I had the pleasure of talking to Lee Ranaldo raül refree and Jonathan Lethem about the recording of ‘Names Of North End Women’ - out (for a while) now on Mute clashmusic.com/features/words…

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Morning writing. #enjoythesilence

Weekend Read: Before And After ‘Silence’ - Beyond 4’33”. ‘Lollipops’, a recent 3CD collection on ⁦Cherry Red Records⁩ provides a perfect insight into John Cage’s wider archive, exploring indeterminacy, chance and early electronic composition. #stumm433 stumm433.com/beyond-433/

I made a new 'in a virus time' video for for my 1991 cover of John Lennon's 'Isolation' featuring Epic Soundtracks on drums, w contributions from friends all over the world. Link in bio to read and view. Listen to… instagram.com/p/CAIkSMenKuQ/…

STUMM433 interview: Lee Ranaldo. “The score is all there is in a piece like that. If you’re not following the score, you’re making it up.” - ⁦Lee Ranaldo⁩ on performing John Cage’s 4’33”. #enjoythesilence #stumm433 #johncage Mute⁩ stumm433.com/2020/06/15/51-…

We’ll be part of the Love Record Stores next Saturday with a song we played together with Lee Ranaldo from the distance and on confinement. Thanks Mute for inviting us. #LoveRecordStores

Over on the main Documentary Evidence blog...

If you enjoyed Dan's piece on pre/post electronics in the Devo issue (I know I did), he's elaborated on it in his brilliant blog.

STUMM433 interview: Gareth Jones. ‘It’s trivial but deeply profound at the same time’ - GJ on John Cage’s 4’33”. Gareth releases his debut album, ELECTROGENETIC, on September 18 #stumm433 #enjoythesilence stumm433.com/2020/09/17/41-…

NEW ISSUE OUT TODAY! This month’s Electronic Sound features the maverick Belgian synthpop trio TELEX and our bundle edition includes a yellow vinyl seven-inch of ‘Moskow Diskow’ and ‘Euro-Vision’, two of the group’s best-known tracks. Get your copy now at electronicsound.co.uk

One of Britain's best current magazines. I love their always bold unabashed covers and just enough design inside. Smart ideas, writing and reviews. Get hold of it, if you can Electronic Sound

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New music! Daniel Miller & Gareth Jones have shared the latest track from their first album together. Tune in to ‘1.2 30.5.19’ from Sunroof's Electronic Music Improvisations Volume 1 here: youtu.be/PdbkzOFZSek Mute MuteUSA GJ

It pleased me no end to hear that my daughter was learning about John Cage in GCSE music at Aylesbury High this week. Thank you Music@AHS This piece I wrote for STUMM433.com last year is a sort of primer to Cage’s work beyond 4’33”. stumm433.com/beyond-433/ #johncage

STUMM433 interview: Pascal Gabriel (Stubbleman). Includes an exclusive performance of 4'33". "The withdrawal of distraction suddenly makes you aware of every detail in the environment." - @stubblemanmusic on 4'33" #stumm433 #enjoythesilence Mute stumm433.com/2021/05/06/pas…

NEW ISSUE OUT TODAY! We’re heading for the dark side of the krautrock kaleidoscope with CAN this month and our bundle edition has an exclusive purple vinyl seven-inch featuring an excerpt from the band’s new live album. Get your copy now at electronicsound.co.uk

Liner Notes: Nous Alpha - A Walk In The Woods. I was asked to write sleeve notes for the breathtaking, Walden-esque second album by Nous Alpha, a collaboration between Christopher Bono and GJ - out now on Our Silent Canvas Records 429harrowroad.com/2021/05/19/nou…

Afternoon soundtrack #johncage

I also ‘performed’ a version of 4’33” in the room with Gerhard Richter’s paintings inspired by John Cage.