Noise Research is the project of UK Sound Artist / Musician Ian Simpson.

Noise Research has material released on the Electronic Musik (UK), Rift Recordings (UK) & Bivouac (China) labels.

Cdr's currently available are

The Liftshaft EP ( 3" CDr )

Split with Barbarians ( 3" CDr )

Noise Research I

Noise research II

Noise Research III (also known as Experiment III)

Rifts compilation (2 tracks) on Rift recordings

Ian has been involved in the experimental / improvised music scene for many years and has performed with / alongside (amongst others): Serfs, Evan Parker , Acid Mothers Temple, Eddie Prevost, Bark!, John Russell, Paul Rutherford, Telescopes, The A Band, Solar Fire Trio / Duo, Mark Wastell, Rhodri Davis, Keith Rowe, Colin Potter, Pascal Nichols, Konk Pack, The Good Anna, Alexander Von Schlippenbach, Mick Beck, Phil Marks, Lol Coxhill

He has adopted an uncompromising approach in both playing and performance which has led to his involvement as a performer with ‘The Frakture Big Band’ (Liverpool), ‘Gnod’ (Manchester) & ‘Fonik’ (Warrington). He also actively organises and promotes performances in the Northwest of England including the Pyramid Experimental Music Festival (now in its 5th year).

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