Delmer Darion : Del Boys
On ‘Tall Vision-Of-The-Voyage’, their ambitious second album, experimental London producers Delmer Darion delve deep into their diverse sound world
Dot Allison: Branching Out
Expansive, lyrical and shot through with ideas around consciousness and an interconnected world, the latest long-player from Dot Allison may just be her best work yet
Peak Poetry Plaudit
More random musings from Fat Roland. On his mind this month (as far as we can tell) is Poetry
Ghost Box: Unearthly Realms
Exploring woozy, hauntological music and transmissions from a “half-remembered” parallel dimension, the esoteric Ghost Box imprint is defined by Julian House’s gloriously surreal artwork and visuals. With an ongoing campaign of back-catalogue reissues, the acclaimed graphic designer dives into his dazzling portfolio
Illés
Sweeping forgotten corridors of sound, Scott Blixen sets his sights on Illés
The NID Tapes: The India Connection
‘The NID Tapes’ is an extraordinary compilation of early Indian electronic tracks recorded at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad between 1969 and 1972. Sound artist Paul Purgas relays the story of how he uncovered these long-forgotten gems
Andy Oppenheimer
Andy Oppenheimer of Oppenheimer Analysis recalls the creation of their self-released 1982 synthpop gem ‘The Devil’s Dancers’, which became a cult classic and dancefloor favourite when it was reissued on Veronica Vasicka’s Minimal Wave label
Vince Clarke: Game Of Drones
As the driving force behind Depeche Mode, Yazoo, The Assembly, Erasure and countless other projects over four decades, you might think you’ve got synthpop pioneer Vince Clarke sussed. But his debut solo album, the evocative ‘Songs Of Silence’, is a major surprise. Built around drones and ambient soundscapes, it’s an unexpected and majestic left-field turn. He talks us through its gestation and reflects on a remarkable caree
Woodleigh Research Facility and The Vacant Lots
Freewheeling through time and space, Kris Needs continues his adventures in sound. This month: Woodleigh Research Facility and The Vacant Lots
Joe Gibbs & The Professionals ‘100 Years Of Dub’ (Doctor Bird)
Heat Treatments