Arundel is the name encompassing many of the musical creations of Brisbane (Australia) resident Lucas Arundell. He plays the role of songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, creating a broad range of songs, grooves, soundscapes and instrumental pieces. The music is composed with the intentions of allowing the listener to hear it in their own time; their own comfortable environment. Hence, Arundel’s music begins in a recorded environment where songs are constructed (and deconstructed) with a clear focus on sonic texture, arrangements, and unique instrumentation and production. Lyrics are often sparse, but voice and vocal content is still fundamental to Arundel’s works, often appearing in an unconventional matter. As a result, vocal sound scapes and guest lyricists/performers are often used in conjunction with Arundel’s musical imagery and composition. In a live setting, Arundel performs alongside four musical compatriots and band, Yolk & Pixel. The band collaboratively adapts each song to the live format, coaxing the songs away from the mixing desk and bringing each one to life. The live show incorporates laptop electronics, glockenspiel, group vocals, drums, bass and guitar. A live Arundel/Yolk & Pixel set would include Arundel’s original compositions, performed improvisations and co-written pieces. At 24 years of age, Arundel has spent previous years in Brisbane performing solo and collaborating with artists such as Gladstone & Lochaber, Lost of Love, Madeleine Paige, Hot Liquid Sex and supported local electronic acts like aheadphonehome and Toy Balloon. In 2010, Arundel will record and release a follow-up EP to this January’s release of Naturestrip. Yolk & Pixel will also be spending time in the studio this year and releasing a selection of songs from the studio sessions.