My Das Rad band-mate Martin Archer has released several CDs with Julie Tippetts, aka Julie Driscoll of “Wheels On Fire” fame. Some years ago (these things take time!) I was asked to send over a couple of short, acoustic pieces … Continue reading →
Check out my summary of the looping functions of this amazing pedal. … Continue reading →
Over the past few years, I’ve found it ever harder to motivate myself into watching live music. I don’t know why this is, since I love it, but I guess the years take their toll. However, this week, I’ve managed … Continue reading →
Yesterday, I got together with Martin Archer & Mick Beck to play some live music as a mark of respect for the imminent closure of Rare & Racy – a gem of a book & record shop in central Sheffield, … Continue reading →
I‘m delighted to appear on the latest release by Combat Astronomy “Symmetry Through Collapse” (on the tracks “Kyber” & “Hik Mahl Hisze”) recently released by Discus Music. It’s fascinating to hear the finished results of an Archer production, since I … Continue reading →
I’m looking at organising a Live Looping Festival in Sheffield next year, something like this. If you’re at all interested in helping or performing, please get in touch. Bright ideas about sponsorship and/or funding welcomed! … Continue reading →
Unbelievably, Novation have closed their forum. They say: “As the Novation community has developed over the years, it has naturally found the bulk of it’s voice on Social Media. To ensure we can be there to discuss and support you … Continue reading →
We’ve given an unreleased track “Cut Engage” to the crowdfunding appeal to save the shops on Devonshire Street – a really worthy cause, please call by and pledge some money – you’ll get a huge selection of wonderful music. We … Continue reading →
Mark Kermode has just tweeted about Lost Garden to 179,000 Twitter followers! Add that to 2500 from Mal from the Cabs and the word seems to be getting out – bless you all for spreading the word 😉
During the noughties, my brother Simon ran an excellent indie label called English Electric. They released CDs by the Comsat Angels & instrumental music by Chris Meloche and Stephen Fellows, but the economics model and the growth of file sharing … Continue reading →