Thirtythree-45 and Droichead Arts Centre

In association with Drogheda Arts Festival

Thirtythree-45 and Droichead Arts Centre present a new curated programme of sound and music based on the theme ‘Where are we now? which will broadcast on thirtythree-45’s radio stream, and Droichead Arts Centre’s podcast channel over July and August. Local, national and international artists have been invited to respond to this theme based on the David Bowie song of the same name.

Featured artists for Episode 2: Orla Wren & Norman Westberg

Orla Wren ( Scotland )

Based in a rural studio in the hills of Dumfries & Galloway in Scotland, sound artist Orla Wren makes electroacoustic music that uses the emotional space between analog and modular synthesis, field recordings, organic acoustic sounds and digital processing.

Norman Westberg ( New York )

Best known for his work with the seminal outfit SWANS, Westberg's output beyond that group is sprawling and restless. His name recurs and ripples through many interconnected micro-histories surrounding New York City's music and art scenes.

Each show will feature new work that will range from sound collage, voice, ambient, avant-garde, field recordings, electro acoustic or a hybrid of different forms. The pieces will be a deep listening experience, encouraging listeners to expand their conception of narrative and musicality. The programmes will be available on demand for a time period after the festival.

Where are we now? A question? To be interpreted through sound for radio.