Indie, folk, and electro music for the masses

Fran O'Hanlon acquired the name AJIMAL in the aftermath of being caught up in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake. 

AJIMAL's second LP, As It Grows Dark / Light, is an exploration of the ideas of terror and wonderment and was co-produced with Guy Massey (Spiritualized, The Beatles, Bill Fay). His music has won support from Tom Robinson at BBC 6 Music, Phil Taggart at Radio 1, John Kennedy at Radio X and Jason Kramer at KCRW. AJIMAL's live show encompasses elements of both soaring grandeur and pin drop intimacy. He trained and practises as a doctor alongside making music. 

“Setting a new benchmark for sensitive pop.” The Line of Best Fit
“Touches of Bon Iver and Jeff Buckley ring true, however AJIMAL sculpts an illimitable soundscape that is entirely his own.” Crack in the Road
“Idiosyncratic, heart-wrenching songs.” NME

www.ajimal.co.uk

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I write songs that mix acoustic singer/songwriteryness with electronica and sounds from the stuff around me - paper, my thighs, incidental noises. I like to think the home-made nature of the recordings lends charm and intimacy to my music.

I do all of this stuff in my loft, hence Loftstep. See?

"Quite nice"
Nick Roberts, BBC Radio Newcastle

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I want a world where water replenishes and sustains the planet; not datacentres spewing misinformation and bad art.
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Producer, composer and musician. Member of live electronic music collective  @grey-tapes.  
(formerly Jacana)

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