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Field Recording
Phonography
Sound Art
Sound Hunting
Framework Radio
World War II
Sound Collage
Cassette Tape Interview
Alameda Etherwalk
Arsenija Jovanović
Apori Sound Maps
Sawako Kato
Soundscapes
Ellis Bannister
Sound Composition
Sound Maps
North Africa
Finland
Toronto
Audio Art

phonography, field recording, the art of sound-hunting. open your ears and listen. more info at frameworkradio.net. support us at www.patreon.com/frameworkradio. 1 hour approx., updated weekly.

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artificial memory trace, marla hlady/christof migone, annea lockwood, and thomas tilly; sounds from the aporee maps by pedro mileu (germany), maciej janasik (italy), jean-françois cavro (france), and t.boutwood (germany); and a framework introduction... more

produced in greece by kostas staikos, aka substak. for a full playlist see frameworkradio.net/2026/07/979-2026-07-05/.

this edition of framework:afield, entitled 'call back carousel: voyage en grèce', has been produced in scotland by regular contributor mark vernon. for a full playlist see frameworkradio.net/2026/06/977-2026-06-21/.

chantal dumas, thruoutin, and manja ristić/mark vernon; sounds from the aporee maps by maciej wirmański (poland), capture (france), fabio r. lattuca (italy), and thomas martin nutt (japan); and a framework introduction recorded in france by sylvia c... more

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Kostas Staikos
Greek artist, producer of this edition, also known as Substack
Substack Bandcamp (as per references)
Episode: framework #979: 2026.07.05 [substak]
Monika Pitch
Polish artist and producer of the edition
Self-employed artist
Episode: framework #975: 2026.06.07 [monika pich]
Marcos Fernandez
Japanese native, long time US resident musician
marcosfernandez.com
Episode: framework #971: 2026.05.10 [marcos fernandes]
Yannick Dauby
Artist with release Upstream Meanders on Kallern Editions
Kallern Editions
Episode: framework #970: 2026.05.03
Nikola Skrutten
Artist featured in this edition
Episode: framework #970: 2026.05.03
Thea Maloney
Artist with The Jewel in the Creek, released by Osonu
Osonu
Episode: framework #970: 2026.05.03
Greg Schaeffer
Guitarist/trumpeter with a long-running recording and fieldwork background
Unknown ensemble work; Greg Schaeffer's recordings included in the edition
Episode: framework #966: 2026.03.22 [mike hallenbeck]
Jaren Childs
Minneapolis-based painter and musician, contributor to Thaw compilation
Performance Collective Brown Rainbow
Episode: framework #966: 2026.03.22 [mike hallenbeck]
Michelle Nagai
Artist in Brooklyn; founder of Tree Theater; NY Society for Acoustic Ecology
Tree Theater; New York Society for Acoustic Ecology
Episode: framework #966: 2026.03.22 [mike hallenbeck]

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Patrick Tubin McGinley
Host of Framework, Framework Radio; long-running host with focus on field recordings and soundscapes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • The one and only

    Apparently the most unique source of field recording community artworks available

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pijojajo
    Poland6 years ago
  • Refreshing for the ears

    This station provides constant mystery and thought provocation. A nice way to unwind on your commute home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elefef
    New Zealand6 years ago
  • Framework Radio.

    I LOVE these sounds and the voices!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hanszet
    Netherlands6 years ago
  • Excellant podcast.

    The best podcast of sound and ambient.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eduardo_Rocha
    Mexico8 years ago
  • Truly Compelling Stuff

    This podcast is excellent. I just discovered it, apparently quite belatedly. And, although I often have trouble with field recordings and sound art, this podcasts seems to separate the wheat from the chaff. Or, at least it presents some really compelling material in digestible one-hour bursts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N-OST
    United States9 years ago

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Fans appreciate the community-driven, DIY ethos and the depth of archival content.
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framework #908: 2024.11.03 [claude schryer]
Q: What do you want to do with the rest of your life as a scientist?
I would love to work in a job that had a little bit of research in it, like that wasn't just totally practical.
framework #908: 2024.11.03 [claude schryer]
Q: What interests you in science?
I was always interested in science, just like, as of high school, it was what I was good at and what I found interesting.

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Frequently Asked Questions About framework radio

What is framework radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly program focused on phonography, field recording, and sound art, featuring multi-artist edits, archival explorations, and site-specific listening journeys. Episodes spotlight environmental recordings, experimental composition, and activist or documentary sonic storytelling, often paired with calls for listener support and community submissions. Notable strengths include a global, collaborative sensibility, a strong DIY radio ethos, and a consistent emphasis on memory, place, and the sonic map of everyday environments. The show frequently invites guests from artist and academic communities, and maintains an open lines model via Patreon and direct listener engagement, making it a good fit for listeners who crave immersive, exploratory... more

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