Here’s something new (and old): I’ve finally uploaded Deep Time, the song-in-a-day I made with The Drum Tamer, John Simm, (who drummed on & mixed my EP 'Psithurism' and also hit things on 'Hiss of Today'). michaelwoodman.bandcamp.com/track/deep-t...

Here's the lovely review that the kind folks at Prog printed of 'Hiss of Today' in their April issue. Honestly, I thought that this record ushered in my sort of Phil Collins 'No Jacket Required' era, but I guess not?

IT'S BANDCAMP FRIDAY (Bandcat Friday?). If you're thinking of grabbing it digitally or physically, today Bandcamp waives its revenue share—100% goes to artists/labels for 24 hours. Enjoy my orange cat. He has no idea what's going on. michaelwoodman.bandcamp.com/album/hiss-o...

"Hiss of Today" is out now on Bandcamp and (cough) 'other' music streaming services! michaelwoodman.bandcamp.com/album/hiss-o...

"Woodman's inspired pen does not lose that originality of an author who likes to willingly break away from the pre-established patterns of both alternative rock and prog" (Translated from Italian) altprogcore.blogspot.com/2025/04/mich...

I've owned a bass for 2 days, and now all I can hear when I listen to music is the basslines. Musician friends, what basslines should I learn as I try to level up playing without a plectrum?

Wonderful humans. I will preview Hiss of Today tonight, in its entirety. michaelwoodman.bandcamp.com/merch/hiss-o... Hope you can join the 48k jamboree.

Now playing: youtu.be/gVq3Cjjz7Vo?...

Disappointed to learn that the leader of this project isn't named Dr Hfuhruhurr. futurism.com/neoscope/mus...

Last Saturday was a beautiful, soothing, magical experience. Hearing Alora Crucible play their music & the music of @tobydriver.bsky.social was transcendent. We'll see Toby Driver & Timba Harris again in June, as part of post-punk prog outfit Extra Life: link.dice.fm/I086f551c92d #livemusic

Get a nice 10% discount off our books with the case-sensitive code WRITING10 until midnight on Friday April 18! They're three enormous volumes about the dark, scary, and downright weird pop culture of the 70s & 80s! Store link: linktr.ee/scarredforlife

Submissions are now open for Shorts Volume 4! Join us for a celebration of short pants and short songs, with every track 90 seconds or less. This time we're doing a limited release on cassette with hand-stitched j-cards. It will also be available digitally. See attached photos for more details.

Sign me up for the 'monstrous folly'! :-)

I'm hosting a Bandcamp Party listen-through of 'Hiss of Today' next week on 17th April. Expect numerous references to the 48k spectrum version of 'Heavy on the Magick', the forgotten Thelema-adjacent adventure game that I encountered as a child. michaelwoodman.bandcamp.com/merch/hiss-o...

Thank you to Prog magazine for the luminous review of 'Hiss of Today'. Given that the physical version has only just hit the shelves, I have devised a creative solution for redacting the majority of the content. Buy the magazine for the non-orange-cat version.

Ex-Thumpermonkey bass player Mike Hutchinson of @planetsmashergames.bsky.social has just smashed his kickstarter goal for his new game, (perhaps those with an interest in drunk orc shenanigans might consider helping him smash it further). www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...

An occult broadcast from a parallel 1983. 'The Fantastic Voyage', if it had received a 48k ZX Spectrum game tie-in. 'No Moon, No Throne' (directed by Teddy Powell) goes online at 7.30pm on Friday. Come and hang out in the chat if you like. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrc3...

🌓 NEW SINGLE INCOMING 🌓 The second single from Hiss of Today lands this Friday, April 11th. 'No Moon, No Throne' has been haunting my live set for a while now—I'm excited to share its final manifestation with you.

"Lyons Maid Bass Drum Skin" www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndzN...

17 April, at 7.30 pm (UK time)—Hiss of Today Bandcamp listening party. The album will stream once, then vanish until release day. I’ll be in the chat, sharing stories about the songs and the production and answering your questions. Hope to see you there! michaelwoodman.bandcamp.com/merch/hiss-o...

Lychgate has ascended to the hallowed throne of Prog Magazine’s Track of the Week! Huge thanks to @jerryewing.bsky.social and all the folks at Prog Magazine, and eternal gratitude to all who voted.

Thanks so much to everyone who has voted and kept my single/video Lychgate in the lead all week in Prog magazine’s Track of the Week! The winner is announced tomorrow, so if you haven’t yet, please take 30 seconds to make sure Ignathox gets your vote. tinyurl.com/votelychgate

Well……

Hilariously, I'm still in the lead in the Prog Magazine track of the week. If you've not already voted, a quick click to help me widen the gap further would be so appreciated :-) tinyurl.com/votelychgate

It's Glastonbury time again...

Today, I learned that while the "Bo"- in Bovril stands for "bovine", the end of the word comes from The Coming Race (1871), (a sci-fi novel about a subterranean civilization wielding a telekinetic, mind-controlling energy called "Vril").

'There'll be no more capers with figures and papers.'

News so astonishing my moustache fell off! Prog has nominated 'Lychgate' as 'track of the week'. Please follow the link below and cast your vote! tinyurl.com/votelychgate

Another little trailer for the Lost Crowns album, out on April 4th. A single (of sorts), "Et Tu Brute", is imminent, and pre-orders are being ordered: lostcrowns.bandcamp.com

Who's up transmuting base metals into gold?

I am delighted to announce two North Sea Radio Orchestra shows! 👇❤️❤️

The video for 'Lychgate' is now online. If it amuses you, please like, subscribe, share. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5xD...

ORGAN: Five Music Things – A first taste of Gösta Berlings Saga's new album, more from Niis, meanwhile over on Anglesey, Gorwel Owen while Michael Woodman, he of Thumpermonkey, has some knew solo material and Circuit Des Yeux with more of that new album that's out this week... wp.me/p2ScbB-umU

The video for 'Lychgate' is now online. If it amuses you, please like, subscribe, share. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5xD...

The question on everyone's lips - who is this mysterious gentleman? If you want to find out more, join the "Lychgate" video premiere tonight on YouTube (chat open from 7.45pm, and screening shortly thereafter). www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5xD...

The "Lychgate" video/single (featuring extra guitars Kavus Torabi) premieres on YouTube on March 12th. Come and join me in the chat with (hopefully) a bunch of other weirdos at 7.45 pm before it screens. youtu.be/Q5PIvCPqick?...

In 2023, Teddy Powell approached me about making a music video. Discussions ranging between "The Baby of Mâcon" and "Robot Jox"(!) led to Teddy's short film—10 minutes of nightmarish elliptical hauntology*—that convinced me to collaborate. Contains blood/nudity. youtu.be/LzxmnNBfP3E?...

The music video for 'Lychgate' (from my upcoming album, Hiss of Today) premieres Wednesday, March 12th. No need to leave home—grab a drink and some snacks. Join me and (hopefully) some other weirdos in the chat at 7.45pm before the 8.00pm screening. youtu.be/-5xDPtSBBqU?...

Paul F Cook recently reviewed the "power & touching fragility" of Maud The Moth's new album 'The Distaff'. Joyzine asked MTM to share the meanings & inspirations of her beautifully crafted release. She kindly agreed. @averyfriedman.bsky.social @paulfcook.bsky.social

So yeah, Kavus Torabi (who you may know from Cardiacs, Gong, Utopia Strong, etc.) was kind enough to add a whole bunch of guitars and psychedelic tomfoolery to the track 'Lychgate' from my upcoming album. You can pre-order 'Hiss of Today', well... today! michaelwoodman.bandcamp.com/album/hiss-o...

All the notes.

Hiss of Today' is now available for pre-order on Bandcamp! michaelwoodman.bandcamp.com/album/hiss-of-today

Ex thumpermonkey bass player and Gaslands creator Mike Hutchinson @planetsmashergames.bsky.social gave me loads if help with my silly text adventure. Interface with his content.

My top 5 no context comments left by those who completed the text adventure at www.michaelwoodman.uk 1. "Never trust a man holding dried legumes". 2. "Beans have long heads" 3. "That salmon-pink Charvel Jackson would definitely sound shit if plugged into an amp"

This is the kind of nonsense you can expect at www.michaelwoodman.uk

Mike Hutchinson is one of the most innovative designers around, and he’s turned his eye on Cthulhu Mythos role playing. This looks like a ton of fun, in which the players don’t investigate the horror, they inflict it. www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...

Hading out for a 6 a.m. walk in complete darkness, only to be surrounded by dogs with luminous collars.

Found my way to 'Childhood of a Leader' via Scott Walker and really enjoyed it - now going into 'The Brutalist' having seen no trailers or reviews. Curiously very excited about the prospect of an intermission.

The 'Hiss of Today' text adventure is now public at www.michaelwoodman.uk - beat the adventure and get private access to the first single on the album, way before the official release date and video unveiling.