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Ben Hogwood

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The music sounds better with you! Music rights for Naxos; editor of Arcana.fm; writing for musicOMH & Presto Music. Dreams of forming acoustic band Good On Paper while supporting the Canaries #ncfc

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Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · Feb 1

10 today!

Arcana.fm @arcanadotfm.bsky.social · Feb 1

Happy birthday to us! arcana.fm/2025/02/01/a...

Roll out the bunting…Arcana is 10 years old today!

From Ben Hogwood, Arcana editor: If you’ll forgive the indulgence…Happy Birthday to us! Arcana is 10 years old today, a chance to celebrate a decade of sharing great music with our read…

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Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 22h

I missed this - could be v interesting:

Norman Records @normanrecords.com · 22h

PREORDER: 'Einstein on the Beach' by Suzanne Vega, Ictus, Collegium Vocale Gent

Reimagination of Philip Glass’s 1976 minimalist landmark.

www.normanrecords.com/records/2122...

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 1d

Was lucky to see him play it once. Time stood still!

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 1d

Forgot the alt text...it's Tonbridge castle, north face

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 1d

Past the fortress with music from Scanner this morning - the calm of his new one Forces, Reactions, Deflections #commuterworld

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Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 2d

Ah, shame - I was hoping it wouldn't do that! One of many highlights was exploring his facial resemblance to Stravinsky, as well as a fondness for unconventional time signatures

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 2d

A great piece. I was really fortunate to speak to Ron during lockdown...he had me in stitches from the start! I learned so much, too. If you're interested: www.musicomh.com/features/int...

Sparks interview: "You never know when you’re foretelling the future in a song" | Music Interviews | musicOMH

Music Interviews: Sparks interview: "You never know when you’re foretelling the future in a song"

www.musicomh.com

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Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 3d

I had a really enjoyable chat with Francesco Cilluffo about Delius the opera composer - and learned a lot...

Arcana.fm @arcanadotfm.bsky.social · 3d

New post - a revealing interview with conductor Francesco Cilluffo about the little-known Delius work The Magic Fountain, which he will oversee at Wexford Festival Opera later this month: arcana.fm/2025/10/11/f...

Talking Heads: Francesco Cilluffo

by Ben Hogwood pictures (c) Ribaltaluce Studio (Francesco Cilluffo); Pádraig Grant (rehearsals) Arcana has the pleasure of an audience with conductor Francesco Cilluffo, in his third year as Princi…

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Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 4d

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Inevitable, but sad - used to love a late night MTV2 / dance binge. Different methods now, I guess!

MTV to axe its music TV channels in the UK

The broadcaster will stop showing music videos in December, but its main channel will remain on air.

www.bbc.co.uk

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 5d

The Alzheimer's Society partnership for England v Wales - an inspired move. More of that please!

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 5d

Metronomy's album The English Riviera is playing in the pub currently...it was on very heavy rotation on release in 2011, but I'd forgotten just how winsome its harmonies are. A beauty

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Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 6d

On the train today with Total Kompakt 25, the Cologne label's reliably excellent annual round-up of assorted electronica #commuterworld

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 7d

Thoughts for @arcanadotfm.bsky.social on yesterday lunchtime @wigmore-hall.org.uk with the Kleio Quartet - the contrasting worlds of Elgar, Webern and Haydn: arcana.fm/2025/10/07/k...

In concert – Kleio Quartet @ Wigmore Hall: Elgar, Webern & Haydn

Kleio Quartet [Juliette Roos, Katherine Yoon (violins), Yume Fujise (viola), Eliza Millett (cello)] Elgar String Quartet in E minor Op.83 (1918)Webern 5 Movements for String Quartet Op.5 (1909)Hayd…

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Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 8d

Really enjoyed the Kleio Quartet at @wigmore-hall.org.uk just now - a well constructed program of Elgar, Webern and - for once - Haydn to finish. Will enjoy writing up for @arcanadotfm.bsky.social

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 9d

Bournemouth - through familiarity I think, one of my mum's favourite recordings. So descriptive!

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 9d

Love the Vänskä - and would certainly want Berglund as part of my listening, especially Tapiola

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Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 9d

No surprises that the derby run is over, sadly. Some good moments but we need a lot more than that just to get above mid table. Hopefully that will come before too long! #ncfc

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 10d

Hi Rich, my nominations for #5debutalbums0004 are:

1. Mylo - Destroy Rock & Roll
2. The Streets - Original Pirate Material
3. Broadcast - The Noise Made By People
4. Goldfrapp - Felt Mountain
5. Oceansize - Effloresce

plus an honourable mention for Aberfeldy's wonderful debut Young Forever

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 10d

Yes, that's a great shout!

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 10d

That's a really special album! Been in my head for two weeks now

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Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 12d

Great to hear 'new' Super Furry Animals music on 6Music just now...'Rock 'N' Roll Flu' typically brilliant, even for a B-side. Brixton Academy tickets purchased, can't wait!

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 12d

A number of special anniversaries today - musically, Don McLean (80) and Phil Oakey (70)...while on this day in 1965 my parents got married. Not around any more, sadly, but will be raising them a diamond toast in the local later on for sure!

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 12d

This morning’s #commuterworld listening was the welcome return of Icelandic band múm, and their new album History Of Silence. Definitely one to get to know!

A misty view across the Racecourse Ground, Tonbridge

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 13d

First dance was the Super Furry Animals - Fire In My Heart. Last, unexpectedly, was Journey's Don't Stop Believing! Solo cello Bach as we signed the register which was meaningful

Ben Hogwood @benarcanafm.bsky.social · 13d

Absolutely fascinating interview with composer David Matthews and conductor Jac van Steen today. Coming to a retailer's webpage near you, soon