
Thom Holmes is your curator and guide to vintage electronic music recordings and audio experimentation. Drawing from his collection of vintage electronic music recordings spanning the years 1930-1985, each episode explores a topic or theme of historical interest. Holmes is the author of the book, Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, 2020.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic CommentaryMusic History | |||

Episode 183
The BBC Shipping Forecast Soundscape, No. 2, for 2026
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This soundscape consists of selections of BBC Shipping Forecasts from the past two years, bits of other broadcasts from the BBC and others, plus electronic sounds and audio... more
Episode 182
Merry Moog 2025 A Soundscape of Vintage Holiday Synthesizer Music
Thanks for your patience while I’ve been producing podcast episodes for my book, the seventh edition of which will be released next year. I produced 62 of them and it ... more
Episode 181
Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Music
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1. Cornelius Cardew, “Treatise: String Orchestra (2025). The first of three AI interpretations of a piece by Cardew composed... more
Episode 180
The 2025 US Open Sound Experiment
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The sounds for this episode are a collage many things including recorded sounds from the US Open, spectators, tennis players, chair umpires, and the general ambience of the grounds. Mixed in a... more
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The content revolves around the exploration and celebration of vintage electronic music, covering a wide range of topics including synthesizers, sound experimentation, and influential artists from 1930 to 1985. Each episode is tailored to educate listeners on the historical significance and evolution of electronic music, integrating musical examples and providing an intimate listening guide to the genre's rich history. The host's expertise is evident as he bridges the connection between historical recordings and contemporary artistic practices, fostering a deeper appreciation for electronic music's developmental narrative. Unique elements including curated soundscapes for events like the US Open and thematic holiday specials further disting... more
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