This month spells the end of an era, with a slight hiatus as Reform Radio undergoes some changes, meaning this will be the last NQL show until Spring time. Join me as I wander back through the sounds, stories and music from the past 64 shows… Wow… 64 shows… Music features tracks by Tomasz Bednarczyk, Zoe Keating and Randy Crawford. LISTEN HERE PLAYLIST
This month I tell you a little more about Not Quite Light, what inspires me, and take you out into the dawn and night with some readings. The music features tracks by Joan Shelley, William Basinski and Sofie Birch LISTEN HERE PLAYLIST
This month on my Not Quite Light show, I take you out at dawn into the Cambridge Industrial Estate in Salford, an area in the early stages of regeneration. Join me as I photograph the early morning streets. With delicious music and soundscapes to add to the stories of my encounters. This month the playlist features tracks by Ruby Tingle, Gruff Rhys and Chopin. LISTEN NOW PLAYLIST
A special studio show, recorded live, to celebrate World Habitat Day. The show features field recordings, anecdotes inspired by my work, interviews and delicious music. We wander from Manchester, to Sheffield, Macclesfield and Dartmoor. And along the way I chat to musician Liz Hanks, writer Kirsteen McNish and sound artist Fiona Brehony. Music includes tracks by Bill Callahan, Edward Artemiiev and Julie Andrews… LISTEN HERE
This month on my I take you out at dawn with me, as I visit Plymouth Grove in Ardwick, Manchester for Not Quite Light. A blend of narrative, field recordings and delicious music, which includes tracks by W.H Lung, Ana Roxanne and Eden Ahbez. LISTEN HERE PLAYLIST
This month, more wanderings down memory lane on Not Quite Light, exploring the city when it looked very different to now. A delicious mixture of readings, soundscapes and music to enjoy. Close your eyes and return to the past, and dream of the future. You even get to meet Zorro, playing his mouthorgan for £3… Music featured includes tracks by Liz Hanks, Monosleep and Arvo Pärt ( who is 90! ) LISTEN PLAYLIST
This month I take you out at dawn, but via Memory Lane, to the early days of Not Quite Light, when Manchester looked very different. Listen to my readings, field recordings and a selection of delicious music, featuring tracks by Laurie Spiegel, Shida Shahabi and Daniel Lanois. LISTEN HERE PLAYLIST
This month I take you out at dawn, to listen to the sounds of the city and my encounters. With delicious music that features tracks by Nine Horses, Kenji Kihara and Clariloops. LISTEN HERE PLAYLIST
This month I mix the sounds from a single, unfolding dawn with delicious soothing music. Birdsong and chilled, ambient sounds. Take your time with this show, it’s an opportunty to relax. LISTEN HERE PLAYLIST
This month I go for a night walk up the Irk Valley with my friend Nick Dunn, amongst the ghosts bats and rats of this etheral land, and discuss ideas from his new book Dark Futures. Soundscapes by Not Quite Light, and music features tracks from Space Afrika, Yumi Iwaki and Aphex Twin. LISTEN HERE PLAYLIST