First heard: 22 May 2024
Leafcutter John (b. John Burton), is a Londoner who débuted on Planet Mu (2000). He is strongly identified with processed instrumental & field recordings. His third album, "The Housebound Spirit" (Jul '03, Planet Mu), won one of Prix Ars Electronica 2004's thirteen 'honorary mentions' & placed in Wire's '2003 Rewind', top 50 records chart. He writes his own music software, has given talks and exhibited software across Europe (including the ICA) and is also a regular guest speaker at the London College of Communication. Read more on Last.fm