Arconic

18.4.25 Cities and Memories – Sonic Heritage Project.

‘Image of Angor Wat’ is a new work reimagining the sacred temple in Cambodia. Composed from a field recording captured by Colin Hunter, the track is featured as part of the Sonic Heritage project by Cities and Memories. The project features recordings from 270 UNESCO World Heritage sites and items of intangible heritage. Check https://citiesandmemory.com/heritage/ to hear the piece alongside many other recordings and compositions from around the world.

11.4.25 Launch of a new collaborative project, Tausch with Belin-based sound artist and guitarist, Ben Fawkes

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Connecting London and Berlin, Tausch is a new project formed through the remote exchange of sound files. Processed guitars, field recordings and synthesis pass back and forth, exploring space, texture and subtle change.

21.3.25 New Release on Endless Geometry: Zephyr and On the Grass

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This double single release on Endless Geometry is inspired by the calming elements of nature.

A gentle sea breeze and flowing waves provide the foundation of Zephyr. Whistling synths, smooth bass, and evolving pads create a delicate sense of motion, offering a space of calm and tranquillity. Meanwhile On the Grass is a short, evolving drone piece that captures the stillness and simplicity of a sunny day, as the sun beams down on a grassy meadow.

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Exploring where music, real-life sounds, and immersive art converge

Arconic is the solo project of Rob Parton, an electronic musician and sound artist with a passion for live improvisation, sound design, and spatial sound. Blending emotive soundscapes and sound design with field recordings and samples from travels, Arconic explores the convergence of music, real-life sounds, and immersive art.

Building on his extensive experience performing at club nights, festivals, and events, Arconic is driven to push the boundaries of live sound expression. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Music and Sound Design at the University of Greenwich in London, exploring live improvisation workflows and composition using spatial sound.

Upcoming Gigs:

24.5.25 – ‘Kairos’ live spatial performance, Queen Anne Building SE10 9NW

3.6.25 – 6.6.25 – Residency at Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre CH43 7RA

8.6.25 – EMOM at Alton Arts Hub, SW15 4ED

2.7.25 – EMOM at Dublin Castle, Camden NW1 7AN

3.7.25 – XYZ Gallery

11.7.25 – London Night Cafe E1 7EZ

1.10.25 – 9.10.25 – Residency at CampFR, Aulus les bains, France with Chris Watson

Past Gigs:

22.5.25 – ‘Kairos’ live spatial performance, Queen Anne Building SE10 9NW

21.5.25 – ‘Kairos’ spatial sound installation, Queen Anne Building SE10 9NW

17.5.25 – Drone Jam for International Drone Day, Gulbenkian Arts Centre CT2 7NB

8.2.24 – Electronic in the Tower, London N8 7QB – performing with And/Or, TDC Tunes, and 2-Digit Visuals.

20.12.12 – Firezza, Streatham, London SW16 1DB

8.11.24 – Sound Image Festival, Bathway Theatre London SE18 6QX – Presentation of Ambisonics AV piece ‘Magenta’ with And/Or, TDC Tunes, and 2-Digit Visuals.

7.11.24 – Sound Image Festival, Bathway Theatre London SE18 6QX – Gongblade Study No. 1 – Live spatial sound performance with Tim Yates and Joris Beets.

1.11.24 – Walthamstow Tradeshall, London E17 4RQ

13.10.24 – Ambient Leeds, Wharf Chambers, Leeds LS2 7EQ

28.9.24 – Electronic in the Tower performing with And/Or, London N8 7QB

27.9.24 – Earl Ferrers, Streatham, London SW16 6JF

21.9.24 – Crystal Clear – Loudspeaker Orchestra collaboration, Crystal Palace Concert Platform, London SE19 2BA

13.9.24 – 29.9.24 – APNÉES Festival (Association for Performance, Electroacoustics and Sound Experiments), Grenoble, France – Binaural presentation of ‘Frequency Mountains’.

7.9.24 – Plugged in the Park, Leyton Jubilee Park, London E10 7BL

17.7.24 – EMOM at Biddle Bros, London E5 0QR

8.12.23 – Temple of Art and Music, London SE1 6DR

15.5.23 – 19.5.23 – 4D Sound Residency – Exploring Spatial Sound, Stones Nest London W1D 5EZ