jessica bailiff

songwriter, composer, recording artist [sonically(at)gmail(dot)com]

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Morc fm

Morc fm - a radio show

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4 April

(taptaptap) Is this thing on? There is a Morc Records showcase in Belgium on April 4th, 2026, featuring soccer Committee, Edgar Wappenhalter, Roxane Métayer, and JB with Annelies Monseré. Feeling so lucky to be able to hear these great musicians in person, to play with my dear friend, Annelies, and to spend time with friends, old and new. This may or may not be the last time I perform in Europe. Please come if you're so inclined: https://www.muziekcentrumdranouter.be/nl/concert/2026-04-04/morc-label-night

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‘HAVE YOUR HEARD?’ from the album 'Verjaardag’

DREKKA REWORKS ANNELIES MONSERÉ LP out FRIDAY!

ORDER LP NOW (please): https://drekka.bandcamp.com/merch

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http://www.ampbase.net/amp-studio-uncertainty-principles

After a long hiatus, a new Amp Studio album, the solo project of Richard from AMP.

Signed limited edition record, with original signed art on canvas by RFW. Also included is a copy of the CD, plus download codes.                                                  

(p.s. - Richard and Karine are working on a new AMP album, too!)

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I’m helping my friends Alpha Strategy (http://alphastrategy.net) book a European tour for November 24 - December 18, 2016.

If you’re an interested promoter, please get in touch with me! Current routing includes Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, & Austria. For the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary or Serbia, I can put you in touch with the person booking that region.

Many thanks!

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Portishead made just $2,500 off 34 million streams

Geoff Barrow shares rough estimate of a crappy deal.

I’m always shocked when a (albeit rare) JB fan is surprised to hear I don’t just do music for a living, and that I work full time in an office. If Portishead struggles, how could little ol’ me possibly survive?

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INRI080lp - DREKKA reworks ANNELIES MONSERÉ

We are pleased to announce the next release on Bluesanct will be an ‘art vinyl’ re-issue of 'Verjaardag’; Drekka’s reworking the 2009 album 'Marit’ by Annelies Monseré.

The album features Annelies Monseré, w/ Drekka, Nathan Amundson (Rivulets), Jessica Bailiff, Ellen Evers, and Justin Vollmar.

This is a joint release from Bluesanct and Red Frost Industries, in a one-time pressing of 250 copies.

The vinyl has been completed, and we are working on the artwork this weekend… hoping to have it out in April… more info and pre-order announcement coming soon!

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Covers collaboration: Jessica Bailiff and Rivulets

Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/rivulets/take-care Bandcamp: https://rivulets.bandcamp.com/track/take-care

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Amp are playing an ambient set, (just Richard and Donald) in support of the book launch of the 'Idle Eye' by Douglas John Thorp. It’s at 'Vout-O-Reenee's' gallery and Art club, London.

Entry is FREE but please RSVP: by Email to: [email protected] or  Phone: [phone] The event is Friday 20th November 2015 6.30pm till late. Amp should be on mid evening, we expect to be playing around 9pm.

Address: Vout-O-Reenee's, The Crypt of 30 Prescot Street, London E1 8BB.

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We were treated to a more animated reading (than the example provided here) by David Mitchell from his new novel, Slade House, last night in Ann Arbor. He was interviewed afterward by fellow author (and U of M professor) Peter Ho Davies, giving thoughtful and often playful answers. It was more like witnessing a conversation between friends. My husband and I dared to share a couple of our recordings with him as he signed our books - I gave him 3 to sign, (”Damned fool, groans the Demon of Present Regret…” - DM, The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet)…which, unwittingly, gave me an extra minute to chat with this lovely person and genius author. Even in that brief encounter, he was a great conversationalist. Such a humble genius, and so generous with his time and insight, to both fans and media. Definitely the highlight of my birthday weekend. 

The event was put on by Literati Books, an independent store in Ann Arbor - we enjoyed our visit there, and plan to make it a regular stop. The space has a warm & welcoming layout, and lovingly-displayed books, many with hand-written reviews on display. Support your local independent bookstore, if you have one - they need you!

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A walk in the ‘hood (Old West End, Toledo, Oct 25, 2015) - photos by Jessica Bailiff Sweet

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David Mitchell’s books are as exciting and delicious as discovering and savoring my favorite records for the first time. I’m enjoying Mitchell’s tweets as a character from his new novel, Slade House: https://twitter.com/I_Bombadil

Looking forward to attending his reading/signing in Ann Arbor soon: http://www.davidmitchellbooks.com/events/

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2 NIGHTS OF SHOEGAZE, AMBIENT AND POSTROCK IN DETROIT!

October 9th and 10th - Doors 8 pm. - Show 9 pm. $10 per night.

Featuring : Astrobrite https://www.facebook.com/astrobrite?fref=ts Carl Hultgren http://windyandcarl.bandcamp.com/album/tomorrow-full-length-release 800Beloved https://www.facebook.com/800beloved?fref=ts Visitors Vstrs https://facebook.com/vstrs?__mref=message_bubble... See More

https://www.facebook.com/Sonic-Lullaby-114280241950715/timeline/

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The best thing about music-making is the people I’ve come to know along the way. Adam Nenedál from Prague has booked shows for us in Central Europe, and we’ve also played some shows together (his solo project is Aran Epochal). He’s a caring host and lovely company. He also makes some great music - usually with vocals, acoustic bass, and sparse backing tracks. 

It was an honor to be asked to play on the new album by Aran Epochal & Tahle Hubda, “Doba Bronzová.” Mat Sweet from Boduf Songs also contributes, among others. Please see the band’s site for details: http://www.aranepochal.tv 

Why not order a copy? http://www.silver-rocket.org/katalog/aran-epochal-tahle-hudba-doba-bronzova

Live performance clips:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFqM2EHFXwA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjkchdMt6dU

Thanks - JB

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elintseeker Improvisation 1

Special Live Show for Geography of the Heart album. Date: Saturday 12 September 2015, Time: 7.40pm Venue: the ETHNORTH GALLERY, Tokyo, Japan Organizer: NATURE BLISS INC. More Info: http://ethnorthgallery.com/event/elintseeker

【日時】2015.9.12 (土) 【時間】19:40（開演)

今年６月に当音楽部門より全世界発売されたelintseekerによるアルバム「G­eography Of The Heart」を記念して、スペシャル・ライブを行います。アルバムにも参加している日­本の気鋭女性作家ferriさんも登場！エレキギターを駆使した極上のアンビエントラ­イブをお届けする予定ですので、是非ご参加ください。また本作は、音による旅のスケッ­チ集で、彼がポーランドの古都クラクフの端っこに佇む古城、コペンハーゲンの平穏な墓­地、東京郊外の路地裏等の旅情を元に彷徨することの楽しみや記憶と感情の欠片を十二の­楽曲に集結した作品で、永遠とかけっぱなしにしておきたくなるくらい心地よい作品です­ので、下記のリンクから聴いてみて下さい！

【elintseekerの最新アルバムの試聴購入ページ】

http://naturebliss.limitedrun.com/products/551989-elintseeker-geography-of-the-heart

【elintseekerプロフィール】

elintseeker（エリントシーカー）プロフィール：シンガポール在住ファズ・­リー（Fuzz Lee）によるソロプロジェクト。楽曲構成、サウンドデザイン、音の静寂、即興的なギ­ター奏法、音響操作、グリッチノイズ、フィールドレコーディング等は、彼の日常生活に­おける様々な感情を明瞭に音楽で表現している。小さな一筆で絵画を制作する画家のよう­に、その美しい楽曲は制作されている

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Ones and Sixes

“In our 20+ years of writing songs, I’ve learned that no matter how escapist, divergent, or even transcendent the creative process feels, the result is more beholden to what is going on at the moment. It’s hard to admit that one is so influenced by what is in front of us. Doesn’t it come from som...

I want to record another album with Al before I die…

Low.

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