What happens to musical interactions and meanings when the context of the music is dramatically altered through abrupt, blatant combinations of that music? 

OVERLAYS is a simple concept operating at multiple scales. At its simplest, it is the mixing process…

Lugubrious 78 writes experimental music. However, that might be defined. Sometimes this morphs into more traditionally accepted song structures, whatever they might be. Sung in a confusing style consistent with that of ‘Subtle Antimusic’, these ‘Sketches of Musical…

During January and February 2026, roughly eight hours of drum improvisations were recorded in the Lugubrious 78 Studios. Improvisation overstates it. Talentless drumming without conscious thought: automatism may be more accurate (if that is not too lofty a claim itself?)…

The origins of ‘The Early Explorations Series’ were briefly touched upon in The Early Explorations Series (TEES) post back in January 2025. Whilst this says something about the process for TEES, it captures nothing of the motivations around the 1999…