Leo Chadburn (also known as Simon Bookish) is a classically-trained composer, vocalist, and live artist, whose unpredictable work includes pop and experimental albums, improvisation, remixes, performance art and scores for the theatre and contemporary dance.
As Simon Bookish, he has released the albums UNFAIR FUNFAIR (2006) - an abrasive and energetic sequence of songs whose subjects range from Euripides and Richard the Third to the invention of the Guillotine - and TRAINWRECK/RAINCHECK (2007) - a 'surreal electronic radio play' combining sound design and spoken word, concerning vibrant images of transportation.
He has been asked to provide remixes for Franz Ferdinand, The Organ and Grizzly Bear. Leo is also credited with guest appearances on albums by Max de Wardener, Leafcutter John, Patrick Wolf and Saint Etienne.
Bio adapted from simonbookish.com
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Now that you're all caught up. His new release (so cleverly titled) EVERYTHING/EVERYTHING will be released in the fall. The album moves far from the electronic explosions and experiments of the past two albums. His 3rd album is said to conversely be composed of entirely live music performance. Here are the first tracks that've been released. Dumb Terminal and The Flood followed by a remix Leo did of Michael by Franz Ferdinand:
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