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Nichola Scrutton

@nicholascrutton.bsky.social

Composer, artist, performer, working across a range of media and processes. Dr Nic. Also @nic_scrutton at IG. nicholascrutton.co.uk Pre-order new album - https://nicholascrutton.bandcamp.com/album/scenes-from-the-blue News: http://eepurl.com/gihZh9

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Scenes from the Blue, by Nichola Scrutton 8 track album

Hi! 😊 A gentle note to say Scenes from the Blue drops this Friday 6th March! πŸ™Œ Here’s the link.

Loving the cover designed by Pascal Blua with my artwork.πŸ™β€οΈ

Thanks to Creative Scotland. πŸ™

nicholascrutton.bandcamp.com/album/scenes...

#newrelease #album #sound #art #bandcampfriday #bandcamp

02.03.2026 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to share - I have a Featured Artist Exhibition at Glasgow Print Studio.😊

A Kind of Scoring
PV 5th March 6-8pm - all welcome.😊
Exhibition runs 6 - 28 March.

More info shop.glasgowprintstudio.co.uk/exhibitions/...

#printmaking #notes #scoring #drawing #listening #sound #exhibition #art

27.02.2026 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have loved the past couple of nights collaborating with @radiophrenia.bsky.social - listening to wonderful live performances from @nicholascrutton.bsky.social and Johanna Linsley ✨

26.02.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tree, black and white, with a bit of sunlight shining through

Tree, black and white, with a bit of sunlight shining through

A hand (Nichola’s) making marks on paper.

A hand (Nichola’s) making marks on paper.

A black and white wavy abstract photo of light/shadow

A black and white wavy abstract photo of light/shadow

No pics yet so adding a few details from my film. 😊

26.02.2026 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Radiophrenia Lost in Transmission poster, two tone blue with lines and shapes.

Radiophrenia Lost in Transmission poster, two tone blue with lines and shapes.

Delighted to perform at @radiophrenia.bsky.social and @radioatlas.bsky.social special event last night. #radiophrenia #radioatlas #performance #voice #radioart #soundart #film Wonderful prog of screened subtitled works from Radio Atlas archive, and all round lovely evening GMAC Film. Many thanks!…

26.02.2026 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Forget the time

21.02.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 408    πŸ” 61    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bliss

22.02.2026 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Synth module and coloured cables. Text: Sonic Imperfections 10pm UTC, 23/2/26. Resonance FM logo.

Synth module and coloured cables. Text: Sonic Imperfections 10pm UTC, 23/2/26. Resonance FM logo.

Join us at 10pm tomorrow on @resonancefm.bsky.social for our February show - an hour of the finest new experimental/unusual music including Matilde Meireles, Zone Null & KMRU. stream.resonance.fm/resonance, 104.4FM in Central London, DAB Greater London & nationally on Radioplayer.

22.02.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Karl Ove KnausgΓ₯rd Interview: The Other Side of Edvard Munch
YouTube video by Louisiana Channel Karl Ove KnausgΓ₯rd Interview: The Other Side of Edvard Munch

youtube.com/watch?v=-0Ea... an interview with Karl Ove KnausgΓ₯rd where he talks about how trust in the world and in people can disappear as the result of traumatic experiences and that art, writing can be not only a way to confront the world but also to hide from it

22.02.2026 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First of the year, native plumb.
#photography #nature #EastCoastKin

22.02.2026 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Sketchbook page with sea and sky images partly covered by a bushy sprig of dried seaweed.

Sketchbook page with sea and sky images partly covered by a bushy sprig of dried seaweed.

When you’re going through an old sketchbook and find a beautiful sprig of dried seaweed gathered on a beach walk. #journal #soetchbook #beach #beachwalk #residency #coastal #notes

21.02.2026 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Figure in lines, orangey coloured drawing.

Figure in lines, orangey coloured drawing.

Memory/dream detail, wip. #wip #drawing #printmaking #memory #dream #figuredrawing #art

20.02.2026 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nichola Scrutton Scenes from the Blue Choose your preferred music service

Hello, & apologies for being a bit full on with album news - just to say - while Bandcamp is the preference (6th March), Scenes from the Blue will stream on platforms from 20th March - here are pre-save options, if that’s of interest. Best wishes, N😊https://ffm.to/nicholascrutton-scenesfromtheblue

20.02.2026 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks very much John! 😊

19.02.2026 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bluey-green coloured album cover with track list.

Bluey-green coloured album cover with track list.

Track list, Scenes from the Blue - a cinematic sonic journey through shades of blue.😊

Releases 6th March. Pre-orders live w single Scene 7 Cyan. Available as CD & Digital Download.

Thanks Pascal Blua for ace cover design with my artwork 😊
nicholascrutton.bandcamp.com/album/scenes...
#bandcamp

19.02.2026 07:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay!! Congrats Becca! πŸ™Œ x

16.02.2026 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black and white monoprint of flower heads

Black and white monoprint of flower heads

Sketchbook snippet. Warm Sunday wishes to all.😊 #drawing #sketchbook #monoprint #daisies

15.02.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A view of the ocean with surf and water spraying up in the air.

A view of the ocean with surf and water spraying up in the air.

An announcement with the following text

Resonance fm  
The Ambrosia Rasputin Show
Freewheeling music series with Ivor Kallin.
Sunday 15th Feb at 12noon GMT
This week's show features some highlights from a recent gig at the Royal Albert (not the Hall, but a wee room at the back of the pub).
You'll hear the Dave Craught Five (Adam and Jonathan Bohman and Romuald Wadych) plus a trio of Stephen Shiell, Richard Wilson and Ian Thompson.
Plus, new releases from the MK Ensemble and from Nichola Scrutton. Even Stanley Baxter makes a brief, albeit posthumous, appearance. For more episodes visit The Ambrosia Rasputin Show
on Mixcloud. [Repeats Friday 1am.]

An announcement with the following text Resonance fm The Ambrosia Rasputin Show Freewheeling music series with Ivor Kallin. Sunday 15th Feb at 12noon GMT This week's show features some highlights from a recent gig at the Royal Albert (not the Hall, but a wee room at the back of the pub). You'll hear the Dave Craught Five (Adam and Jonathan Bohman and Romuald Wadych) plus a trio of Stephen Shiell, Richard Wilson and Ian Thompson. Plus, new releases from the MK Ensemble and from Nichola Scrutton. Even Stanley Baxter makes a brief, albeit posthumous, appearance. For more episodes visit The Ambrosia Rasputin Show on Mixcloud. [Repeats Friday 1am.]

Hi!😊 Saturday greetings, and a note - Sun 15 Feb at 12noon GMT - many thanks Ivor Kallin for featuring Scenes from the Blue on his Ambrosia Rasputin radio show @resonancefm.bsky.social πŸ™πŸ˜Š Listen at:
www.resonancefm.com & 104.4fm London area. Scenes from the Blue pre-order link in bio. #radio #sound

14.02.2026 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photograph of two books piled diagonally on top of each other on a red background. Two hardback books, the lower one has a hand embroidered Otter head front cover and the top one has a hand embroidered white older male portrait cover.

A photograph of two books piled diagonally on top of each other on a red background. Two hardback books, the lower one has a hand embroidered Otter head front cover and the top one has a hand embroidered white older male portrait cover.

I have two books about my hand embroidered artworks. A wildlife one and a portrait themed one.
www.emilytull.co.uk/store/c10/Bo...
#ArtBook #embroidery #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM

07.02.2026 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
A pile of CDs - the CD has a bluey-green cover with solid white line that contains the text Nichola Scrutton Scenes from the Blue.

A pile of CDs - the CD has a bluey-green cover with solid white line that contains the text Nichola Scrutton Scenes from the Blue.

I’m delighted to share that Scenes from the Blue will be released on 6th March 2026.

Pre-orders are live on Bandcamp, w instant access to the single Scene 7 Cyan. Available as CD and Digital Download.

nicholascrutton.bandcamp.com/album/scenes...

Cover design: Pascal BluaπŸ™πŸ˜Š Cover art: me
#bandcamp

07.02.2026 06:21 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Woodpecker looking over its shoulder. White face with pink tones and bright red cap. Wings and body black-and-white bars a bit like a nice warm sweater. 
©️DTL 2026

Woodpecker looking over its shoulder. White face with pink tones and bright red cap. Wings and body black-and-white bars a bit like a nice warm sweater. ©️DTL 2026

Red-bellied woodpecker showing off the sweater πŸͺΆ

05.02.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 461    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Story of Documentary Film Review: The Art of Documenting Documentaries - POV Magazine The Story of Documentary Film review: Mark Cousins chronicles the history of cinema in his signature fashion with this look at the art of non-fiction.

A bit more on The Story of Documentary Film.
Took 4 years to make this, so glad it's coming out.
povmagazine.com/the-story-of...

04.02.2026 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Cecil Taylor and Pauline Oliveros at EMPAC β€” Duet October 5, 2008 Cecil Taylor and Pauline Oliveros recorded live on October 5, 2008 at the opening of The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Arts Center at Rensselaer…

Cecil Taylor and Pauline Oliveros - live at EMPAC, Rensselaer Polytechnic, Troy, NY, October 5, 2008

vimeo.com/193425308

05.02.2026 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Nine Lives of Muriel Spark with James Bailey - Hatchards, Piccadilly James Bailey will discuss his new book Like a Cat Loves a Bird: The Nine Lives of Muriel Spark in conversation with Sophie Haydock.

Some news! There’ll be a London launch for LIKE A CAT LOVES A BIRD: THE NINE LIVES OF MURIEL SPARK⚑️

On 21 April, I’ll be at @hatchards.bsky.social with @sophiehaydock.bsky.social to talk all things Spark. Please come if you can! Tell a friend!

Tickets here! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-nine-l...

05.02.2026 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot from instagram announcing that I have been awarded a scholarship by artist Frances Bell and Workshops in Yorkshire. πŸ˜ƒ

A screenshot from instagram announcing that I have been awarded a scholarship by artist Frances Bell and Workshops in Yorkshire. πŸ˜ƒ

A completely unexpected piece of news! I’m overwhelmed and enormously excited. Such a privilege and I’m so very grateful to astonishing artist Frances Bell & www.workshopsinyorkshire.com for giving me such an extraordinary opportunity.

05.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 1

Brilliant news! Congratulations! πŸ₯³

05.02.2026 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks stunning 😍

05.02.2026 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Brian! πŸ™Œ

05.02.2026 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m thrilled with Scenes from the Blue CD cover - thanks Pascal Blua for gorgeous design with my artwork.❀️

πŸ“’ Pre-orders go live tomorrow on Bandcamp Friday 6th Feb! Link coming.

πŸ’Ύ Release date: 20th March 2026

Thanks Creative Scotland & Tramway Glasgow.
#newmusic #soundart #soundscape #bandcamp

05.02.2026 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover art with text that says Nichola Scrutton Scene 7 Cyan - the blue tones of the cover are layered with shapes and lines. The colours are variegated rather than solid.

Cover art with text that says Nichola Scrutton Scene 7 Cyan - the blue tones of the cover are layered with shapes and lines. The colours are variegated rather than solid.

In case it’s of interest, I’m sharing a pre-save link for single release Scene 7 Cyan on 20th Feb - a taster of new album Scenes from the Blue coming in March. Cover design by Pascal Blua, artwork by me. With warm wishes.😊 #music #soundart #soundscape #newrelease #coverart

ffm.to/nicholascrut...

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