Author Archives: Ben Folland

Heart Beat: Why I Patched Myself into a Live Performance.

Alongside writing for this magazine, I have been known to make the odd bit of music. If you have checked out my Relooped performance in the previous post, you will know that my definition of music is… broad. In this article, I will go into detail about a recent digital modular system that I builtContinue reading “Heart Beat: Why I Patched Myself into a Live Performance.”

Music Recommendation: Slowe: Unlocking the Potential of Lo-Fi

Photo by Seb JJ Peters https://www.sebjjp.com/ With the return of some pleasantly warm weather, It’s time to start building those soundtracks to take you through the long summer evenings. I’d suggest starting with Bristol-based, lo-fi inspired artist and producer Slowe. From a young age, Slowe has been writing and performing in bands. During a breakContinue reading “Music Recommendation: Slowe: Unlocking the Potential of Lo-Fi”

Trip the Light Fantastic: Expanding the Power of Orchestra.

Image courtesy of Pete Woodhead. On the 12th of April, I was lucky enough to find myself sitting in the Queen Elizabeth Hall at London’s Southbank Centre. I was there to experience a multi-sensory performance featuring the Bristol-based Paraorchestra and breakout ambient techno artist Surgeons Girl, also based in Bristol. Surgeons Girl’s influences include electronicContinue reading “Trip the Light Fantastic: Expanding the Power of Orchestra.”

The Art of Defining A Genre. Caravan Palace: Gangbusters Melody Club

On the 19th of October 2023, the loyal fans of the explosive electro-swing band Caravan Palace were unexpectedly given a treat in the form of the single MAD. It had been just over four years since fans last heard from the band and better yet, Caravan Palace announced a new album titled Gangbusters Melody ClubContinue reading “The Art of Defining A Genre. Caravan Palace: Gangbusters Melody Club”

Kid Lightning’s 2:59 AM: A Masterclass in Intensity

Looking for something fresh and exciting in the UK Hip-Hop/Rap scene? Look no further than new Experimental Hip-Hop artist Kid Lightning. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Kid Lightning and discuss his exciting new single 2:59 AM. Kid Lightning’s new single quickly reels you in the rolling crunching sonic feast. The distortedContinue reading “Kid Lightning’s 2:59 AM: A Masterclass in Intensity”