Jamie Thompson

I'm based in Newcastle upon Tyne and work under a variety of pseudonyms including infamous shifty-pop purveyor Mannequin Licker (debut album out soon on Co-Lab). I am an oboist and pianist - I also play the guitar impressively badly. As Uncle Goggles I produce films using found/original/archive footage as well as collage-based artworks and SU10 sound-collage pieces. Very occasionally I write scores for various small ensembles, and these generally incorporate a fair amount of structural "openness" and opportunity for intuitive reinterpretation. I produce electroacoustic/electronic/acousmatic work and will endeavour to regularly post snipplets here for your pleasure. Currently underway is a project tentatively entitled 'Broken Toys', which is part of a larger exploration into what I call 'reluctant technologies' and how their unpredictable "agency" affords opportunity both in composition and in improvised music. I am always looking for people who are willing work/play/explore.