Ben Hogwood

Ah, shame - I was hoping it wouldn't do that! One of many highlights was exploring his facial resemblance to Stravinsky, as well as a fondness for unconventional time signatures

Sparks interview: "You never know when you’re foretelling the future in a song" | Music Interviews | musicOMH Music Interviews: Sparks interview: "You never know when you’re foretelling the future in a song"

A great piece. I was really fortunate to speak to Ron during lockdown...he had me in stitches from the start! I learned so much, too. If you're interested: www.musicomh.com/features/int...

I had a really enjoyable chat with Francesco Cilluffo about Delius the opera composer - and learned a lot...

MTV to axe its music TV channels in the UK The broadcaster will stop showing music videos in December, but its main channel will remain on air.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Inevitable, but sad - used to love a late night MTV2 / dance binge. Different methods now, I guess!

The Alzheimer's Society partnership for England v Wales - an inspired move. More of that please!

Metronomy's album The English Riviera is playing in the pub currently...it was on very heavy rotation on release in 2011, but I'd forgotten just how winsome its harmonies are. A beauty

The Surrey countryside near Godstone

On the train today with Total Kompakt 25, the Cologne label's reliably excellent annual round-up of assorted electronica #commuterworld

In concert – Kleio Quartet @ Wigmore Hall: Elgar, Webern & Haydn Kleio Quartet [Juliette Roos, Katherine Yoon (violins), Yume Fujise (viola), Eliza Millett (cello)] Elgar String Quartet in E minor Op.83 (1918)Webern 5 Movements for String Quartet Op.5 (1909)Hayd…

Thoughts for @arcanadotfm.bsky.social on yesterday lunchtime @wigmore-hall.org.uk with the Kleio Quartet - the contrasting worlds of Elgar, Webern and Haydn: arcana.fm/2025/10/07/k...

Really enjoyed the Kleio Quartet at @wigmore-hall.org.uk just now - a well constructed program of Elgar, Webern and - for once - Haydn to finish. Will enjoy writing up for @arcanadotfm.bsky.social

Bournemouth - through familiarity I think, one of my mum's favourite recordings. So descriptive!

Love the Vänskä - and would certainly want Berglund as part of my listening, especially Tapiola

No surprises that the derby run is over, sadly. Some good moments but we need a lot more than that just to get above mid table. Hopefully that will come before too long! #ncfc

Hi Rich, my nominations for #5debutalbums0004 are:

1. Mylo - Destroy Rock & Roll
2. The Streets - Original Pirate Material
3. Broadcast - The Noise Made By People
4. Goldfrapp - Felt Mountain
5. Oceansize - Effloresce

plus an honourable mention for Aberfeldy's wonderful debut Young Forever

Yes, that's a great shout!

That's a really special album! Been in my head for two weeks now

Great to hear 'new' Super Furry Animals music on 6Music just now...'Rock 'N' Roll Flu' typically brilliant, even for a B-side. Brixton Academy tickets purchased, can't wait!

A number of special anniversaries today - musically, Don McLean (80) and Phil Oakey (70)...while on this day in 1965 my parents got married. Not around any more, sadly, but will be raising them a diamond toast in the local later on for sure!

A misty view across the Racecourse Ground, Tonbridge

This morning’s #commuterworld listening was the welcome return of Icelandic band múm, and their new album History Of Silence. Definitely one to get to know!

First dance was the Super Furry Animals - Fire In My Heart. Last, unexpectedly, was Journey's Don't Stop Believing! Solo cello Bach as we signed the register which was meaningful

Absolutely fascinating interview with composer David Matthews and conductor Jac van Steen today. Coming to a retailer's webpage near you, soon

I can definitely resonate with this. I love the charm of a misspelled menu or a cooking process that shouldn't really be allowed!

What a piece that is!

Pretty high! Especially the finale, a double edged sword if it's done well

Some fine works there...I'd add Prokofiev 6th, a favourite that has so many facets

Passing by the A21, between Tonbridge and Leigh in Kent

An autumnal feel to the music this morning, Kathryn Williams' new album Mystery Box, with guitars like slowly falling leaves #commuterworld

In Appreciation – Ian Venables at 70: A Personal Tribute In this guest article, pianist Graham J. Lloyd pays tribute on the occasion of a landmark for his husband, the much-loved English composer – and offers both valuable and candid insights into …

Delighted to host this richly rewarding long read, a birthday tribute to composer Ian Venables, on @arcanadotfm.bsky.social: arcana.fm/2025/09/28/i...

It's taken me a while, too! The Te Deum broke the ice for me, and then the overtures

The best news for a Monday morning!

Shane Lowry, you absolute beauty