Looking back on the previous blog post, I see I was optimistically looking forward to our 'Nostalgia For Infinity' tour. Obviously, viral events then overtook the plans - apologies for the inconvenience.

It's not a pleasant time for most of…

We're going to be playing some Nostalgia For Infinity tunes in various places in 2020, including London, Edinburgh, Hove, and Sheffield. 

Bandcamp linkDear supporters, 

I delighted to be able to let you know that our new album 'Nostalgia For Infinity' is now available for preorder on Bandcamp. https://hatsoffgentlemen.bandcamp.com/album/nostalgia-for-infinity    

Although it officially comes out on CD in May, those who pre-order…

We’ve just about finished a new song ‘Nanobotoma’ for our 5th Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate (HOGIA)’s 5th album (promotional snippet above).

The story behind the song is something like this…

The protagonist has a slowly progressive but incurable…

I'm delighted to announce that we (Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate and friends) are organising a series of gigs at the Fiddler's Elbow in Camden, London, showcasing some of the emerging prog music we feel most passionately about.

Award-winning progressive/alternative…

My new classical minimalist album 'Social Astronomy' has just come out this morning. Over 75 mins or gradually and subtly changing instrumental lines leading to emergent patterns. Either relaxing and mindfulness enhancing, or horrendously irritating depending on your personal aesthetic.

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Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, and a reminder that truth still matters. It is hard to engage with vast statistics of people killed because of their background, colour, religion, sexuality, political views, or disability. It is easier to ignore or…

I'm very grateful to Banks Radio Australia for selecting our band Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate as finalists in their Album Of The Year award, and me as a finalist in their producer of the year award. Very grateful to…

I've just uploaded a new minimalist piece and video. Hope you like it. It will be on my next minimalist album, coming hopefully in July.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6wBCzFPsWk

Prog Album of The Year 2015 – Beastie’s Rock Show.

It is an incredible honour to be considered on the same shortlist as some of prog rocks most inspiring musicians, including David Gilmour, Riverside, Steve Wilson and Spocks Beard. To…