The birth of Flâneur Électronique
The origins of Flâneur Électronique and free samples for you to download
The birth of Flâneur Électronique
The origins of Flâneur Électronique and free samples for you to download
Fan Clubs and the Joy of Belonging
Join the Scanner Fan Club and receive FIVE albums, one exclusive to fans only, discounts on merchandise and much more!
Fan Clubs and the Joy of Belonging
Join the Scanner Fan Club and receive FIVE albums, one exclusive to fans only, discounts on merchandise and much more!
Playground behaviour in the cultural industries
A very personal look at how bullying in the cultural industries has had such impact and how it’s affected me
Playground behaviour in the cultural industries
A very personal look at how bullying in the cultural industries has had such impact and how it’s affected me
Music for Airports and How to Consume Music
How do we listen to music today, and what is the value of recorded music as such?
Music for Airports and How to Consume Music
How do we listen to music today, and what is the value of recorded music as such?
The Signal Of A Signal Of A Signal
Losing my family to cancer has led to much thinking and now I’m releasing a new album where all proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Trust
The Signal Of A Signal Of A Signal
Losing my family to cancer has led to much thinking and now I’m releasing a new album where all proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Trust
Books, books, and more books
When I moved home just over four years ago, abandoning the familiarity of a city that I was born and raised in, London, to live in a former textile factory built in 1875 in the East Midlands of the UK,
Books, books, and more books
When I moved home just over four years ago, abandoning the familiarity of a city that I was born and raised in, London, to live in a former textile factory built in 1875 in the East Midlands of the UK,
Footfalls
Collaboration has always remained at the centre of my production. Footfalls, my new album with Gareth Davis, demonstrates this in the perfect way.
Footfalls
Collaboration has always remained at the centre of my production. Footfalls, my new album with Gareth Davis, demonstrates this in the perfect way.
Other People’s Stories
I’ve long been interested in other people’s stories, be it by word of mouth, in a book, a documentary, in photos, or even through their artwork. Now I’m presenting a new work inspired by found photos.
Other People’s Stories
I’ve long been interested in other people’s stories, be it by word of mouth, in a book, a documentary, in photos, or even through their artwork. Now I’m presenting a new work inspired by found photos.
Undercurrent: Right Beneath Your Feet
Visit Turning Tides Festival to experience Undercurrent, a new sound walk that introduces you to the sounds beneath your very feet, on The Tide, London’s new elevated walkway.
Undercurrent: Right Beneath Your Feet
Visit Turning Tides Festival to experience Undercurrent, a new sound walk that introduces you to the sounds beneath your very feet, on The Tide, London’s new elevated walkway.
In pursuit of silence
The pursuit of silence as a prompt to reflect and to consider the balance between noise and sound in your own life, ensuring you make space for yourself, not only physically but mentally.
In pursuit of silence
The pursuit of silence as a prompt to reflect and to consider the balance between noise and sound in your own life, ensuring you make space for yourself, not only physically but mentally.
From almost nothing to almost everything – Luc Ferrari
From almost nothing to almost everything. Life is full of chance encounters. These moments are often the most rewarding. Points in time you could not have anticipated happening or prepared yourself for. Back in 2003 I was visiting San Francisco
From almost nothing to almost everything – Luc Ferrari
From almost nothing to almost everything. Life is full of chance encounters. These moments are often the most rewarding. Points in time you could not have anticipated happening or prepared yourself for. Back in 2003 I was visiting San Francisco
Four Words: Future on TV
Television is the medium of the masses, or the ‘drug of the nation.’ Even today in our heavily digital age it remains the centre piece of any house. We receive so much information through this fancy technological rectangle so it’s
Four Words: Future on TV
Television is the medium of the masses, or the ‘drug of the nation.’ Even today in our heavily digital age it remains the centre piece of any house. We receive so much information through this fancy technological rectangle so it’s
On 45 Mix Sessions
When I was a teenager there was a series of hit records under the umbrella title of Stars on 45, where popular songs of the day would be combined into a medley, with a common beat and tempo underneath. It
On 45 Mix Sessions
When I was a teenager there was a series of hit records under the umbrella title of Stars on 45, where popular songs of the day would be combined into a medley, with a common beat and tempo underneath. It
By the Code of Soil
Tomorrow, 5 December, is World Soil Day, a special day to raise awareness and call people to #StopSoilPollution. By the Code of Soil launches as part of this celebration in the form of an app, designed by the media artist Kasia Molga, with
By the Code of Soil
Tomorrow, 5 December, is World Soil Day, a special day to raise awareness and call people to #StopSoilPollution. By the Code of Soil launches as part of this celebration in the form of an app, designed by the media artist Kasia Molga, with
The Unocist -The Ultimate Halloween Horror Film
As you all know, Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated each year on October 31. It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Apparently the evening before was
The Unocist -The Ultimate Halloween Horror Film
As you all know, Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated each year on October 31. It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Apparently the evening before was
Failure as an Artform
Failure is not a word that many find appealing. Suggesting a sense of doom and gloom, it can strike fear into many. For me it’s never been far away from my thoughts, especially creatively. Indeed, it’s often been said that
Failure as an Artform
Failure is not a word that many find appealing. Suggesting a sense of doom and gloom, it can strike fear into many. For me it’s never been far away from my thoughts, especially creatively. Indeed, it’s often been said that
Exposure is not payment
Like most of my work today, this story begins with an unsolicited email, this time from a music technology company: “Dear Robin, We have a pop-up shop in Brick Lane for an event. We’ll have a small performance space in
Exposure is not payment
Like most of my work today, this story begins with an unsolicited email, this time from a music technology company: “Dear Robin, We have a pop-up shop in Brick Lane for an event. We’ll have a small performance space in
I Shout for the Fall
Mark E Smith (1957 – 2018) of the Fall was an outspoken, contrary, sardonic and frequently controversial figure in the music world since 1978, and his death earlier this year left an emptiness in many of his fans. I first
I Shout for the Fall
Mark E Smith (1957 – 2018) of the Fall was an outspoken, contrary, sardonic and frequently controversial figure in the music world since 1978, and his death earlier this year left an emptiness in many of his fans. I first
MARS BY 1980
I’ve always enjoyed music playlists, especially when it offers an opportunity to enter in the world and minds of other artists you’ve long admired. What DO they listen to at home, in the car or whilst washing up? Does the
MARS BY 1980
I’ve always enjoyed music playlists, especially when it offers an opportunity to enter in the world and minds of other artists you’ve long admired. What DO they listen to at home, in the car or whilst washing up? Does the
Lost at Sea – The Big Project
I’ve just returned from Anstruther in Fife Scotland where I presented the world premiere of Lost at Sea at the East Neuk Festival as part of their Big Project 2018. Following on the success of their Memorial Ground (2016)
Lost at Sea – The Big Project
I’ve just returned from Anstruther in Fife Scotland where I presented the world premiere of Lost at Sea at the East Neuk Festival as part of their Big Project 2018. Following on the success of their Memorial Ground (2016)
A Day For Dil
Today is a special day for a fellow that sadly passed away at the end of 2017. David Law, known as Dil to most folks, features as part of A Day for Dil today, 23 June 2018. Stolen away by
A Day For Dil
Today is a special day for a fellow that sadly passed away at the end of 2017. David Law, known as Dil to most folks, features as part of A Day for Dil today, 23 June 2018. Stolen away by
The joy of collecting music, and the stories they tell
I have always found such a profound joy in music. And especially in collecting music. I can still recall the first record I ever bought – a 7″ single of Earth, Wind and Fire’s Fantasy (1977), and today I still
The joy of collecting music, and the stories they tell
I have always found such a profound joy in music. And especially in collecting music. I can still recall the first record I ever bought – a 7″ single of Earth, Wind and Fire’s Fantasy (1977), and today I still
Dark as a Raven – SoundScapes
Soundscape. Sound installation. Sonic Art. Surround Sound. Call it what you want but the joy of hearing sound all around you, immersing your body within it, is something that needs to be experienced. You know this from attending live shows,
Dark as a Raven – SoundScapes
Soundscape. Sound installation. Sonic Art. Surround Sound. Call it what you want but the joy of hearing sound all around you, immersing your body within it, is something that needs to be experienced. You know this from attending live shows,
Farewell Glenn Branca – you darkened the skies, as promised
I’m very shocked and saddened tonight to read of the death of American composer Glenn Branca, October 6, 1948 – May 13, 2018). In memory I would like to share a little feature I wrote about his work and my earliest
Farewell Glenn Branca – you darkened the skies, as promised
I’m very shocked and saddened tonight to read of the death of American composer Glenn Branca, October 6, 1948 – May 13, 2018). In memory I would like to share a little feature I wrote about his work and my earliest
A Little Bit of Everything – Scanner Scans Bedford
Chance encounters in life are often some of the most wonderfully rewarding and joyful. My new work A Little Bit of Everything emerged from a very simple conversation one day with the fabulous arts producer Tammy Bedford. We’d stayed in contact
A Little Bit of Everything – Scanner Scans Bedford
Chance encounters in life are often some of the most wonderfully rewarding and joyful. My new work A Little Bit of Everything emerged from a very simple conversation one day with the fabulous arts producer Tammy Bedford. We’d stayed in contact
Keeping a diary – a 42-year long love affair
As some of you may know I’m a great archivist. Indeed I’ve kept a diary since I was 12 years old. A diary is a means of recording our history, moments that are lost each and every day, our passions
Keeping a diary – a 42-year long love affair
As some of you may know I’m a great archivist. Indeed I’ve kept a diary since I was 12 years old. A diary is a means of recording our history, moments that are lost each and every day, our passions
GRIMM ballet – scoring fantasies
With reviews already coming in for the previews for GRIMM ballet, I must confess I’m super excited to set off to Amsterdam to see the official premiere this Sunday 22 April. The show is choreographed by Ernst Meisner of Dutch
GRIMM ballet – scoring fantasies
With reviews already coming in for the previews for GRIMM ballet, I must confess I’m super excited to set off to Amsterdam to see the official premiere this Sunday 22 April. The show is choreographed by Ernst Meisner of Dutch
Kamiokande with London Sinfonietta
I’ve long been familiar with the work of photographer Andreas Gursky, and especially how his images capture a world that we recognise, on such a grand scale, frequently dystopian, unsettling, abstract and utterly unforgettable. At present Gurksy is exhibiting his
Kamiokande with London Sinfonietta
I’ve long been familiar with the work of photographer Andreas Gursky, and especially how his images capture a world that we recognise, on such a grand scale, frequently dystopian, unsettling, abstract and utterly unforgettable. At present Gurksy is exhibiting his
Radio Art, Radio RainFall
Radio is not only a broadcast medium, it’s a work of art. Radio Art. I’ve loved the radio since I was a small boy. We had a handsome wooden radiogram at home, which glowed with a warm light whenever switched
Radio Art, Radio RainFall
Radio is not only a broadcast medium, it’s a work of art. Radio Art. I’ve loved the radio since I was a small boy. We had a handsome wooden radiogram at home, which glowed with a warm light whenever switched
Freak Zone Playlist Mixtape
I was recently invited by broadcaster and writer Stuart Maconie to compile a special one hour mixtape for his Freak Zone show on BBC 6 Music. This is a place where you are absolutely free to let you ears run
Freak Zone Playlist Mixtape
I was recently invited by broadcaster and writer Stuart Maconie to compile a special one hour mixtape for his Freak Zone show on BBC 6 Music. This is a place where you are absolutely free to let you ears run