This is the final of our ten-part Sound Series where I talk to writers and artists about their work in relation to sounds they have chosen. In this episode we get to hear responses from Sudha Rao to some of the exercises. I also talk to Sudha Rao about sound and her writing. I'm very … Continue reading Ep 82: Sound Series 10 – Showcase with Sudha Rao

This is the ninth of our ten-part Sound Series where I talk to writers and artists about their work in relation to sounds they have chosen. In this episode I talk to Cassandra Barnett and Luke Buda. Cassandra BarnettLuke Buda Cassandra chose this late-night, early-morning recording: Luke chose the noise of a lawnmower: In these … Continue reading Ep 81: Sound Series 9 – Cassandra Barnett and Luke Buda

This is the eighth of our ten-part Sound Series where I talk to writers and artists about their work in relation to sounds they have chosen. In this episode I talk to David Long and Anna Smaill. Anna SmaillDavid Long (Image by Grant Maiden) David chose a piece of music he wrote 'Gasmasks'. This piece … Continue reading Ep 80: Sound Series 8 – Anna Smaill and David Long

For the final episode of the Sound Series I'm hoping to put together a showcase of work created in response to the exercises I've been offering throughout the series. I'd love to receive your work by Thursday 24 September You can send your responses to me at: betterreadnz@gmail.com Or if you have any questions please … Continue reading Sound Series – The Exercises

This is the seventh of our ten-part Sound Series where I talk to writers and artists about their work in relation to sounds they have chosen. In this episode I talk to Kerry Ann Lee and Jackson Nieuwland. Kerry Ann LeeJackson Nieuwland Kerry Ann chose a recording she made in Mexico. Jackson provided this mystery … Continue reading Ep 79: Sound Series 7 – Kerry Ann Lee and Jackson Nieuwland

This is the sixth of our ten-part Sound Series where I talk to writers and artists about their work in relation to sounds they have chosen. In this episode I talk to Carl Shuker and Simon Sweetman. Carl ShukerSimon Sweetman Carl chose this particular version of the song 'Work' by Lou Reed and John Cale. … Continue reading Ep 78: Sound Series 6 – Carl Shuker and Simon Sweetman

This is the fifth of our ten-part Sound Series where I talk to writers and artists about their work in relation to sounds they have chosen. In this episode I talk to Brannavan Gnanalingam and Tokerau Wilson. Brannavan GnanalingamTokerau Wilson Brannavan chose the sound of rain on a roof and thought this was a good … Continue reading Ep 77: Sound Series 5 – Brannavan Gnanalingam and Tokerau Wilson

This is the fourth of our ten-part Sound Series where I talk to writers and artists about their work in relation to sounds they have chosen. In this episode I talk to Sinead Overbye and Charlotte Forrester. Sinead OverbyeCharlotte Forrester (Photo by Haz Forrester) Sinead chose the song 'Give it To Me' by Motte. A … Continue reading Ep 76: Sound Series 4 – Sinead Overbye and Charlotte Forrester

This is the third of our ten-part Sound Series where I talk to writers and artists about their work in relation to sounds they have chosen. In this episode I talk to Cooki Aimee M and Eamonn Marra. Cooki Aimee MEamonn Marra (Image by Ebony Lamb) Cooki Aimee M chose this recording of water running … Continue reading Ep 75: Sound Series 3 – Cooki Aimee M and Eamonn Marra