“Every sound is a source of potential and a part of the performance. It’s music, but not as we’ve known it. Think Brian Eno’s Music for Airports and Radiohead’s Kid A” – a review of my music by journalist Neil Laurenson.
I’m a musician, usually working in the ambient, electronic, and post-rock genres. I am currently enjoying the never-ending project that is building my own modular synthesiser, rewiring obsolete electronics to make cool noises, and looping sounds on tape. I perform both as a soloist, and as part of post-rock trio Moss Grotto.
My inspirations include Boards of Canada, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Sea Power, and the Silent Hill 2 soundtrack.
Have a listen
No Footpath – an ambient drone piece, made by looping disintegrating tape and playing it through my synthesiser.
Weorgoran – super experimental post-rock, made in conjunction with guitarist Harry Maull.
Dyatlov Pass – free live improvisation at Worcester Music Festival, with Harry on guitar again and Rich Stevenson on bass.
Live grassroots music events
As well as making and performing music, I organise and host grassroots music events as the “Drone and Tone Collective”.
These events showcase local talent, and also invite touring artists to headline and show their work to a new audience. They are hosted at venues around Worcester, from record store attics and DIY spaces to a cavernous converted church! Doing this has given me a great understanding of the local arts scene here in Worcester – it feels like every time I host an event, I make an exciting new connection!
Highlights include hosting renowned Netflix composer (of Red White and Royal Blue fame), Drum and Lace, organising a tour date for artists Minus Pilots and Good Weather for an Airstrike, and curating an entire stage of experimental music for Worcester Music Festival.
Below: the collective in action at Worcester Music Festival!
Sound design
Making noise is fun!
I’ve started making a collection of sample packs for anyone creating media (films, games, etc.), the first one – “Liminal Fog” – can be downloaded here on Itch.
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