Februarys tape visits the other side of the hunger hills…

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...

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.

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#allotments #gardening #newmusic #bandcamp

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

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...

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..

‘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.

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

Thank you to everyone who came out to see me on my autumn tour dates, and to the various promoters and musicians who made it all come together. There is some new music coming from me soon, and a very exciting new project to share...

Last call for the last show of the tour! Come to Zapato Tap on Sunday to see things like this... Filmed in Derbyshire with Ben Wigley, supported by Help Musicians.
Extract from Last Years Ghost, available NOW on Bandcamp

I really enjoyed playing with Frankie Archer recently, a great mix of authentic North East songs and fun electronics! I'm supporting Me Lost Me TOMORROW night in Sheffield, still time to grab a ticket and get down there...

Excerpt from MIRRORLAND, filmed in Derbyshire with Benjamin Wigley, supported by Help Musicians, Visit my website for the full video, where there are also tickets for the last couple of tour dates. Next up for me is Bishops House on 24th October, supporting Me Lost Me.