Walter Benjamin (1892–1940) was a literary critic, essayist, translator and philosopher. Despite his tragic demise fleeing Nazi-occupied France, his renowned critical essays (including 'The Storyteller') changed forever the way we discuss history and the impact of technology and capitalism on culture. 

Perhaps less well known are his early radio shows which were aimed at children before they gained a larger public following. Verso’s recent publication of Benjamin’s radio scripts ('Radio Benjamin' ed. Lecia Rosenthal, 2014 <http://www.versobooks.com/books/1720-radio-benjamin>) brings together for the first time in English rare pieces from 1927-33. However, due to their original live transmission no audio of Benjamin reading his work exists.

Supported by the Goethe Institut and the University of Glasgow these seven 23 minute experimental radio documentaries reanimate Benjamin’s scripts by asking expert speakers to read and discuss them in special locations around, over and under Glasgow accompanied by sound compositions from sonic artists Niall Morris and Kyle Stewart.

Recording took place March 17th-19th 2015 and was broadcast on CCA based art radio station Radiophrenia (<http://radiophrenia.scot/>) across Glasgow on 87.9fm, 13th – 19th April, 2015. In 2020, faced with worldwide pandemic and lockdown we’ve decided to replay these shows again, finding anew constellations, consolations and dialectical images haunting us from the past.

Feel free to share with anyone else interested in radio, Benjamin, Glasgow, sonic art or psychogeography. 

We have no idea what happens when you take 90 yr old essays and apply them to different people in a different place but we're interested in finding out what resonates or breaks apart in the process.

Thanks for drifting our way,
Katy Hastie and Amy Bromley (producers)

as the man says - 'knowledge exists only in lightning flashes.The text is the thunder rolling long afterwards'. 

A good general introduction to Benjamin and the special nature of these scripts can be found by listening to BBC Radio 4's 'The Benjamin Broadcasts' <http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b044b3lj>

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Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards is an American multi-genre ensemble founded by Johnny Manchild (composition, production, vocals, keys). Since its founding in 2016, the band took the internet by storm, with a unique conundrum of jazz idioms, ska, alt-rock, world music, and funk that prompted even Anthony Fantano himself (known as “The Only Music Critic Who Matters” by the NYT) ask “what gives them the right to be this good? ”

The Bastards have since answered that question, drawing from a dedicated and thriving fanbase that is bound together by a deep love of music, lyricism, engineering and sonic exploration. From their hometown of Oklahoma City to the global stage, each release has been a marked discovery not just for the fans, but the Poor Bastards themselves. 

With 25+ million streams, 4 albums, and new sonic horizons to be crossed, the Poor Bastards have morphed into a collective of sorts with as many as 10 collaborators (affectionately “Bastards”) in regular rotation, with Johnny Manchild at the helm. 

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Paul Tibbs aka The Lone Soldier A DJ/Producer of over 30 yrs..One of the founder members & Resident DJ`s of the renound "Sex,Love & Motion" club nights..that reached its dizzy heights during the mid to late 90`s..It`s home was at "The Soundshaft" in Charing Cross,London..where it ran consecutively every Saturday for 5 yrs..hosting many world renound DJ`s of the time,many of which are still enjoying great success today! The growth of the Brand,captured international interest,and they were soon hosting weekly and monthly events in Paris,Hamburg & Amsterdam under the same guise..as well as starting a self named Label to which Paul had a couple of releases.. specialist radio shows,including Girls FM & Point Blank FM,and currently his 2hr fortnightly show called "The D3EP Lounge" on Grant Nelson's mighty D3ep Radio Network. He continues to have a massive love,for all things Deep..

BREAKING BEATS SINCE 1988. I refuse to compromise or follow trends when it comes to my sound. My music is purely for entertainment.
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In nine albums and over fifty releases that span a 30-year career, A Guy Called Gerald has built a genre busting body of work that stands out for consistent innovation, excellence and refusal to compromise.

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