Glasgow-based Canadian composer, artist, and writer, Josh Thorpe likes to listen to unusual music, and to talk with interesting people about it. This month, Josh’s guest is Howie Reeve, a Glasgow-based bassist, singer, songwriter and improviser. His music is often thought of as post-punk, but whatever it is, it comes, as Howie says, from the heart. We listen to Wakichi Tsumezawa, Jumio Kurachi, Yukio Matsukura, and Naoto Kawate. This interview was recorded on a walk in Glasgow’s Pollok park. It might take your ear a minute to adjust.
Artist Bio
Howie Reeve
Howie Reeve is a Glasgow-based bassist, singer, songwriter, and improviser. He has toured extensively across the UK, Europe, Japan and Canada, often working in DIY communities and spaces. His music is often thought of as post-punk, but sometimes feels like trad or folk or even pop music. In any case, it’s from the heart. Howie has released seven or eight albums and collaborates with artist including Mike Watt, Alasdair Roberts, Andy Kerr, Cathy Heyden, Simay Wu.