on a catastrophic moment in human history...
bsky.app/profile/site...
bsky.app/profile/site...
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I can’t imagine there’s anyone who hasn’t bought this wonderful EP, but just in case, now would be a patricularly good day to do it
Today is #HiroshimaDay, marking 80 years since the devastating atomic bombing. My song Paper Cranes documents an emotional visit to the peace museum and an encounter with a survivor. Today and every Aug 6, I’ll donate any profits to a Hibakusha charity. sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/album/hirosh...
August 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I can’t imagine there’s anyone who hasn’t bought this wonderful EP, but just in case, now would be a patricularly good day to do it
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Honoured that Tot/Onyx included Paper Cranes on their moving Hiroshima/Nagasaki mix (my first play on NTS). "Making this mix gave me time to reflect on the ongoing genocide and atrocities... It proved that sometimes music can tell stories better than the language." www.nts.live/shows/guests...
Tot/Onyx - Hiroshima/Nagasaki 28th August 2024
Playing Experimental, Musique Concrete. Tokyo-born, Berlin-based sound artist and producer Tot/Onyx presents an hour of Nuclear Age music, remembering the first, and hopefully final, ever atomic bombs...
www.nts.live
August 31, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Honoured that Tot/Onyx included Paper Cranes on their moving Hiroshima/Nagasaki mix (my first play on NTS). "Making this mix gave me time to reflect on the ongoing genocide and atrocities... It proved that sometimes music can tell stories better than the language." www.nts.live/shows/guests...
Today is #HiroshimaDay, marking 80 years since the devastating atomic bombing. My song Paper Cranes documents an emotional visit to the peace museum and an encounter with a survivor. Today and every Aug 6, I’ll donate any profits to a Hibakusha charity. sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/album/hirosh...
August 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Today is #HiroshimaDay, marking 80 years since the devastating atomic bombing. My song Paper Cranes documents an emotional visit to the peace museum and an encounter with a survivor. Today and every Aug 6, I’ll donate any profits to a Hibakusha charity. sitenonsite.bandcamp.com/album/hirosh...
Notes and audio clips from a recent field recording session with Dr. Marcus Headley — revealing the hidden electromagnetic soundscape and capturing the audible world with greater clarity and intention. colly.com/journal/deep...
Deep listening: an afternoon of advanced sound discovery
My recent session with a field recording expert was truly ear-opening. If you’re curious how Greenwich sounds through shotgun mics, hydrophones, electromagnets, anti-radios, bat detectors and binaural...
colly.com
July 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Notes and audio clips from a recent field recording session with Dr. Marcus Headley — revealing the hidden electromagnetic soundscape and capturing the audible world with greater clarity and intention. colly.com/journal/deep...
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As always, thanks to anyone who's continuing to follow this series.
I'm continuing with this...
You can take the man out of Manchester, but never Manchester out of the man 🖤x
52 Albums To Shape A Soul : Part 29
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
I'm continuing with this...
You can take the man out of Manchester, but never Manchester out of the man 🖤x
52 Albums To Shape A Soul : Part 29
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
June 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
As always, thanks to anyone who's continuing to follow this series.
I'm continuing with this...
You can take the man out of Manchester, but never Manchester out of the man 🖤x
52 Albums To Shape A Soul : Part 29
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
I'm continuing with this...
You can take the man out of Manchester, but never Manchester out of the man 🖤x
52 Albums To Shape A Soul : Part 29
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
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Driven grouse shooting should be banned entirely and our uplands—drained and burned by the rich for grouse farming—returned to health. Decades of work have failed, so perhaps we should try licensing, but birds of prey will still be killed in appalling ways, and I'll likely never see a Hen Harrier.
The illegal killing of our beautiful birds must stop.
It’s good to see MPs will be debating this urgent issue on Monday.
Thank you to everyone who's spoken up so far. We’re close to getting the change our upland wildlife needs.
It’s good to see MPs will be debating this urgent issue on Monday.
Thank you to everyone who's spoken up so far. We’re close to getting the change our upland wildlife needs.
The illegal killing of Hen Harriers has hit a devastating new high. ⚠️
A new RSPB report reveals 102 incidents in just five years - with the majority on, or near, grouse moors.
A thread…
A new RSPB report reveals 102 incidents in just five years - with the majority on, or near, grouse moors.
A thread…
June 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Driven grouse shooting should be banned entirely and our uplands—drained and burned by the rich for grouse farming—returned to health. Decades of work have failed, so perhaps we should try licensing, but birds of prey will still be killed in appalling ways, and I'll likely never see a Hen Harrier.
Lost several hours to the new ’Your Ears Later Will Know to Listen’ exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary, which explores “how sound connects us with histories, places and identities”.
June 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Lost several hours to the new ’Your Ears Later Will Know to Listen’ exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary, which explores “how sound connects us with histories, places and identities”.
Closing in on something.
June 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Closing in on something.
Immersed in experiments on a rainy afternoon.
May 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Immersed in experiments on a rainy afternoon.
Tested several different cassettes in the 414 today. RTM won every time. Imagine if the made a Type II. www.recordingthemasters.com
May 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Tested several different cassettes in the 414 today. RTM won every time. Imagine if the made a Type II. www.recordingthemasters.com
Fun with Oaka Instruments’ weatherised, water-resistant Tellus contact mic in the Pyrenees a couple of weeks ago. I like to capture unusual, earthy micro textures to play with later and use them to underpin songs about the place. The results are always interesting and, sometimes, eerily percussive.
May 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Fun with Oaka Instruments’ weatherised, water-resistant Tellus contact mic in the Pyrenees a couple of weeks ago. I like to capture unusual, earthy micro textures to play with later and use them to underpin songs about the place. The results are always interesting and, sometimes, eerily percussive.
My recent short residency at @campfr.bsky.social with other musicians and artists was a transformative experience, and the perfect start to this Summer's ACE-funded activity.
I preserved a little time each day to reflect and write; here's everything tagged Camp France. colly.com/journal/tag:...
I preserved a little time each day to reflect and write; here's everything tagged Camp France. colly.com/journal/tag:...
May 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
My recent short residency at @campfr.bsky.social with other musicians and artists was a transformative experience, and the perfect start to this Summer's ACE-funded activity.
I preserved a little time each day to reflect and write; here's everything tagged Camp France. colly.com/journal/tag:...
I preserved a little time each day to reflect and write; here's everything tagged Camp France. colly.com/journal/tag:...
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Thanks as always to anyone who's been reading these blog updates. I'm genuinely grateful.
Here's the latest post. Sharing thoughts on the brief, bright intensity of visceral pop music 🖤x
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 25
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
Here's the latest post. Sharing thoughts on the brief, bright intensity of visceral pop music 🖤x
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 25
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
May 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Thanks as always to anyone who's been reading these blog updates. I'm genuinely grateful.
Here's the latest post. Sharing thoughts on the brief, bright intensity of visceral pop music 🖤x
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 25
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
Here's the latest post. Sharing thoughts on the brief, bright intensity of visceral pop music 🖤x
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 25
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...