Co-director / publisher at Strange Attractor Press. Author of 'Mirage Men' and 'Far Out' – still writing after all these years. Electronic music maker with Teleplasmiste, Luminous Foundation & others. Co-producer, Acid Horse micro music festival.https://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lwbrkjy3fc24A fantastic obituary by Cathi Unsworth, for the legend Roger Burton, who left us just over a week ago. Without Roger and the Horse Hospital there may never have been a Strange Attractor... https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/aug/12/roger-k-burton-obituary13 Aug 2025 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwbrkjy3fc24https://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lvbezzt5xk2yThis is an engaging, important, and ultimately terrifying book – really can't wait to get it out into the world this autumn... [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Jul 2025 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvbezzt5xk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lrxjmb5mtc2oWell this is certainly the most remarkable thing I've seen in a while, thank you @nothingistrue.net I did check and sadly there is only the one song, but frankly I'm not sure if the world was ready for any more... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-8T1X62AaA [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Jun 2025 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrxjmb5mtc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lrqmkue7s222We had a fantastic time being Teleplasmiste @theseanceradio.bsky.social event at Rose Hill Tavern, Brighton last Saturday, immersed in great music and surrounded by wonderful people. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jun 2025 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrqmkue7s222https://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lrfmx2mxic2tCan't wait for this on Saturday – Teleplasmiste are on vibrant form - we'll hope to see a few of you in Brighton... [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2025 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrfmx2mxic2thttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3loqchyoy3k2tNext Tuesday I'm hosting a zoom presentation by Greg Eghigian, looking back at the alien abduction panic of the 1980s and 1990s. Greg's book 'After The Flying Saucers Came', published by OUP last year, has become the essential history of the UFO story. https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/alien-abduction-postmortem-of-a-controversy-greg-eghigian-zoom/09 May 2025 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3loqchyoy3k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3longtsvqxk2bCan’t wait for this, a first Brighton outing for Teleplasmiste, alongside some of the city’s brightest sonic beacons. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 May 2025 07:57 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3longtsvqxk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lo6n7nmo7k2aOff to sunny Stroud for the mega #neoancients fest this weekend, kicking off tonight with a double bill of Rituals in the Dark, my witchcraft on film presentation, and a Luminous Foundation live set at Klangtone records. Tomorrow I speak to Rupert Russell about his film 'The Last Sacrifice'.02 May 2025 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo6n7nmo7k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lo53bdktpk2dI had a great time talking to the brilliant @tannerfboyle.bsky.social about UFO cultures, paranormal psyops and the abuses of enchantment. Tune in here… [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 May 2025 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo53bdktpk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lmuh3b47v22rVery excited to be taking Teleplasmiste to Brighton in June for Séance for the Summer, alongside these other fantastic performers. We're also playing Acid Horse on 24 May. We're up for doing more gigs, so do shout if you'd like us to entrance your event... [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Apr 2025 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmuh3b47v22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lmcook7ukc2nThe AAA's aims and actions have never felt more prescient. I wish I could make this - but hopefully some of you can. I have fond memories of astronaut training with fellow travellers on Parliament Hill, and facilitating one of their closing sessions at the 1999 Fortean Times Unconvention. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Apr 2025 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmcook7ukc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3ll757mvqxc2mI'm pleased to have played a small role in the unearthing of this Maltese psych monster - Hypogeum 68, by UFO67. Can a recording that no one knew existed even be called lost? Who cares! All that matters is Hypogeum 68! https://urthona.bandcamp.com/album/hypogeum-6825 Mar 2025 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll757mvqxc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3ll74zbspa22mLast call for the launch event for this behemoth tomorrow night @treadwellsbooks.bsky.social An evening of occult post punk magic and memories with the one and only Phil Hine. The special HB edition of the book will be on sale, along with the paperback. https://www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/phil-hines-delinquent-elementals-launch-soiree25 Mar 2025 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll74zbspa22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lkxjezwmp22bWhat Leon Theremin did next [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Mar 2025 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkxjezwmp22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lktbuxtr722zLooking forward to this! I’ll also be there tomorrow evening, playing a selection of heroic tunes at the opening event - cuts from Hawk The Slayer to Final Fantasy VIII. Hoping for some suitably epic dance moves on display. [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktbuxtr722zhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lksozpji7225Keeping it weird out West-ish, another instalment of the fab Neo Ancient's festival in Stroud, Gloucestershire on Mayday weekend. I'll be presenting Rituals in the Dark: British Witchcraft on Film, on Friday, and performing in full kosmische mode with Neil Mortimer as Luminous Foundation. Join us!20 Mar 2025 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lksozpji7225https://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lkasgllqck24Release thee acid horse!13 Mar 2025 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkasgllqck24https://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3ljzkcirua22iJoin us in The Village this May bank holiday weekend, for the third Acid Horse micro music festival, programmed by @jahduran.bsky.social and myself. We've got around 30 artists on the bill this year – here @thequietus.com select a few of their highlights. https://thequietus.com/news/acid-horse-2025-lineup-best-bands-matmos-regis-milkweed-scotch-rolex/10 Mar 2025 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljzkcirua22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3ljxj4bjhu22dI’m looking forward to listening to what I’m sure will be an insightful and entertaining conversation [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Mar 2025 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljxj4bjhu22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3ljpa7nzhps2aHope to see a few of you at what is sure to be a wonderful evening of post-punk occult history, humour and wisdom. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Mar 2025 09:58 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljpa7nzhps2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3ljg6p7laqs2vSome fantastic photos from our Teleplasmiste performance on Friday by @pete23.com - the oscillators were really growling towards the end of the set. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Mar 2025 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljg6p7laqs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lizeoe3wvk2bLast call for Teleplasmiste and Hawthonn live performance this Friday in Shoreditch, London. Launching our Teleplasmiste album 'Of Nature & Electricity'. Tickets are free but you need to reserve them here: https://dice.fm/partner/the-state51-conspiracy/event/8ep7q2-teleplasmiste-of-nature-electricity-album-launch-show-28th-feb-secret-london-location-e2-london-tickets25 Feb 2025 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lizeoe3wvk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/markopilkington.bsky.social/post/3lhbrdijewc2kCome see Teleplasmiste (myself & Michael J York) and the mighty Hawthonn, in a rare London live double bill, celebrating our new album 'Of Nature & Electricity', out now via @state51.bsky.social Tickets are free but you need to book via the link below. https://dice.fm/partner/the-state51-conspiracy/event/8ep7q2-teleplasmiste-of-nature-electricity-album-launch-show-28th-feb-secret-london-location-e2-london-tickets03 Feb 2025 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:zlg2rlonfivf4gdaelnvzig7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbrdijewc2k