It’s taken James Ellis Ford twenty plus years in the A game to release his debut solo record. In these years he’s become possibly the go to producer for anyone from Blur to Depeche Mode to Kylie to Gorillaz to Foals to Arctic Monkeys. He’s also a Simian Mobile Disco, a Last Shadow Puppet, an Eno protege and inadvertently responsible for the epoch defining mid noughties anthem We Are Your Friends. It would have been easy for him to have made a celeb heavy, zeitgeist grabbing debut, instead, Th...

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Lost and Sound is a podcast exploring the most exciting and innovative voices in underground, electronic, and leftfield music worldwide. Hosted by Berlin-based writer Paul Hanford, each episode features in-depth, free-flowing conversations with artists, producers, and pioneers who push music forward in their own unique way.From legendary innovators to emerging mavericks, Paul dives into the intersection of music, creativity, and life, uncovering deep insights into the artistic process. His relaxed, open-ended approach allows guests to express themselves fully, offering an intimate perspective on the minds shaping contemporary sound.Originally launched with support from Arts Council England, Lost and Sound has featured groundbreaking artists including Suzanne Ciani, Peaches, Laurent Garnier, Chilly Gonzales, Sleaford Mods, Nightmares On Wax, Graham Coxon, Saint Etienne, Ellen Allien, A Guy Called Gerald, Jean Michel Jarre, Liars, Blixa Bargeld, Hania Rani, Roman Flügel, Róisín Murphy, Jim O’Rourke, Yann Tiersen, Thurston Moore, Lias Saoudi (Fat White Family), Caterina Barbieri, Rudy Tambala (A.R. Kane), more eaze, Tesfa Williams, Slikback, NikNak, and Alva Noto.Paul Hanford is a writer, broadcaster, and storyteller whose work bridges music, culture, and human connection. His debut book, Coming to Berlin, is available in all good bookshops.&nbsp;Lost and Sound is for listeners passionate about electronic music, experimental sound, and the people redefining what music can be.