Third installment in the SW4 series! Further exploration of static wall noise crafted simply from a malfunctioning short wave radio and circuit bent fuzz pedal.
Released on Quagga Curious Sounds as a limited edition recycled C120.
Transient Dictation
A short slice of lo-fi experimental drone crafted from microcassette loops, electric chord organ and thumb piano!
Released on Quagga Curious Sounds as a limited edition 3.5″ floppy disk.
Round-up of Recent Releases
Two Upcoming Events
Fancy a cheap night out at Norwich’s loveliest grassroots micro-venue? Then book tickets for this upcoming gig on the 21st August! >>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Exhibition Talk: Exploring Art Created from Everyday Objects and Materials, Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, 2nd September
“Join Norwich-based sound and visual artist Michael Ridge as they discuss how and why art is created from everyday objects and materials. Encompassing collage, sculpture and sound, this talk will draw parallels with their practice and the work of Colin Self”.
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Gwaith Swn’s Sonic Darts
“In this episode, Sonic Darts celebrates the unique and idiosyncratic musical and sonic qualities of homemade and DIY instruments, playing contextual work by the late composer and instrument builder, Harry Partch alongside submissions to our open call on the theme of DIY and homemade instruments from Vic Void, Ben Eyes, Andreja Andric, Michael Ridge, Tom Fox and Paul Freeman”.
Gwaith Swn’s Sonic Darts is a London-based sound art collective presenting new sound works, performances and discussions.
“Call Of The Valiant Privateer” Split C100 with Tristan Burfield
“Endurance” is a bonus extra only available on the cassette edition of Tristan Burfield’s latest self-released cassette tape “Call Of The Valiant Privateer”
Recorded between 19/02/25 – 07/06/25. Minimal drone and noise inspired by the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914 – 1917, considered to be the last major expedition of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.
You can check out Tristan’s side here:
tristan-burfield.bandcamp.com/album/call-of-the-valiant-privateer
Still Not Safe For Treatment
Excited to announce a prepared turntable/sound work will be exhibited from 16 – 25 April, St Mary’s Works, Norwich. My piece approaches the theme from the role of caring & supporting a loved one navigating the mental health care system.
https://notsafefortreatment.co.uk/
“Shooting Blanks / Lazy in Space” 4″ Anti-Record Art Object
Zebra Mu ‘Fidget Crystal’
Just under five minutes of sonic demolition and hardware malfunctions, recorded in one take with no edits or treatments.
Released on Quagga Curious Sounds as a limited edition b/card CDr!
Antihistamine 2024
An audio work of mine is featured on Antihistamine 2024, this year’s theme is fire!
Lots of fascinating and wonderful interpretations to check out, my piece Burnt Locked Groove documents amplifying the textures of a ‘locked groove’ burnt into a wood slice. All creations on this made without a synth too!
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