Ben McElroy
@benmcelroy.bsky.social
Folky scraper, very amateur puppeteer.
"A shivering seabed of sound." The Guardian
“Wonderfully weird.” Songlines
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"A shivering seabed of sound." The Guardian
“Wonderfully weird.” Songlines
https://ko-fi.com/benmcelroy
benmcelroy.co.uk
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Ben McElroy
@benmcelroy.bsky.social
· Feb 6
Ben McElroy- WIDDERSHINS & DEOSIL
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Very excited to announce that my short film 'Widdershins & Deosil' is out tomorrow along with the six and a half minute soundtrack, and features @njd.bsky.social and Debbie Armour.
It's been an absolute privilege to be able to do this- thanks to @prsfoundation.bsky.social
youtu.be/jdj-jlWQnBc?...
It's been an absolute privilege to be able to do this- thanks to @prsfoundation.bsky.social
youtu.be/jdj-jlWQnBc?...
Februarys tape visits the other side of the hunger hills…
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Februarys tape visits the other side of the hunger hills…
Had a chat with Mat at Sonic Tapestries about the allotments, field recordings and more…
sonictapestries.substack.com/p/creating-a...
sonictapestries.substack.com/p/creating-a...
Creating a sound archive, why?
Tales of collecting and cataloguing sounds in the field and beyond
sonictapestries.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Had a chat with Mat at Sonic Tapestries about the allotments, field recordings and more…
sonictapestries.substack.com/p/creating-a...
sonictapestries.substack.com/p/creating-a...
Thanks for the spin @stuartmaconie.bsky.social (And for pronouncing my name right!)… and can’t believe I’d never heard of Agitation Free before!
February 8, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Thanks for the spin @stuartmaconie.bsky.social (And for pronouncing my name right!)… and can’t believe I’d never heard of Agitation Free before!
…all pre 2025 merch name your price over at Bandcamp today!
#bandcampfriday #merchtable #vinyl #experimental
#bandcampfriday #merchtable #vinyl #experimental
February 6, 2026 at 7:56 AM
…all pre 2025 merch name your price over at Bandcamp today!
#bandcampfriday #merchtable #vinyl #experimental
#bandcampfriday #merchtable #vinyl #experimental
As we leave January behind and say hello to February and the slow march back to spring, we also say goodbye to Val’s plot at 326 (for now) and head across the site (still on the hunger hills, somewhere in the hundreds) to meet with musician and gardener Steno...
February 5, 2026 at 8:59 AM
As we leave January behind and say hello to February and the slow march back to spring, we also say goodbye to Val’s plot at 326 (for now) and head across the site (still on the hunger hills, somewhere in the hundreds) to meet with musician and gardener Steno...
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I’ve been thinking about writing a series about running a cassette label, but I never managed to sit down and shape my thoughts and experience into words. I’ve always wanted to share how I’ve been running the label since 2013.
January 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
I’ve been thinking about writing a series about running a cassette label, but I never managed to sit down and shape my thoughts and experience into words. I’ve always wanted to share how I’ve been running the label since 2013.
Allotment Tapes #1 is out today on Bandcamp!
This is the first of a monthly series and this one features artist and gardener Val Turton at her plot/studio 326 Space.
Links in bio, subscribe via Bandcamp for monthly releases and bonus material.
#allotments #gardening #newmusic #bandcamp
This is the first of a monthly series and this one features artist and gardener Val Turton at her plot/studio 326 Space.
Links in bio, subscribe via Bandcamp for monthly releases and bonus material.
#allotments #gardening #newmusic #bandcamp
January 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Allotment Tapes #1 is out today on Bandcamp!
This is the first of a monthly series and this one features artist and gardener Val Turton at her plot/studio 326 Space.
Links in bio, subscribe via Bandcamp for monthly releases and bonus material.
#allotments #gardening #newmusic #bandcamp
This is the first of a monthly series and this one features artist and gardener Val Turton at her plot/studio 326 Space.
Links in bio, subscribe via Bandcamp for monthly releases and bonus material.
#allotments #gardening #newmusic #bandcamp
First Allotments Tapes review in from the wonderful @acloserlisten.bsky.social -
acloserlisten.com/2026/01/30/b...
acloserlisten.com/2026/01/30/b...
Ben McElroy ~ Allotment Tapes
New Year’s resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep; most don’t last through Easter. In like manner, many artists have tackled year-long projects over the years, with varying degr…
acloserlisten.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:17 AM
First Allotments Tapes review in from the wonderful @acloserlisten.bsky.social -
acloserlisten.com/2026/01/30/b...
acloserlisten.com/2026/01/30/b...
The listening party for the first Allotment Tapes starts at 7.30... head on over and get yourself cosy. :)
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com/live/allotme...
#listeningparty #bandcamp #newmusic #allotments #nottingham
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com/live/allotme...
#listeningparty #bandcamp #newmusic #allotments #nottingham
Allotment Tapes #1 - A Different Stillness (with Val Turton) Listening Party
Join me down in the plot for an exclusive listen to the first Allotment Tape, plus a space to chat, ask me questions etc (warning- I'm no gardening expert!)... ...It's just twenty minutes long... bring a flask and a comfy chair... look forward to seeing you. Ben
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The listening party for the first Allotment Tapes starts at 7.30... head on over and get yourself cosy. :)
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com/live/allotme...
#listeningparty #bandcamp #newmusic #allotments #nottingham
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com/live/allotme...
#listeningparty #bandcamp #newmusic #allotments #nottingham
TOMORROW - LISTENING PARTY for Allotment Tapes #1 - A Different Stillness (with Val Turton)
7.30pm via Bandcamp
Join me down in the plot for an exclusive listen to the first Allotment Tape, plus a space to chat, ask me questions etc
It's just twenty minutes long. Bring a flask and a comfy chair...
7.30pm via Bandcamp
Join me down in the plot for an exclusive listen to the first Allotment Tape, plus a space to chat, ask me questions etc
It's just twenty minutes long. Bring a flask and a comfy chair...
January 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
TOMORROW - LISTENING PARTY for Allotment Tapes #1 - A Different Stillness (with Val Turton)
7.30pm via Bandcamp
Join me down in the plot for an exclusive listen to the first Allotment Tape, plus a space to chat, ask me questions etc
It's just twenty minutes long. Bring a flask and a comfy chair...
7.30pm via Bandcamp
Join me down in the plot for an exclusive listen to the first Allotment Tape, plus a space to chat, ask me questions etc
It's just twenty minutes long. Bring a flask and a comfy chair...
I brought my viola with me to @326artspace, mainly as a bit of a comforter- I always feel a bit weird going anywhere without an instrument! It sat in it's case for most of the afternoon, but Val was curious so I got it out of its case and had a play...
I just love this space... lots of stories
I just love this space... lots of stories
January 23, 2026 at 10:02 AM
I brought my viola with me to @326artspace, mainly as a bit of a comforter- I always feel a bit weird going anywhere without an instrument! It sat in it's case for most of the afternoon, but Val was curious so I got it out of its case and had a play...
I just love this space... lots of stories
I just love this space... lots of stories
The first Allotment Tapes will be out on 30th January and there is a Bandcamp Listening party on 28th Jan at 7.30- Uk time. Come along, bring a flask and get cozy for an exclusive listen to the first one.
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com/merch/allotm...
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com/merch/allotm...
January 16, 2026 at 10:02 AM
The first Allotment Tapes will be out on 30th January and there is a Bandcamp Listening party on 28th Jan at 7.30- Uk time. Come along, bring a flask and get cozy for an exclusive listen to the first one.
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com/merch/allotm...
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com/merch/allotm...
On Saturday night it's my first show of 2026! On familiar soil at We Make Our Way in Notts, with a brilliant line up. *This show is now SOLD OUT, contact organisers for wait list*.
January 15, 2026 at 10:02 AM
On Saturday night it's my first show of 2026! On familiar soil at We Make Our Way in Notts, with a brilliant line up. *This show is now SOLD OUT, contact organisers for wait list*.
Thanks to @zakiasewell.bsky.social at @bbc6music.bsky.social for giving Allotment Tapes their first airing on national radio last night! If you missed it you can listen back to Dreamtime on @bbcsounds.bsky.social - it’s a lovely show all round with some amazing Brazilian music and more.
January 12, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Thanks to @zakiasewell.bsky.social at @bbc6music.bsky.social for giving Allotment Tapes their first airing on national radio last night! If you missed it you can listen back to Dreamtime on @bbcsounds.bsky.social - it’s a lovely show all round with some amazing Brazilian music and more.
Happy 2026 all! For my New Years resolution I will be spending the year making a monthly series exploring St. Anns Allotment in Nottingham through field recordings, conversations and film/music..
January 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Happy 2026 all! For my New Years resolution I will be spending the year making a monthly series exploring St. Anns Allotment in Nottingham through field recordings, conversations and film/music..
‘The Path Only The Rain Acknowledges,’ the title track from mine and Elinor Rowlands ep, released on Sonido Polifonico…
… if you missed it during all the Christmas stuff… it’s still here, usual places and I believe there are a few copies left of the super limited, red vinyl 10 inch.
… if you missed it during all the Christmas stuff… it’s still here, usual places and I believe there are a few copies left of the super limited, red vinyl 10 inch.
January 6, 2026 at 6:54 PM
‘The Path Only The Rain Acknowledges,’ the title track from mine and Elinor Rowlands ep, released on Sonido Polifonico…
… if you missed it during all the Christmas stuff… it’s still here, usual places and I believe there are a few copies left of the super limited, red vinyl 10 inch.
… if you missed it during all the Christmas stuff… it’s still here, usual places and I believe there are a few copies left of the super limited, red vinyl 10 inch.
The first batch of ‘The Path Only The Rain Acknowledges’ are packed up and ready to be sent out… thanks to all who have supported so far.
super limited (37 copies total) hand made 10 inch lathe cuts … festive red vinyl…
sonidopolifonico.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-only-the-rain-acknowledges
super limited (37 copies total) hand made 10 inch lathe cuts … festive red vinyl…
sonidopolifonico.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-only-the-rain-acknowledges
The path only the rain acknowledges, by : Ben McElroy and Elinor Rowlands
0 track album
sonidopolifonico.bandcamp.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The first batch of ‘The Path Only The Rain Acknowledges’ are packed up and ready to be sent out… thanks to all who have supported so far.
super limited (37 copies total) hand made 10 inch lathe cuts … festive red vinyl…
sonidopolifonico.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-only-the-rain-acknowledges
super limited (37 copies total) hand made 10 inch lathe cuts … festive red vinyl…
sonidopolifonico.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-only-the-rain-acknowledges
Delighted to announce ‘The Path Only The Rain Acknowledges,’ my collaboration with Elinor Rowlands is now out on very limited edition (37 copies in all), beautifully hand compiled, 10 inch red vinyl on Sonido Polifonico. Contact them if you want to grab one! They look amazing, thank you Paul!
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Delighted to announce ‘The Path Only The Rain Acknowledges,’ my collaboration with Elinor Rowlands is now out on very limited edition (37 copies in all), beautifully hand compiled, 10 inch red vinyl on Sonido Polifonico. Contact them if you want to grab one! They look amazing, thank you Paul!
Still have a few copies of my Elkwort album from earlier this year left on vinyl and CD if anyone is looking for stocking fillers. Also 30% off owt on my Bandcamp for December with the code december25…
#folk #folklore #wyrd#experimentalmusic #experimentalmusician #bandcampfriday
#folk #folklore #wyrd#experimentalmusic #experimentalmusician #bandcampfriday
December 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Still have a few copies of my Elkwort album from earlier this year left on vinyl and CD if anyone is looking for stocking fillers. Also 30% off owt on my Bandcamp for December with the code december25…
#folk #folklore #wyrd#experimentalmusic #experimentalmusician #bandcampfriday
#folk #folklore #wyrd#experimentalmusic #experimentalmusician #bandcampfriday
30% off my entire Bandcamp discography with the code december25.. have a rummage. Still got a few physical copies of Elkwort knocking about too..
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com
Ben McElroy
-folk based experiments
-drone based droning
-maker of ‘shivering seabeds of sound’ (The Guardian, no less!)
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
30% off my entire Bandcamp discography with the code december25.. have a rummage. Still got a few physical copies of Elkwort knocking about too..
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com
benmcelroy.bandcamp.com
Delighted to have been offered some funding from EFDSS to get some new equipment bits… and create a slightly easier to set up, more robust live set… this will enable me to play in lots of fields and noisy spaces… so if you put on gigs in fields and noisy spaces get in touch!
December 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Delighted to have been offered some funding from EFDSS to get some new equipment bits… and create a slightly easier to set up, more robust live set… this will enable me to play in lots of fields and noisy spaces… so if you put on gigs in fields and noisy spaces get in touch!
Gig Announcement. My first show of 2026 will be a hometown one, at one of my favourite spaces By Our Hands @wemakeourway . I’ve played with Boci before in Birmingham, she was ace. Looking forward to playing with Sophie (Strange Loop) from faves Haiku Salut. Information is in all the usual places
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Gig Announcement. My first show of 2026 will be a hometown one, at one of my favourite spaces By Our Hands @wemakeourway . I’ve played with Boci before in Birmingham, she was ace. Looking forward to playing with Sophie (Strange Loop) from faves Haiku Salut. Information is in all the usual places
whitelabrecs.com/blog/b/vote-...
Couple more days to vote on this and my nearly 10 year old debut is on the list…
Couple more days to vote on this and my nearly 10 year old debut is on the list…
Vote To Reissue Whitelabrecs Classics
For Whitelabrecs' 10th birthday next year, there'll be vinyl reissues of label classics, as voted by the community. Learn more about the first shortlist and cast your vote!
whitelabrecs.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
whitelabrecs.com/blog/b/vote-...
Couple more days to vote on this and my nearly 10 year old debut is on the list…
Couple more days to vote on this and my nearly 10 year old debut is on the list…
Tour goodies! Thanks to all who came along to the Autumn shows and the artists I had the pleasure to share a stage with. And of course the promoters who make touring like this possible. One or two surprises coming up before the year is out, then see you down the allotment in January!
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Tour goodies! Thanks to all who came along to the Autumn shows and the artists I had the pleasure to share a stage with. And of course the promoters who make touring like this possible. One or two surprises coming up before the year is out, then see you down the allotment in January!
Just wanted to share a bit of exciting news from Whitelabrecs who released my first album Bird-Stone way back in 2016. To celebrate the labels 10 year anniversary they are releasing some albums on vinyl and asking people to vote on their faves, Bird Stone is on the list! 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Just wanted to share a bit of exciting news from Whitelabrecs who released my first album Bird-Stone way back in 2016. To celebrate the labels 10 year anniversary they are releasing some albums on vinyl and asking people to vote on their faves, Bird Stone is on the list! 1/2