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Land of Nod are a UK band and their music gives a nod to bands like Neu!, Popol Vuh, Mogwai, and CAN. The band consists of Ant Walker on guitar and Dave Battersby on bass, who hail from Cheltenham in the UK and have had six full-length albums released to date, four of them on Cheltenham based indie Ochre Records. Currently, the band is signed to the wonderful Elephant Stone Records label. The music is eerie, lush soundscapes created by delayed guitar melodies over a psychedelic ambient backdrop. This is the perfect music to drift off to at night (reference one album title “Inducing The Sleep Sphere”); one that will create a dream induced state of being that will stay with you forever.

CFR. n. Arch. 183.42, 185.30 TRACE is a limited edition collection of two-minute pieces by international sound artists, experimental composers, noise makers and other audio creators. Each artist has produced an original recording of two-minute duration for the CD on the theme of TRACE. TRACE greated an opportunity for a selection of international sound artists to work thematically, as well as providing listeners with further insight into the artists work. By bringing together this calibre and range of contributions, TRACE aims to stimulate further interest in the practice, debate and dialogue surrounding sound art. The artista on TRACE range from well known world figures, to individuals and groups making their first wirks in this field. TRACE was published thanks to a research award from the Centre for Art International Research (CAIR).