Ian Hawgood is a multitalented composer, sound artist, and the man behind the Home Normal label, known for his emotive blend of ambient, electronic, and experimental music. His compositions are deeply rooted in a love for analog warmth and the imperfections of reel-to-reel tape recording, a technique which has become a signature of his sound. His work often explores the themes of memory, nostalgia, and decay, enveloping listeners in layers of texture and subtly evolving soundscapes.

With a prolific output that has earned him recognition in the ambient music scene, Hawgood's recent releases, such as "Tape Sketches I" and "The Fire Will Die At Night (Remastered)", continue to showcase his rich and evocative sound palette. Works like "Appalachian Falls" (under his collaborative project GrimGrimAntonym) and "Emerging" reflect his deep engagement with the subtleties of sound and its power to evoke emotional landscapes. Despite the often quiet and introspective nature of his music, releases like "Voices" and "No Voices" offer a contemplative duality, hinting at an artist equally comfortable with presence and absence. "彼方 (Part Two)" testifies to his ongoing fascination with the concept of time and space in music, affirming Ian Hawgood's status as a vital voice in the realm of modern ambient composition.

Genres

Drift

Drone

Nu Age

Related Artists

Aphex Twin

Grouper

Brian Eno

Tim Hecker

Tangerine Dream

Biosphere

William Basinski

Stars Of The Lid

Hiroshi Yoshimura

Julianna Barwick

Chihei Hatakeyama

Loscil

Latest Release

sketches for a friend

Ian Hawgood

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released September 17, 2024