Welcome to Episode Five of the Moor Thoughts Podcast — a monthly series dedicated to exploring the rich, expansive world of ambient music and the vibrant community that surrounds it. Each episode offers in-depth conversations with artists, composers, and curators who are shaping the sound and spirit of ambient music today.

In this episode, we are honoured to welcome Irish-born composer Darren McClure. Over the past two decades, Darren has built a remarkable body of work within the ambient and electronic music landscape, releasing under his own name and contributing to a range of esteemed independent labels, including Dragon’s Eye Recordings, Glistening Examples, Impulsive Habitat, and Neotantra. Known for his refined approach to ambient minimalism, Darren's music combines textural depth with subtle compositional nuance, earning him recognition across the ambient and experimental music community.

Our conversation with Darren traverses a wide range of topics, including his formative experiences in the early UK grindcore scene, his engagement with Japanese onkyo music, and the lasting influence of the late, legendary John Peel. Darren also offers thoughtful insights into his creative methodology and the evolving nature of his sound practice.

We extend our sincere thanks to Darren McClure for joining us on this fifth instalment of the Moor Thoughts Podcast. It was a true pleasure to explore his musical journey and creative process.

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Moor Thoughts Podcast, a monthly series dedicated to exploring ambient music and its vibrant community. Each month, we’ll engage in insightful conversations with special guests, delving into their creative processes, practices, and the broader world of ambient music.

In this episode we are honoured to be joined by the exceptionally talented and deeply respected Jan Pulsford, a Woodbridge-based artist and influential figure within the global ambient music community.

With an extensive and diverse career in the music industry, Jan has collaborated with an impressive range of artists across multiple genres—from pop and electronic to experimental and ambient. Her work reflects a lifetime of creative exploration and innovation, marked by both technical mastery and emotional depth.

Jan is also the founder and curator of the Woodbridge Ambient Music Festival, a growing platform that celebrates ambient and electronic soundscapes from artists around the world. In addition to her festival work, she hosts a weekly world ambient radio show, where she continues to support and spotlight emerging talent. Jan also releases her own music under a variety of pseudonyms, continuing to evolve and expand her sonic palette.

Her contributions to the ambient music scene—as an artist, mentor, and advocate—make her a truly inspiring guest, and we are thrilled to share this thoughtful and engaging conversation with you.

A heartfelt thank you to Jan for joining us on this third episode of the Moor Thoughts Podcast. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it. https://www.janpulsford.com/

Welcome to the third episode of the Moor Thoughts Podcast, a monthly series dedicated to exploring ambient music and its vibrant community. Each month, we’ll engage in insightful conversations with special guests, delving into their creative processes, practices, and the broader world of ambient music.

In this episode, we are joined by London based multidisciplinary artist Matt Atkins. Matt is influential figure within the sound art and improvisation scene in London.. Having collaborated with artists such as Kate Carr, Stewart Chalmers and Slow Clinic Matt has build up and impressive body of work across a range Independent labels. Matts contributions to the experimental community include music, painting, live performance and curating his label MRM.

A heartfelt thank you to Matt for joining us for this third episode. We hope you enjoy listening.

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