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Plunderphonics Events This Month in London
Plunderphonics in London this month (4-31 Oct): the sound chalk makes at IKLECTIK (Fri 23 Oct). Updated daily.
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Sound profile
An underground sound.
energy
40
danceability
20
valence
50
grit
60
organicness
50
commerciality
10
tempo
40
vocality
60
About Plunderphonics
Plunderphonics is a genre of electronic music based on the creative reuse and manipulation of pre-existing audio recordings, a term famously coined by composer John Oswald in 1985 to describe sonic "theft" as an art form. Utilizing tools such as digital samplers, turntables, and editing software, practitioners deconstruct popular songs, commercials, and field recordings to transform recognizable motifs into entirely new, often unrecognizable compositions. The rhythmic profile varies wildly from rhythmic loop-based structures to avant-garde sound collages, while the mood typically oscillates between satirical subversion and eerie nostalgia. Inherently linked to musique concrète and hip-hop turntablism, it serves as a conceptual precursor to modern sample-heavy styles like vaporwave and experimental electronic music.
Also known as: Plunderphonic, Plunderphony
Parent genre:Electronic
Plunderphonics events in London this month - FAQ
What Plunderphonics events are in London this month?+
Mood lists one plunderphonics event in London this month (4-31 Oct): the sound chalk makes at IKLECTIK (Fri 23 Oct). The listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
Where can I find Plunderphonics in London this month?+
Plunderphonics is a genre of electronic music based on the creative reuse and manipulation of pre-existing audio recordings, a term famously coined by composer John Oswald in 1985 to describe sonic "theft" as an art form. Find every Plunderphonics venue and event in London this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
What is Plunderphonics music?+
Plunderphonics is a genre of electronic music based on the creative reuse and manipulation of pre-existing audio recordings, a term famously coined by composer John Oswald in 1985 to describe sonic "theft" as an art form. Utilizing tools such as digital samplers, turntables, and editing software, practitioners deconstruct popular songs, commercials, and field recordings to transform recognizable motifs into entirely new, often unrecognizable compositions. The rhythmic profile varies wildly from …
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