Venetian Snares

The first time I heard  Venetian Snares (actually one man called Aaron Funk) was a song called ‘Epidermis’  that I heard late one night, driving home from a gig, listening to John Peel’s show about 4 years ago.

Already being a massive Aphex Twin fan ( and with it being in a similar vein ) – I immediately went out and purchased every album.

Just like Aphex Twin, his music is not for the faint hearted, but it is pure genius.

As a starter for 10, check this out ( BTW – this is an easy listening tune of his! )…Szamár Madár

The Mars Volta

The Mars Volta

If you do not know about this band, then you should! They have ‘raised the bar’ with their amazing concept albums, virtuoso musicians and fused genres.

Check out more info on The Mars Volta here and visit the official website

Jeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley only recorded one studio album ‘Grace’ before he died in a tragic accident.

This album is truly beautiful with the title track standing out for me as my favourite – the vocals are just amazing in this song.

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The Haunts

This awesome band features my best mate from UNI, Gareth Grover on the drums…

Gareth was an inspiration at university and is one of life’s really nice people (there aren’t many of us left!).

Check out tracks, videos and info on the band…The Haunts

Pink Floyd

With 200 millions albums sold, Pink Floyd sit atop the ‘Mount Olympus’ of progessive rock, with no equal. They have inspired musicians generation after generation. Their music is timeless, intellectual and beautiful and they continually set the bar as far as live productions go.