@markopilkington.bsky.social
Co-director / publisher at Strange Attractor Press. Author of 'Mirage Men' and 'Far Out' – still writing after all these years. Electronic music maker with Teleplasmiste, Luminous Foundation & others. Co-producer, Acid Horse micro music festival.
Hi Jack, sorry for the sluggish response, I'm not dropping in here that often. I would suggest contacting John Rimmer via pelicanist.blogspot.com - he might have news of Kevin. His work was hugely valuable to the research field back in the 1990s.
A fantastic obituary by Cathi Unsworth, for the legend Roger Burton, who left us just over a week ago. Without Roger and the Horse Hospital there may never have been a Strange Attractor...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
This is an engaging, important, and ultimately terrifying book – really can't wait to get it out into the world this autumn...
The film? Yes! Me? Not so sure anymore...
Also Sasquatch Sunset is one of the funniest, boldest and most beautiful films of recent years.
Well this is certainly the most remarkable thing I've seen in a while, thank you @nothingistrue.net
I did check and sadly there is only the one song, but frankly I'm not sure if the world was ready for any more...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-8T...
Ah sorry to miss you, but glad to hear the frequencies were ecstatic!
We had a fantastic time being Teleplasmiste @theseanceradio.bsky.social event at Rose Hill Tavern, Brighton last Saturday, immersed in great music and surrounded by wonderful people.
Can't wait for this on Saturday – Teleplasmiste are on vibrant form - we'll hope to see a few of you in Brighton...
So great to see you and Stanley there Sarah!
Our pleasure Jon, it was a belter!
Today on Getting Spooked: An exclusive preview chapter of my 2021 book The Fortean Influence on Science Fiction. This chapter specifically covers the life and work of Charles Fort, hinting at his future massive influence on the science fiction genre. tannerfboyle.substack.com/p/a-fortean-...
Thanks for this Jack, I'd not come across The Devoted Men before - here's a shorter edit of the doc, focussed on the band:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD3h...
Next Tuesday I'm hosting a zoom presentation by Greg Eghigian, looking back at the alien abduction panic of the 1980s and 1990s. Greg's book 'After The Flying Saucers Came', published by OUP last year, has become the essential history of the UFO story.
thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/alien-...
Can’t wait for this, a first Brighton outing for Teleplasmiste, alongside some of the city’s brightest sonic beacons.
Thank you! I've been giving variations on this presentation for a decade now, and may retire it after this one. We at @strangeattractor.bsky.social will be publishing Ethan Doyle White's excellent book on the subject, Pale Hecate's Offerings, next year and I can pass the mantle on to him.
Oh! You and Pagan News have a cameo in my presentation, so I can mention that.
Off to sunny Stroud for the mega #neoancients fest this weekend, kicking off tonight with a double bill of Rituals in the Dark, my witchcraft on film presentation, and a Luminous Foundation live set at Klangtone records. Tomorrow I speak to Rupert Russell about his film 'The Last Sacrifice'.
I had a great time talking to the brilliant @tannerfboyle.bsky.social about UFO cultures, paranormal psyops and the abuses of enchantment. Tune in here…
Hey thank you, so did I! We’re lucky to have wise heads like Tanner focussed on this complex, confounding material.
Very excited to be taking Teleplasmiste to Brighton in June for Séance for the Summer, alongside these other fantastic performers.
We're also playing Acid Horse on 24 May. We're up for doing more gigs, so do shout if you'd like us to entrance your event...
Our Spring Sale continues through the rest of April, with mind-bending bargains on some of our most (un)popular titles. Stocks are strictly limited to what's left in our London warehouse - catch 'em while you can!
strangeattractor.greedbag.com/dept/~spring...
The AAA's aims and actions have never felt more prescient.
I wish I could make this - but hopefully some of you can.
I have fond memories of astronaut training with fellow travellers on Parliament Hill, and facilitating one of their closing sessions at the 1999 Fortean Times Unconvention.
Thank you to everyone who has signed our petition, 6,000+! Authors deserve to have a livelihood and compensation from their work, if you haven't signed do so now 👇
Hello Strangers! We're having an enormous Spring Sale on our web site, with deep discounts across a number of titles. These offers are only available direct from us, while stocks last, until the end of April. Click this link to discover what's reduced:
strangeattractor.greedbag.com/dept/~spring...
Happy haunted birthday!
Oh yes nice work on Ov! I found a copy in one of my "archive" boxes not long ago while looking generally for TOPY stuff. I'll see if I can find it again.
I'm pleased to have played a small role in the unearthing of this Maltese psych monster - Hypogeum 68, by UFO67.
Can a recording that no one knew existed even be called lost? Who cares! All that matters is Hypogeum 68!
urthona.bandcamp.com/album/hypoge...
Last call for the launch event for this behemoth tomorrow night @treadwellsbooks.bsky.social An evening of occult post punk magic and memories with the one and only Phil Hine.
The special HB edition of the book will be on sale, along with the paperback.
www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/phi...
What Leon Theremin did next