£7.00
A vintage-look woven space patch (approx. 8cm across) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Prospero satellite, depicting the year it was successfully launched. Designed by Roberta Fidora.
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£7.00
A vintage-look woven space patch (approx. 8cm across) to celebrate the BLACK ARROW rocket, depicting the years in which the rockets were launched, the testing site on the Isle of Wight and the rocket itself. Designed by Roberta Fidora.
£15.00
Limited edition of 300.
Clear pressing with archival photograph artwork printed on returned cardboard.
£3.50
A two badge set depicting the BLACK ARROW rocket and the Prospero satellite. Badges are 38mm across. Designed by Roberta Fidora.
£17.00
Limited edition of 500.
Translucent orange vinyl version of the 2017 album 'Gilded Cage' housed in a hand-numbered cardboard sleeve with full colour artwork by Rob Luckins. Very limited pressing of 500 by Curved, made possible by the Mike Howley Trust, Isle of Wight, UK.
£10.00
Printed CD of 2017's 'Gilded Cage', housed in a digipak case with full colour artwork and photography by Rob Luckins. Limited to 500 copies. Will be shipped sealed. Made possible by the Mike Howley Trust, Isle of Wight, UK.
£5.00
Features Haunted Gold (A-side)/Spires (B-side) and includes free downloads of the songs.
Limited edition of 250.
£5.00
Features Spectre (A-side)/Spectre - [BORN STRANGER credited as STRANGERS] Remix (B-side) and includes free downloads of the songs.
Limited edition of 250.
£5.00
A collection of early Curxes songs from 2010-2011, housed in a DIY translucent technicolour sleeve with a numbered inlay. Edition of 500.
£7.00
Ceramic mug featuring an image of the finger puppet band from the 'In Your Neighbourhood' video, The Woodheads. Designed by Roberta Fidora.
Colour may vary slightly from picture.
£25.00
A vintage-style t-shirt (not unlike the style you'd see in an old Kenner catalogue) featuring Captain Plot a.k.a. The Captain, Flamingo and Herman the Cat from the 'In Your Neighbourhood' video. Also available in colour on a white tee. Designed by Roberta Fidora, based on glove puppets made by Mitchel Wang and Derry Collins. Screen printed in the UK.
Sizes:
Small 35-37″ Medium 38-40″ Large 41-43″ Extra Large 44-46″
£25.00
A vintage-style t-shirt (not unlike the style you'd see in an old Kenner catalogue) featuring Captain Plot a.k.a. The Captain, Flamingo and Herman the Cat from the 'In Your Neighbourhood' video. Also available in plain black with white ink. Designed by Roberta Fidora, based on glove puppets made by Mitchel Wang and Derry Collins. Screen printed in the UK.
Sizes:
Small 35-37″ Medium 38-40″ Large 41-43″ Extra Large 44-46″
£20.00
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ETHER/ORBIT Prospero Retro-Style Tee
In Your Neighbourhood Chalet Tee
In Your Neighbourhood Characters Tee
Discography
Click "Shoreliner" on the bottom right player to hear a preview.
Expected release: October 31, 2023
Written and performed by Roberta Fidora, with Mike James on guitar and Matt Horn on drums. Additional guitar and effects by Andrew E. Wright. Recorded and mixed at Old Blacksmiths Studios by Neil Elliott, Portsmouth, UK. Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering, Montreal, CA. Artwork concept by Roberta Fidora. Archival photograph of the
Written and performed by Roberta Fidora, with Mike James on guitar and Matt Horn on drums. Additional guitar and effects by Andrew E. Wright. Recorded and mixed at Old Blacksmiths Studios by Neil Elliott, Portsmouth, UK. Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering, Montreal, CA. Artwork concept by Roberta Fidora. Archival photograph of the ground station at R.A.E. Lasham licensed from The Royal Society of London.
With thanks and gratitude to Andy Mayo, Autumn Matthews, Dave Fletcher, David Bowie, Duane Mayhew, Elion Caplan, Graham Box, Ian Murphy, Jacob Hiles, Paul Humphreys, Phil Thomas, Rachel Shewen and Simon Pott for their support in enabling me to continue making and releasing new music.
© Roberta Fidora and B.A.C. (Black Arrow Communications) 2021.
Written and performed by Roberta Fidora, with Mike James on guitar and Matt Horn on drums. Recorded and mixed at Old Blacksmiths Studios by Neil Elliott, Portsmouth, UK. High Down field recording setup onsite by Brian Curtis from Wight Aviation Museum, Sandown, UK. Additional interview editing by Andrew E. Wright. Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey
Written and performed by Roberta Fidora, with Mike James on guitar and Matt Horn on drums. Recorded and mixed at Old Blacksmiths Studios by Neil Elliott, Portsmouth, UK. High Down field recording setup onsite by Brian Curtis from Wight Aviation Museum, Sandown, UK. Additional interview editing by Andrew E. Wright. Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering, Montreal, CA. Artwork layout and concept by Roberta Fidora. Archival photographs used by kind permission of Sue Neale, John Neale and David Metcalfe at The National Trust Isle of Wight branch.
This record has been made possible with the exceptionally kind support of Wight Aviation Museum at Sandown Airport and The National Trust staff at the original site at High Down. Extra special thanks also to Andrew Chantler, Andy Mayo, Autumn Matthews, Dave Fletcher, David Bowie, Duane Mayhew, Ian Murphy, Jacob Hiles, Paul Humphreys, Phil Thomas, Rachel Shewen and Simon Pott for helping to fund this release. Special thanks also to Joe Watson and Jinx.
© Roberta Fidora and B.A.C. (Black Arrow Communications) 2020.
Bleak and oblique post-apocalyptic songs, released on October 20th, 2017. Partially funded by the Mike Howley Trust on the Isle of Wight (UK).
Written and performed by Roberta Fidora, except “In Your Neighbourhood”, written by Roberta Fidora and Andrew E. Wright.
Additional performances by Mike James, Grace James and P.J.E. Davy. Recorded,
Bleak and oblique post-apocalyptic songs, released on October 20th, 2017. Partially funded by the Mike Howley Trust on the Isle of Wight (UK).
Written and performed by Roberta Fidora, except “In Your Neighbourhood”, written by Roberta Fidora and Andrew E. Wright.
Additional performances by Mike James, Grace James and P.J.E. Davy. Recorded, produced and mixed by Deluxe Flamingos and Roberta Fidora. Mastered at Stardelta Mastering, with thanks to independent community arts fund, the Mike Howley Trust and Quay Arts, based on the Isle of Wight. Art direction and photography by Rob Luckins.
Curxes: http://www.curxes.com Deluxe Flamingos: https://deluxeflamingos.bandcamp.com P.J.E. Davy: https://www.pjedavy.com Rob Luckins: http://www.welcometothedarkslide.co.uk Quay Arts: http://www.quayarts.org
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Youth Ascension 4:500:00/4:50
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Hallows 2:260:00/2:26
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Let Me Down 3:260:00/3:26
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Further On 0:320:00/0:32
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Caricature 3:140:00/3:14
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0:00/3:19
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Functional 2:090:00/2:09
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Uniseum 1:240:00/1:24
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The Stars, Like Dust 2:220:00/2:22
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Silent Running 3:440:00/3:44
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Misery Mass 3:100:00/3:10
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Beast Moves 0:500:00/0:50
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Cassie 3:160:00/3:16
Released May 4th 2015.
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X 0:300:00/0:30
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Haunted Gold 3:080:00/3:08
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Avant-Guarded 2:360:00/2:36
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0:00/4:56
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X X 0:390:00/0:39
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Further Still 3:270:00/3:27
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Ghosts 1:250:00/1:25
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Noise Pollution 1:130:00/1:13
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X X X 0:360:00/0:36
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Spectre 3:090:00/3:09
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Run From The Funeral 4:240:00/4:24
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Animal 1:560:00/1:56
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X X X X 0:380:00/0:38
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Valkyrie 2:570:00/2:57
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Pure To Last 3:170:00/3:17
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X X X X X 1:390:00/1:39
Released April 10th 2014.
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Creatures 3:330:00/3:33
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Once Upon A Time 3:310:00/3:31
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Jaws 2:520:00/2:52
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The Constructor 3:360:00/3:36
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Spires 2:160:00/2:16
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A Primary Question 3:220:00/3:22
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Lightness 3:490:00/3:49
ETHER/ORBIT Prospero Satellite Retro-Style Woven Patch
£7.00
A vintage-look woven space patch (approx. 8cm across) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Prospero satellite, depicting the year it was successfully launched. Designed by Roberta Fidora.
BLACK ARROW Rocket Retro-Style Woven Patch
£7.00
A vintage-look woven space patch (approx. 8cm across) to celebrate the BLACK ARROW rocket, depicting the years in which the rockets were launched, the testing site on the Isle of Wight and the rocket itself. Designed by Roberta Fidora.
BLACK ARROW: Vinyl
£15.00
Limited edition of 300.
Clear pressing with archival photograph artwork printed on returned cardboard.
BLACK ARROW Rocket & ETHER/ORBIT Prospero Satellite Badge/Button Set
£3.50
A two badge set depicting the BLACK ARROW rocket and the Prospero satellite. Badges are 38mm across. Designed by Roberta Fidora.
Gilded Cage: Vinyl
£17.00
Limited edition of 500.
Translucent orange vinyl version of the 2017 album 'Gilded Cage' housed in a hand-numbered cardboard sleeve with full colour artwork by Rob Luckins. Very limited pressing of 500 by Curved, made possible by the Mike Howley Trust, Isle of Wight, UK.
Gilded Cage: CD
£10.00
Printed CD of 2017's 'Gilded Cage', housed in a digipak case with full colour artwork and photography by Rob Luckins. Limited to 500 copies. Will be shipped sealed. Made possible by the Mike Howley Trust, Isle of Wight, UK.
Haunted Gold/Spires: 7" Vinyl
£5.00
Features Haunted Gold (A-side)/Spires (B-side) and includes free downloads of the songs.
Limited edition of 250.
Spectre: 7" Vinyl
£5.00
Features Spectre (A-side)/Spectre - [BORN STRANGER credited as STRANGERS] Remix (B-side) and includes free downloads of the songs.
Limited edition of 250.
Precurxor: CD
£5.00
A collection of early Curxes songs from 2010-2011, housed in a DIY translucent technicolour sleeve with a numbered inlay. Edition of 500.
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Releases As Contributor
Third Installment. A tribute to relationships.
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Infernal Monologue 4:060:00/4:06
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0:00/3:28
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Umbilical Chords 5:310:00/5:31
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Wayne 3:340:00/3:34
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Slump In The Throat 2:460:00/2:46
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Exit Wounds 5 5:270:00/5:27
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0:00/3:29
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Miss Fortune 500 3:260:00/3:26
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Beach Hat 3:110:00/3:11
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Year Year Years 4:120:00/4:12
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At The Risk 3:180:00/3:18
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Sharpsichord 3:140:00/3:14
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Waterfalls For You 5:480:00/5:48
This album presents some of the highlights of the Shortwave Transmissions project by Cities and Memory.
Cities and Memory teamed up with The Shortwave Radio Archive to present more than 100 incredible recordings from the history of shortwave radio all over the world for artists to remix and reimagine.
Shortwave radio is one of the most
Cities and Memory teamed up with The Shortwave Radio Archive to present more than 100 incredible recordings from the history of shortwave radio all over the world for artists to remix and reimagine.
Shortwave radio is one of the most
This album presents some of the highlights of the Shortwave Transmissions project by Cities and Memory.
Cities and Memory teamed up with The Shortwave Radio Archive to present more than 100 incredible recordings from the history of shortwave radio all over the world for artists to remix and reimagine.
Shortwave radio is one of the most fascinating sonic worlds – capturing vital moments in world history as well as the thrill of pirate radio, clandestine radio stations, secretive number stations and military and spy radio.
These are sounds to be treasured: all of humanity is truly out there to be listened to at the turn of a dial - and is source material for some extraordinary compositions.
Explore the full project and hear the original shortwave recordings upon which these pieces are based at https://citiesandmemory.com/shortwave
Cities and Memory teamed up with The Shortwave Radio Archive to present more than 100 incredible recordings from the history of shortwave radio all over the world for artists to remix and reimagine.
Shortwave radio is one of the most fascinating sonic worlds – capturing vital moments in world history as well as the thrill of pirate radio, clandestine radio stations, secretive number stations and military and spy radio.
These are sounds to be treasured: all of humanity is truly out there to be listened to at the turn of a dial - and is source material for some extraordinary compositions.
Explore the full project and hear the original shortwave recordings upon which these pieces are based at https://citiesandmemory.com/shortwave
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Ottawa shortwave 5:230:00/5:23
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0:00/6:12
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The war on hugs 3:500:00/3:50
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The moon in daylight 5:410:00/5:41
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0:00/5:33
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0:00/5:44
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Taajuuksia ja ääniä 6:140:00/6:14
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0:00/3:16
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Potentialities 3:030:00/3:03
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0:00/3:28
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0:00/4:10
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0:00/5:26
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0:00/5:48
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0:00/2:58
A Beginner's Guide To Field Recording
Various Artists
"We are investigating the fine art of Field Recording in the latest issue of Electronic Sound and we have a superb double CD – more than two hours of brilliant music – to accompany the magazine...
...We're bundling this month's Electronic Sound with 'A Beginner's Guide To Field Recording', a double CD which we've put together with the help of the Cities And Memory website. The two discs feature more than two hours of beautiful music, with contributions from the cream of the current crop of field recordists, including Chris Watson, Kate Carr, Roberta Fidora, Leafcutter John, Elif Yalvaç, Simon Fisher Turner, Erland Cooper, Lawrence English, Haiku Salut, Langham Research Centre, Georgia Rodgers, Dave Clarkson and many more besides. 'A Beginner's Guide To Field Recording' is an astonishing listen, so miss this one at your peril!"
Available from the Electronic Sound website and Magalleria.
Music from The Dark Outside: Volume 3 (Cassette-only release)
Deluxe Flamingos EP.
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Disco Lure 7:320:00/7:32
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Wires 4:540:00/4:54
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Dear Hunter 3:560:00/3:56
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Bordeaux 4:100:00/4:10
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Magnumb 6:220:00/6:22
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Lo-Fire 7:520:00/7:52
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*beginning* 1:070:00/1:07
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Alaska 3:510:00/3:51
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0:00/2:39
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Lung 4:360:00/4:36
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0:00/3:46
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Little Bean 3:090:00/3:09
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*middle* 0:370:00/0:37
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Dolores 2:500:00/2:50
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Desire Lines 3:200:00/3:20
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Seeds 3:050:00/3:05
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0:00/4:20
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Last Day on Earth 4:090:00/4:09
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*end* 0:490:00/0:49
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A New Road 5:350:00/5:35