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The Holmes Archive of Electronic Music

Thom Holmes
Electronic Music
Vintage Recordings
Electronic and Experimental Music
Computer Music
Thom Holmes
Moog Analog Synthesizers
Routledge
Live Electronic Music
ARP Model 2600
Soundscape
Analog Synthesizers
Holiday Music
Analog Synthesis
US Open Tennis Tournament
Ambient Music
Phonographic Education
Buchla Analog Synthesizers
Musique Concrète
Music History
Eurorack

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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded6 years ago
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Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to... more

Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to... more

Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to... more

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

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Thom Holmes
Curator and guide to vintage electronic music recordings; author and host focused on historical context and sonic experimentation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Hope keep doing it. A nice very program

    Fully recommend to all synth fanatics

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    5
    🇬🇧到此一游
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Simply fantastic!

    Incredible depth and consideration is put into each episode. Highly recommended for any sonic adventurer.

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    RobinC_99
    United Kingdom3 years ago
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    Is there any playlist of Tom Holmes?

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    United States4 years ago

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The show acts as a deep dive into vintage electronic music, archival recordings, and the historical context surrounding explorations in sound design. Each episode blends curatorial narration with sonic experiments, showcasing themes from early electronic devices to contemporary AI-assisted ideas, often pairing historical analysis with immersive soundscapes. A standout aspect is the host's role as a meticulous collector and guide, connecting rare recordings to broader movements in music technology, making it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy historical insight paired with sonic exploration.

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