NOT ME BUT US + MASAL + MAPS DJ SET!

Delighted to be asked to DJ at this event!

The first ever U.K. show by the incredible Not Me But Us is happening at The Waiting Room on Thursday 16th May!

Not Me But Us recently released their debut LP ‘Two’ on Sonic Cathedral and it is a mind-blowing, beautiful work. Their music really transports the listener to another place – huge and immersive, euphoric and emotional. Highly recommend you check them out if you haven’t done so already!

Support comes from the brilliant harp and synth duo Masal, who create an amazing mix of synth, psychedelic sonic-wonderment. They recently followed up their collab with Andy Bell with a brilliant new LP ’The Galloping Cat’.

I will be DJing on the night, and hope you can make it down. It will be ace!

TICKETS: https://www.seetickets.com/event/not-me-but-us/the-waiting-room/2992476

MAPS INTERVIEW – SURPRISE CAST

Delighted to share this brand new in-depth interview with the wonderful William Frederick from @h.i.artontheedge 🙌

Really enjoyed chatting about starting out in music, my relationship with the wonderful @muterecords, things I’ve learned (and not learned!) along the way, and all things Maps-related throughout the years. Right up to the latest production work with the awesome @emmaandersonmusic

Thanks for the chat @h.i.artontheedge, always a pleasure!

Conversation with maps – podcast edition!

The fantastic H.I. Art on the Edge have released this conversation from last year as part of the ‘Surprise Cast’ podcast series, to coincide nicely with the 1 year anniversary of ‘Counter Melodies’! 🎉

I loved this interview. It’s a really in-depth chat, covering my beginnings and early journey into making music, right up to the current album. Big thank you to the host Dubya for his time, efforts and support for artists.

Check it out if you have a moment!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/…/conversati…/id1723695740…

Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-n4e9i-1579657

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mpM6HP4v6TW4bJJTxouxd…

Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/…/h-i-art-on-the-edge…

‘COUNTER MELODIES’ – 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

‘Counter Melodies’ is 1 Year Old today! 🥳🥳🥳

Thank you for your brilliant support for this record! It means the absolute world to me. And thank you to Daniel Miller and all the fantastic people at @muterecords for their continued belief. ❤
If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, there are still some vinyl/CD available! 🙏

https://mute.ffm.to/maps_cm

It has been a really exciting time since ‘Counter Melodies’ was released last February. ‘Counter Mixes’ followed in June 2023, and then most recently, ‘Counter Continuo’ on Jan 2024. And also superb remixes from @andybebop (GLOK), @dystopian_vectors and @plaid
All available here: https://linktr.ee/ThisIsMaps

Thank you for your kind love and support for Maps. It feeds my soul and pushes me on to the next thing. ❤

Much love, James xx

Mastered by @kevintuffy
Artwork by @clarapandy & myself
PR by @zoezopf

MORTALITY TABLES

New track OUT NOW!

https://mortalitytables.bandcamp.com/…/lf15-a-433-walk…

On Bandcamp only.

All proceeds from this release will go to Dementia UK

‘LF15 / A 4’33” Walk To Woburn Sands Station’ is a collaboration between myself and from Mortality Tables (Documentary Evidence – an unofficial Mute Records website), as part of the LIFEFILES series.

The idea behind the project was for me to create a response to the audio that Mat provided, which are snapshots of life, places, people and moments in time.

This track began life as a 4min 33sec recording of Mat walking to the train station in Woburn Sands. The footsteps provided the tempo of the track, and it evolved from there. It was a really enjoyable and creative collaboration.

I have known Mat Smith for many years, he is a hugely creative and talented writer, and a great friend. It was a pleasure to be a part of this project.

Mastered by James Edward Armstrong

LIFEFILES design by Neil Coe