For Episode 17 of First Impressions we go off-script as the usual Q&A format is replaced by experimental tunes, found sounds, field recordings, and an introduction to the music of Disco Tree from band members Jude Edwin-Scott and George Beasley (who’ve kindly allowed me to include their wonderfully uplifting folk/triphop track ‘Waves’ in this episode).
You’ll recognise a few familiar voices from previous episodes in the mix (not all of them human) while cameos come from members of the Peaky Blinders cast who – despite their fearsome reputation – have agreed to advertise my upcoming appearance at Speak Easy in Chorlton, Manchester this Thursday, 7 July.
Among the new musical arrangements I’ve put together for this episode are sentimental tributes to Casio’s calculator watch and Word’s ‘read aloud’ feature. Who says romance is dead in 2022? As ever, and especially for this summery sonic spectacular, First Impressions is best enjoyed through headphones. The featured artwork is from Mauro Koliva, photographed at MOMA in Buenos Aires. Find more Disco Tree tunes on SoundCloud here.