The Sounds of Lost Futures: British Musical Hauntology | Jamie Sexton
A definitive account of Britain’s uncanny music genre shaped by memory and nostalgia
Hauntology captures the sound of futures that never materialised—music steeped in memory and the recent past, blending analogue textures, sampling and digital effects to convey how time feels distorted in our age of perpetual reproduction.
This is the first comprehensive exploration of this distinctive British musical movement, charting its origins, related genres and rich tapestry of cultural touchstones. The book examines the conceptual underpinnings—nostalgia, retro aesthetics, and fragmented temporal consciousness—whilst profiling pivotal artists and imprints including Ghost Box, The Caretaker and Mordant Music.
A substantial section on audiovisual hauntology illuminates how this sonic language speaks to the peculiar reverberations of contemporary existence.
Size: 216 x 138mm (hardback with dust jacket)
Pages: 192
Publisher: Reaktion
