The Russian Linesman is a “modern day composer” who has become a somewhat cult figure over the past eleven years. Crossing paths with mavericks such as James Holden, Nathan Fake, Ryan Davis, Applescal and Laurent Garnier, along the way. 2017 was a busy year which you can read more about here: http://newsflash.bigshotmag.com/features/54023/
His last series of EPs “The Eysenck Suite” saw the enigmatic artist receive support and plaudits from a disparate collection of respected DJs and Producers, including ‘Mercury Prize’ nominated Maps (Mute), Simon Mills (of Bent fame), Max Cooper, Steve Miller (Afterlife), Nick Warren (on his ‘Sound Garden’ radio show), C-Jay (Bedrock), Samy Birnbach (DJ Morpheus), and Quivver (on John Digweed’s ‘Transitions’ radio show).
Nemone’s support for the project on BBC 6 Music proved a real pivotal moment. The Linesman was thrilled when she invited him to do her “Evening With” slot, a slot previously inhabited by Jon Hopkins, Jean-Michel Jarre, Future Sound of London, Darren Emerson, Leftfield, Fatboy Slim, Ellen Allien and DJ Shadow.
This new series features remix interpretations of some of the ‘Eysenck Suites I-IV’ finest moments, as selected by Nemone. Her song selection for radio play from the project has become the catalyst for a series of remix EPs.
The Russian Linesman also now hosts a monthly radio show on Bloop London (http://blooplondon.com/shows/russian-linesman/), playing a multifarious mix of his favourite music from the past, present and future.
The four remix EPs will be released at bi-monthly intervals:
The Trigan Empire Remixes (loki014) – 19th February 2018
How Can The Sky Be So Beautiful When We Have Been So Bad? Remixes (loki015) –
23rd April 2018
Lonesome Road Remixes (loki016) – July 2018
Sierra Madre Remixes (loki017) – August 2018
10 Things you didn’t know about the Russian Linesman…
Although he use’s James Holden’s favourite software Jeskola Buzz he still writes all his music on acoustic guitar and piano.
His music has been described as a form of ambient progressive electronica that draws inspiration from the likes of Nick Drake, Syd Barrett, My Bloody Valentine, and M83, amongst others.
As a DJ, he has performed all around Europe, supporting the likes of Nathan Fake, Fred Falke, Max Cooper and Lone.
Before enveloping himself in electronic music he toured round as an acoustic singer/songwriter playing folk music.
He recorded the music for TalkTalk’s ‘Light Graffiti Tour Of the UK’ advert featuring artist Michael Bosanko: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC9VO0QvnGM
He has collaborated on remixes with Max Cooper, Wesley Matsell, Ryan Davis, Margot, Avus, Jesse Somfay, Applescal, Roland Kinkenberg, Swimming and Practical Lovers.
In summer 2011 he fulfilled a life long dream and visited most of the filming locations from Twin Peaks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pgtwzjic0M&t=247s
The track ‘Clemency’ (on the forthcoming ‘The Eysenck Suite IV Phlegmatic’) features his one-year-old son Harald singing and playing the organ.
Al Lowe, the creator of classic PC game ‘Leisure Suit Larry’, is a fan and features some of his music on his website: http://allowe.com/downloads/music-larry.html
He runs the label – Loki Recordings – which has also released music Norsu, Zabriski, Neon Tetra, Levvy, Maraud, Groj, Cora Novoa, Qbical, Mattheis, Lanny May, Applescal, Jesse Somfay, Mig Dfoe, Panda Valium, Matthys, Wesley Matsell, Pheek, Dave Saved, Aiden, 10dens, Idiot Idols, Arno Layne, my.head, Lowskii, Oliver Stephan, Betamax Warriors, Limbo, Rhythmic Sun and Oliver Powditch.
More Info:
www.twitter.com/russianlinesman
www.soundcloud.com/russianlinesman
www.soundcloud.com/lokirecordings
www.facebook.com/Russian-Linesman-42077279998/
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/russianlinesman
www.beatport.com/label/loki-recordings/15992
www.discogs.com/artist/447757-Russian-Linesman
https://play.spotify.com/artist/3sIH8lHWLGHJMenpRCSmMv
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