James Holden and Wacław Zimpel Surrender to the Sound
The British music producer and Polish clarinet virtuoso built 'The Universe Will Take Care of You' in four spontaneous London studio days, capturing the act of playing without thinking.
London Artists
Lost in the Hum — 'Versionland' and the Edge of Perception
Composer Jamie Hamilton collaborates with Phaedra Ensemble to turn internet-age mythology about an unexplained global drone into a "darkly humorous fever-dream" about collective hallucination.
Soul and Landscape — Raz Olsher Reimagines the Spaghetti Western
The London producer discusses how island isolation and a borrowed Gretsch guitar led to 'Craters of the Lost Souls,' his haunting soundtrack to an imaginary Western film that doubles as a tribute to Ennio Morricone's cinematic legacy.
Golden Years — Red Snapper Keeps On Swinging
Red Snapper's Ali Friend reflects on three decades of creative restlessness, working with David Harrow, and why live performance has become more precious than promotional tool.
Unexpected Visitations — Bit Cloudy's Homespun Electronica
'The Visitation Plays' captivates with its sublime combination of meticulous programming and organic flow. Thompson discusses how everyday moments influence an electronic mixture that both welcomes and disrupts expectations.