Ben Chatwin’s The Beginning / The End is a double A-side single that delves into the vast cycles of creation and collapse. Inspired by the birth and death of the cosmos, the release explores themes of beauty, decay, and impermanence through rich, textured compositions.

Crafted using analogue hardware pushed to its limits, Chatwin saturates and compresses sound to create a visceral sonic experience. The Beginning reflects the spark of creation, while The End contemplates quiet dissolution.

Premiered at the Sonica Festival 2024 in Glasgow as part of a larger audiovisual project, the tracks are accompanied by mesmerizing visuals from Morgan Beringer, adding a striking dimension to this meditative exploration of existence.

The Beginning

I have been writing about music for nearly two decades now, and it’s time to turn inwards again. Away from being a promotion vehicle and towards a curation platform, supporting music and musicians that resonate within. And when it comes to highlighting one of my favourite electronic musicians, that is certainly the case. Somewhere, in the darkened, quiet and euphonic spaces between synthetic, buzzing pulses and organic, breathing textures, Ben Chatwin has been crafting his sonic language. This voice speaks through modulated frequencies, soaring string arrangements, and the ghostly hum of man-made machinery brought to life. This month, he’s been the featured artist on Headphone Community, where I showcase his music through exclusive track premieres, unreleased alternative mixes, in-depth interviews, and yes, even an 80% OFF discount to his last album, Verdigris. You can join for only $1 a month to get access to all of the above, and invest your precious attention among the many like-minded folks who still believe in the transformative power of deliberate, thoughtful, and visceral music. Today’s track is taken from the forthcoming EP, Klasis, scheduled to be released on May 9th, 2025. This is the second release from a new project Ben calls Tether – a series of EPs and singles rolling out over the year, eventually leading to an album. The first release, The Beginning, is available on his Bandcamp, and you can name your price for that release.

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TRACK PREMIERE : Ben Chatwin - Caldera

Softmachine

...So I can be a Banshee. All tracks are improvised and recorded live with an iPhone. All sounds made by two guitars and one banjo. Full details of equipment used can be found on our facebook page...

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