Tag: Art As Catharsis

  • Video: Solo performance at Hideaway Bar

    Video: Solo performance at Hideaway Bar

    I spent most of 2020 developing a solo performance concept exploring improvisation, drone loops and fx pedals. I took inspiration from Indian classical music with its constant pushing-and-pulling of time, and its use of set moods and musical motifs laid as an improvisational framework. I’m still indebted to drone bands like Earth. I’ve recorded most…

  • New ambient/drone track: Death Envelops All

    New ambient/drone track: Death Envelops All

    Art As Catharsis have just released ‘Death Envelops All’ – my first track as a solo ambient/drone artist.

  • Life is a drone: an interview with Kegan of FALSExIDOL Records

    Life is a drone: an interview with Kegan of FALSExIDOL Records

    I recently sat down with long-time friend and fellow musician Kegan Daly. We spoke about underground music, anarchism, Zen and permaculture. Kegan is a member of Space Bong and Funeral Moon, and recently began FALSExIDOL Records. Date: 12 June 2015 I suppose we should start with some sort of introduction as to who you are. So, Kegan; who…

  • 10 songs from 2014 to rekindle your love of music

    10 songs from 2014 to rekindle your love of music

    As someone hopelessly in love with music, I regularly ask friends what they’ve been listening to. Occasionally their replies cause me to jot down a few names, but more frequently the answers are “Oh, nothing really” or “Just old stuff.” I understand why people don’t seem to find much new music. Searching is tiring, and takes a…