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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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Fun update: I made an app over the holiday break!
It’s called Unstream: Find your favorite music on alternative platforms, directly support the artists you love, and move off streaming.
You can check it out here, at a URL I still find amusing: unstream.stream
#indiemusic #musicsky #bandcamp
It’s called Unstream: Find your favorite music on alternative platforms, directly support the artists you love, and move off streaming.
You can check it out here, at a URL I still find amusing: unstream.stream
#indiemusic #musicsky #bandcamp
Unstream - Find Music on Alternative Platforms
Find what's playing on alternative platforms, directly support the artists you love, and move off streaming.
unstream.stream
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Fun update: I made an app over the holiday break!
It’s called Unstream: Find your favorite music on alternative platforms, directly support the artists you love, and move off streaming.
You can check it out here, at a URL I still find amusing: unstream.stream
#indiemusic #musicsky #bandcamp
It’s called Unstream: Find your favorite music on alternative platforms, directly support the artists you love, and move off streaming.
You can check it out here, at a URL I still find amusing: unstream.stream
#indiemusic #musicsky #bandcamp
Bowie's passing really hit me a year later, at X Japan's Wembley Arena show, when rock guitarist Sugizo reappeared alone in the Earthling coat with a violin and this happened. Sat in the front row, I was overwhelmed by memories of my dad and how Bowie soundtracked our life, and I cried buckets.
January 9, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Bowie's passing really hit me a year later, at X Japan's Wembley Arena show, when rock guitarist Sugizo reappeared alone in the Earthling coat with a violin and this happened. Sat in the front row, I was overwhelmed by memories of my dad and how Bowie soundtracked our life, and I cried buckets.
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Here’s my 22nd annual music roundup — bigger and more ridiculously obsessive than ever. colly.com/journal/twen...
2025 in music
Here’s my 22nd annual roundup: sixty short reviews across five categories, plus shows, stats and playlists. It gets more ridiculous every year, but I do it to myself, I do.
colly.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Here’s my 22nd annual music roundup — bigger and more ridiculously obsessive than ever. colly.com/journal/twen...
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✨ Stars of the Lid Forever (starsofthelidforever.com)
Christmas update! I’ve just published 8 new shows, bringing our total to 25 🙌
Saint-Jean-Baptiste au Béguinage,
Nottingham Contemporary
St John-at-Hackney
Le Poisson Rouge
Les Voûtes, Paris
St Giles in the Fields
St Mary's Church Philadelphia
Christmas update! I’ve just published 8 new shows, bringing our total to 25 🙌
Saint-Jean-Baptiste au Béguinage,
Nottingham Contemporary
St John-at-Hackney
Le Poisson Rouge
Les Voûtes, Paris
St Giles in the Fields
St Mary's Church Philadelphia
Home
Stars of the Lid Forever is a fan-led project to archive their live recordings from over the years, all compiled in one place for your listening pleasure.
starsofthelidforever.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
✨ Stars of the Lid Forever (starsofthelidforever.com)
Christmas update! I’ve just published 8 new shows, bringing our total to 25 🙌
Saint-Jean-Baptiste au Béguinage,
Nottingham Contemporary
St John-at-Hackney
Le Poisson Rouge
Les Voûtes, Paris
St Giles in the Fields
St Mary's Church Philadelphia
Christmas update! I’ve just published 8 new shows, bringing our total to 25 🙌
Saint-Jean-Baptiste au Béguinage,
Nottingham Contemporary
St John-at-Hackney
Le Poisson Rouge
Les Voûtes, Paris
St Giles in the Fields
St Mary's Church Philadelphia
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Thank you so much for all the support you've shown for this series throughout the year. Its meant a great deal.
For the final edition. The series started with David Bowie. It was always going to end with him too.
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 52
🖤⚡x
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
For the final edition. The series started with David Bowie. It was always going to end with him too.
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 52
🖤⚡x
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
December 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Thank you so much for all the support you've shown for this series throughout the year. Its meant a great deal.
For the final edition. The series started with David Bowie. It was always going to end with him too.
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 52
🖤⚡x
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
For the final edition. The series started with David Bowie. It was always going to end with him too.
52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 52
🖤⚡x
lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
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A deep one for fellow fans... colly.com/journal/radi...
Radiohead at the O2
From one of the best seats in the entire arena, I saw my favourite band for the fourth time. Within minutes, I realised this would be the best gig I’d ever experienced.
colly.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A deep one for fellow fans... colly.com/journal/radi...
I never expected to see Akiko Yano play live, let alone briefly meet her and get an album signed. Good fortune to discover that the closing night of the London Jazz Festival at The Barbican was happening the day after Radiohead, so we stayed in London for it. She’s amazing.
November 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I never expected to see Akiko Yano play live, let alone briefly meet her and get an album signed. Good fortune to discover that the closing night of the London Jazz Festival at The Barbican was happening the day after Radiohead, so we stayed in London for it. She’s amazing.
Yet to come down from last night’s Radiohead gig. We were lucky to get codes and decided we’d stump for vip tickets if that’s all there was, and got front row. I’ve seen them several times, including Glasto ‘97, but last night was perfect, the entire band giving everything. Just… wow. Here’s Jonny…
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Yet to come down from last night’s Radiohead gig. We were lucky to get codes and decided we’d stump for vip tickets if that’s all there was, and got front row. I’ve seen them several times, including Glasto ‘97, but last night was perfect, the entire band giving everything. Just… wow. Here’s Jonny…
I love this so much. Jon's side project is a wonderful example of what it means to really love music and how rewarding it is to be a fan.
Side project launch time!
This one is for fans of Stars of the Lid & ambient/classical music. I've made a site in @getkirby.com to archive all the live recordings and of act as 'SOTL’ site as none exists. Adam Wiltzie also provided the previously unseen video footage:
starsofthelidforever.com
This one is for fans of Stars of the Lid & ambient/classical music. I've made a site in @getkirby.com to archive all the live recordings and of act as 'SOTL’ site as none exists. Adam Wiltzie also provided the previously unseen video footage:
starsofthelidforever.com
Home
Stars of the Lid Forever is a fan-led project to archive their live recordings from over the years, all compiled in one place for your listening pleasure.
starsofthelidforever.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I love this so much. Jon's side project is a wonderful example of what it means to really love music and how rewarding it is to be a fan.
Shocked about Mani. Forever grateful that my teens aligned with the rise of the Roses' in 1988-90, when the summers went on forever. Here's a love letter I wrote back in 2012. colly.com/journal/the-...
The Stone Roses at Heaton Park
In 1989, a band changed my life, but when they recently reformed I didn't want to know. This weekend, I gave my scepticism the slip and witnessed the resurrection.
colly.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Shocked about Mani. Forever grateful that my teens aligned with the rise of the Roses' in 1988-90, when the summers went on forever. Here's a love letter I wrote back in 2012. colly.com/journal/the-...
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In 1992, an Estonian female choir made me a cassette of traditional Estonian songs. The tape has degraded over the years, but I was able to use a few fragments in
'Singing Revolution', a track specially created for @electronicsound.bsky.social Cold War Electronica edition and double CD. Out now.
'Singing Revolution', a track specially created for @electronicsound.bsky.social Cold War Electronica edition and double CD. Out now.
November 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In 1992, an Estonian female choir made me a cassette of traditional Estonian songs. The tape has degraded over the years, but I was able to use a few fragments in
'Singing Revolution', a track specially created for @electronicsound.bsky.social Cold War Electronica edition and double CD. Out now.
'Singing Revolution', a track specially created for @electronicsound.bsky.social Cold War Electronica edition and double CD. Out now.
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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
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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