Album Interview: ‘No Man’s Land’ by Frank Turner.

1. Aos. Hello Frank Turner – Welcome to ‘Architect of Sound’.  Congratulations on your eighth studio album titled ‘No Man’s land’ which was released August 2019. ‘No Man’s Land‘ features thirteen songs about Woman – twelve songs about historical woman and one song about your Mum.  It […]

The Touch of Sound (A Field Recording Contribution)

Jonah & Jesse Marks are World travellers who bring us ‘The Touch of Sound‘ – A website dedicated to showcasing authentic sound recordings from all over the World.  The Marks brothers enrich their life with adventures of exploration & world travel.  They enjoy learning & […]

Syncing Audio + Visual (Field Recordings + Video Footage)

  Recently I decided to sync some field recordings (Audio) & Visual moving images. I captured these field recordings with a Zoom H4N pro handy Recorder.   The Zoom H4N pro recorder is a terrific recording device because the X/Y Stereo microphones capture with complete clarity.  The built-in […]

A few digital photos from: The Art of Selling Songs/ Graphics for the Music Business 1690–1990 Exhibition.

*In 1991 the V&A staged an exhibition titled ‘The Art of Selling Songs: Graphics for the music business 1690 – 1990.  Now over 25 years later, the packaging for Music has changed beyond recognition, as the 12 inch vinyl sleeve has been replaced by a […]

Rock’n’Roll Black & White Live Photography: * Daddy Long Legs * Protex * The Sabrejets *

Daddy Long Legs springs from Brooklyn, New York City, USA.  This trio are an explosive mix of rusty blues, rip-roaring harmonic and rompin’ stompin’ primal drums. One is sure to have an electrifying loco experience dancing to these NYC cowboys. Ladies & Gentleman, Put on your […]

Live Music: ‘Anna Calvi’ & ‘Arborist’

In a career spanning just over a decade ‘Anna Calvi’ has released three albums and received two Mercury Prize nominations and praise from the highest quarters in Music.  Her three albums are fearless portraits examining identity and passion.   She has also collaborated with artists […]

‘In Your Town’ An Exhibition of Rory Gallagher Memorabilia’

Currently on display as part of the ARDS INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL is the ‘Rory Gallagher‘ memorabilia exhibition titled ‘In Your Town‘. On display is a fantastic collection of items dating back to Rory’s early days with ‘Taste‘ right up until the present day.  The exhibition […]

AOS Presents: Honesty, Friendly & Positivity in the style of Punk Rock. An Interview with STACY DEE – 1/4th of the driving force behind the rebellious ‘BAD COP BAD COP’, FAT WRECK Chords.

Aos. Hello ‘Bad Cop Bad Cop’ – Welcome to ‘Architect of Sound’.  Firstly Congratulations on your singles, albums, videos & touring.  One of the coolest bands on the Independent punk rock record label Fat Wreck Chords, respectively. BC/BC ~ Stacy Dee: Thanks so much!  We appreciate your kind […]

‘Chvrches’, The Ulster Hall, Belfast, N.Ireland.

Scottish Synth-pop band,’Chvrches‘ performed to a sell-out crowd in The Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland.  This was their first time performing in Northern Ireland. Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Dougherty performed songs from all three records (The Bones of What You Believe, Every Eye Open & […]

Morzine, France, Europe.

The Old Firm Casuals, The Empire Music Hall, Belfast.

US street punk band,’The Old Firm Casuals‘ fronted by Lars Frederiksen from ska-punk stalwarts Rancid strolled into Belfast and performed to a crowd in the Empire Music Hall, Northern Ireland.  San Francisco wartime Oi punkers played a string of songs from their record ‘This Means War’  among other […]

Apres Ski, Skiing, Morzine, French Alps, France.

Morzine is a small town located 1000 metres high into the French Alps with pistes rising up to 2466 metres.  To give you some idea of how high this is, Mont Blanc (highest mountain in the Alps) measures at 4810 metres above sea level. In fact […]