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Society of Sound: Kjartan Sveinsson

Kjartan Sveinsson is a composer, musician and performer. He first came to prominence as a member of...

Society of Sound: Bell X1

It starts in a renovated garage in north Dublin. The three members of Bell X1, on the cusp of record...

Society of Sound: Ben Taylor

As the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon, Ben Taylor was born into a musical world with much promi...

Society of Sound: WOMAD Live 2015

There were highlights galore at last year’s WOMAD, that summertime music bonanza held in the leafy surrounds of Wiltshire’s Charlton Park. But the standout that concerns us here could be found, looming majestically, inside a domed silver tent with undulating curves and a vibe both futuristic and...

Remembering Papa Wemba

Real World Records was devastated to hear of the untimely death of Papa Wemba.

Society of Sound: The Anchoress

The Anchoress is singer, songwriter, producer and storyteller Catherine Anne Davies. The album 'Conf...

Society of Sound: Be One

The initial aim was to produce a piece of music to use at the Expo, but as the project progressed, ...

Society of Sound: The Lake Poets

The story of The Lake Poets is of a global experience, but one that’s rooted in a sense of belongi...

Society of Sound: Hannah Peel

Society of Sound: The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble

Will Gregory is a composer, producer, keyboardist and woodwind player. He studied music at York Univ...

Society of Sound: Universal Togetherness Band

Between 1979 and 1982, Universal Togetherness Band tracked unearthly portions of their sprawling son...