The Holmes Archive of Electronic Music

The Holmes Archive of Electronic Music

Thom Holmes
Country USA
Language EN
Episodes 100
Latest 15.08.2026

The Holmes Archive of Electronic Music is a curated podcast by Thom Holmes focusing on vintage electronic music recordings and audio experimentation. Each episode draws from his collection of recordings spanning 1915 to 1985 and explores a historical topic or theme. Holmes, author of Electronic and Experimental Music, guides listeners through the archive with historical context and commentary.

Episodes

  • Angine de Poitrine Remixed: An Appreciation 15.08.2026 58m
    Angine de Poitrine is a jazz-rock duo from Quebec that you have probably heard of by now. The purpose of this episode is to show some appreciation for the band by remixing many of our favorite parts of their recordings into a kind of bizarre reflection of what they do so well.
  • Jazz Drums Electric -- Early 1970s 26.07.2026 16m
    In this episode, we will hear Jazz Drums Electric—Early 1970s. This was a live drumming session played by my friend John Scarpulla back around 1971.
  • Shortwave Crickets 2.0 25.06.2026 30m
    As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book. This one is called Shortwave Crickets 2.0. Enjoy!
  • April Shortwave 22.06.2026 23m
    As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book. Here is April Shortwave.
  • The Seam 9.0 05.06.2026 21m
    As I prepare a large batch of podcast episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book. This one is an alternative version of The Seam.
  • EcoStockhausen 02.06.2026 18m
    I put together this sound experiment using AudioMulch with source material from the famous Stockhausen lectures in the early 1970s.
  • Cybelle 31.05.2026 31m
    As I prepare a large batch of podcast episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book. This one is called Cybelle.
  • Clouds 28.05.2026 17m
    As I prepare a large batch of podcast episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book. This one is called Clouds.
  • Frizzle 25.05.2026 19m
    As I prepare a large batch of podcast episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book. This one is called Frizzle.
  • Elite Beats 22.05.2026 20m
    Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book. This one is called Elite Beats.
  • The BBC Shipping Forecast Soundscape, No. 2, for 2026 09.01.2026 1h 59m
    If you’ve ever had trouble getting to sleep at night, this soundscape is for you. It consists of a sequence of BBC Shipping Forecasts, shortwave broadcasts, and electronics to quell your anxious mind. Enjoy!
  • Merry Moog 2025 A Soundscape of Vintage Holiday Synthesizer Music 05.12.2025 1h 43m
    Welcome to my annual collection of holiday music played on the synthesizer. From vintage to modern. This year’s edition takes the form of a soundscape that includes many familiar holiday themes. Wishing you good listening for the new year!
  • Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Music 29.09.2025 1h 31m
    This podcast reviews where Artificial Intelligence stands when it comes to making electronic music and features examples.
  • The 2025 US Open Sound Experiment 11.09.2025 1h 35m
    This episode features my annual sound collage built around audio captured while at the US Open Tennis tournament in New York.
  • Chapter 38, Eurorack 14.06.2025 1h 26m
    I just uploaded a podcast episode called Chapter 38 Eurorack that corresponds to a chapter in my book, Electronic and Experimental Music. Enjoy!
  • Chapter 37, Contemporary Software and Synthesis 14.06.2025 2h 8m
    I just uploaded a podcast episode called Chapter 37 Contemporary Software and Synthesis that corresponds to a chapter in my book, Electronic and Experimental Music. Enjoy!
  • Chapter 36, Modern Turntablism 14.06.2025 1h 24m
    I just uploaded a podcast episode called Chapter 36 Modern Turntablism that corresponds to a chapter in my book, Electronic and Experimental Music. Enjoy!
  • Chapter 35, Live Electronic Music— Historical Practices 02.06.2025 3h 3m
    I just uploaded a podcast episode called Chapter 35, Live Electronic Music— Historical Practices that corresponds to a chapter in my book, Electronic and Experimental Music. Enjoy!
  • Chapter 34, Live Electronic Music— Foundations 02.06.2025 3h 9m
    I just uploaded a podcast episode called Chapter 34, Live Electronic Music— Foundations that corresponds to a chapter in my book, Electronic and Experimental Music. Enjoy!
  • Chapter 33, Digital Synthesizers and Samplers 23.05.2025 2h 50m
    I just uploaded a podcast episode called Chapter 33, Digital Synthesizers and Samplers that corresponds to a chapter in my book, Electronic and Experimental Music. Enjoy!

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