Sparkling Composers

 

 

A.F.R.I. Studios
Andrés Franz Krause
was born 1969 in Huelva, Spain and grew up in Germany. He has lived and worked in Cologne for 6 years. He started the BMBLAB label with Thom Kubli in 1998. Now, together with Tom Steinle, he makes the Softl Music label in 2001. softlmusic.com ()

Aerospace Soundwise
Todd Aaron Carter
was born in Pontiac, Michigan. He has lived and worked in Chicago, Ill for 8 years. His sound engineer credits include, Taku Sugimoto, Kevin Drumm, Town and Country, and many more. His work with T.V. Pow is released on Box Media, Staalplaat, Erstwhile and more.

Alejandra and Aeron
Alejandra Salinas and Aeron Bergman
run the Lucky Kitchen label. Aeron was born in Detroit, USA, and Alejandra was born in Logrono, Spain. They have lived together in Toronto, New York, Detroit, London, and now live in Logrono, La Rioja, Spain. Go here for longer bio with dino photo ()

Toshiya Tsunoda
Toshiya Tsunoda was born, raised, and currently lives and works in Yokohama, Japan. In addition to his work for contemporary art museums, he runs the Wrk Sound and Phenomenon label.

Joshua Abrams
Joshua Abrams was born and raised in the USA. He lives in Chicago where he writes and performs music (primarily on contrabass). Ongoing activities include Town and Country (Thrilljockey) , David Boykin's Expanse, and a trio with Chad Taylor and Matana Roberts.
Additional recordings: Sam Prekop (Thrilljockey) , The Roots (Organix), Diverse, Daniel Givens, Taku Sugimoto, Loren Mazzacane Connors (Hoffman Estates), the Spinanes, David Grubbs, Jeb Bishop,...

Thom Kubli
Thom Kubli was born in Switzerland. He started the BMBLAB label with Andres Krause in 1998. He currently studies at the Media Arts University in Cologne.

Toshiyuki Kobayashi
Toshiyuki Kobayashi was born and raised in northern Japan. He has lived and worked in London, UK, for the past 5 years where he is currently studying a fine art degree at Central St. Martins.