Dirty beats,crunchy synths & songs choc full of lyrical character.

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"Augustus Pablo nipping in to Grange Hill to play morning assembly-Tramp Pop-This is the future" -Fresh On The Net Music Blog
"9/10" Louder than War
"Let your inner tramp run wild & free" BBC Introducing
"Wonderful,Wonderful sounds" Mark Ryan,Amazing Radio
"Needs to be played loudly" The Dadada
"Infectious,listen to it again & again,a recipe for awesomeness" Tobi Lynn,Amazing Radio
"Euphoric" BBC Suffolk

Wrong un (Demo)

Bad keys, shaky shakers, 
acoustic and tremolo guitars... 
I try to not grill ALL of these ingredients
ALL of the time... but it’s hard.

Nestled somewhere between patio hell and the soft play hinterland, I bring you noise.

Dirty beats, crunchy synths & songs chock full of lyrical character.
The new album 'Tunes' is being released as a track-a-month through 2021 as a pay what you want release on Bandcamp https://snippetcuts.bandcamp.com/


"Augustus Pablo nipping in to Grange Hill to play morning assembly-Tramp Pop-This is the future" -Fresh On The Net Music Blog
"9/10" Louder than War
"Let your inner tramp run wild & free" BBC Introducing
"Wonderful,Wonderful sounds" Mark Ryan,Amazing Radio
"Needs to be played loudly" The Dadada
"Infectious,listen to it again & again,a recipe for awesomeness" Tobi Lynn,Amazing Radio
"Euphoric" BBC Suffolk

This is where I put up my demos, covers, this and that with little rhyme or reason.

"Frankly it's a real boost to discover a genuine world class practitioner who restores your faith in the genre..." - Tom Robinson BBC6Music

Praise for “Nobody Knows Anything”

“Alex Highton’s eminently playful second album teems with ideas, all of them good…..it’s a work that defies categorisation, but Highton’s vision is refreshingly assured throughout….Nobody Knows Anything thrives by thinking outside the box – 4 Stars” – (Mojo Magazine Feb 2015 UK)

“Quirky, interesting and very enjoyable – 4 Stars” (Irish Times Jan 2015 Eire)

“10/10 – Seriously,seriously good with layered delights and a killer production…..It is in many ways extraordinary.” – Americana UK

“An amazing record” – (BBC Introducing Suffolk Oct 2014 UK)

““Alex Highton’s music – a rich blend of melody and soul – calls on a deep, melting pot of influences. From Talking Heads and Penguin Cafe Orchestra to the Band and David Ackles, his music collection shows off a love for joyful eclecticism, reflected in his own creations.” – (M Magazine Jan 2014 UK)

““The qualification ‘world class’ proves to be right. Also the second album is filled with quality music gracefully going into the ears.” – (OOR Magazine October 2014 Holland)

““His second album is just as fine. Easy to listen to and beautifully arranged – ****” – Heaven Magazine Nov/Dec 2014 Holland)

“Prachtige kleine liedje die vol zitten met tekstuele slimmigheden en zeer prettig in het gehoor liggen. Nobody knows Anything is haast een geschiedenisles in pakkende liedjes.” (Soundz Magazine Dec 2014 Holland)

““A collection of wonderful, timeless pop songs – ****” – (Lust For Life magazine, November 2014 Holland)

“miraculous….timeless 9/10″ – (8 Weekly Jan 2015 Holland)

“Onbedaarlijk goede plaat.” (Leo Blokhuis Jan 2015 Holland)

““Each time you listen, you’re being sucked into this wonderous world more deeply. Fascinating album – ****” – (Jazzism magazine, October 2014 Holland)

“Heighton heeft met zijn tweede album een plaat afgeleverd die zeer is aan te raden en die nieuwsgierig maakt naar de Nederlandse tourtjes in januari en april.” (Written In Music, November 2014 Holland)

“Surely one of the best albums of the year – *****” – (Ctrl Alt Country, November 2014 Belgium)

“Nobody Knows Anything is probably one of the best pop records of 2014, a record that doesn’t just rely on the big moments and works its way through amazingly crafted details” – (Music & Riots Magazine Jan 2015 UK)

“Highton is een dijk van een liedjesschrijver en zanger, die de kunst van het knap en verrassend arrangeren volledig onder de knie heeft.” (HDC Media OCT 2014 Holland)

“Highton toont zijn meesterschap in een verfijnd epos als ‘Mephisto’ terwijl een fraai, zwoel wiegend ‘It’s’ dat op acapella koorwerk uitloopt in sobere grandeur uitgeleide doet. Klasse ! (Keys & Chords OCT 2014 Holland)

“This is no pastiche, but a fine example of musical heritage woven through a composition that somehow keeps giving, with layered vocals, catchy riffs, wonky piano and a variety of other sounds that come and go to create a compelling song with a heartwarming premise. It’s no wonder It Falls Together topped our poll this week.” – (Fresh On The Net, November 2014 UK)

“Nobody Knows Anything” is een knap gearrangeerde tweede plaat van deze singer-songwriter. De laid back en sober gebrachte liedjes zorgen voor een moment van rust bij de luisteraar die van begin tot einde lekker relaxt naar dit album kan luisteren.” (Rootstime NOV 2014 Holland)

“….exquisite song writing……an excellent album that is thought provoking, musically exciting and full of surprises – highly recommended” – (Artree Jan 2015 UK)

Artist, Technologist, Musician, Producer, Director, buffoon. This is a small collection of music performed and produced over the many years.

Bands/Projects : C'tar+Maths, Nephunk, Think Floyd, Mob Marley Inc., Contra Band, Doors of Perception, Mental Kit, The Kuru Circus & Orchestra, Parikrama etc.

Audio Releases: CONTRABAND Fisherman & Banker • PARIKRAMA (Various Singles) • MUMMY DADDY RECORDS Vol.1 • Akhil & His Band NASHA • SKA VENGERS etc.

Video Releases: Indian Ocean Live DVD, VH1 Liquid TV,  Lost Or Found, But It Rained etc.

Live & Studio sessions: Amjad Ali Khan, Cheb-I-Sabah, Ustad Sultan Khan, Midival Punditz, Karsh Kale, Silk Route etc.

Other enterprises & collaborations include the Delhi Electronica Supply Unit collective (DESU), We Mean Music, Holi Cow Festival, Mummy Daddy Records... among other broadcast, commercial productions, concerts etc.