A sonic journey through glitch, ambience, and immersive textures launches at All Is Joy, Soho
Electronic music has its rebels, and then there’s Wonky Plonky Electronk—an experimental force that thrives on pushing the boundaries of sound. On February 20th, this pioneering collective is dropping ‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1’, a genre-defying compilation of glitch-laden, synth-heavy, and mind-altering sonic textures from some of the UK’s most boundary-pushing artists.
To celebrate, they’re throwing a launch night at All Is Joy in Soho, featuring performances from Scanner, Dhangsha, Mieko Shimizu, Shape Navigator, and DJ Winter (Wrangler). If you’re into music that challenges the norm, this is one for the books.
A New Wave of Experimental Sound
This debut compilation album is no casual playlist. It’s a collection of meticulously crafted soundscapes, featuring artists who have made waves at Wonky Plonky Electronk events across London, Margate, Ramsgate, and Brighton. With Mieko Shimizu, Dhangsha, Shape Navigator, Analogue Mechanic, and the late Gagarin at the helm, the record offers an unpredictable but cohesive journey through electronic experimentation.
Opening with Mieko Shimizu’s ‘Space Colony Death’, the album instantly submerges you in a dystopian, glitch-heavy world of swirling synths and urgent beats. Then comes Dhangsha’s ‘Elbit Crushed’, a track brimming with raw energy and pulsating rhythms. Gagarin’s ‘Margate Illuminati’ offers an atmospheric interlude, drawing the listener into a hypnotic haze before Shape Navigator’s synth explorations take over. Finally, Analogue Mechanic’s ‘Syntony PM’ wraps it all up in a meditative, ambient soundscape—like the soundtrack to a dream you don’t want to wake up from.
A Tribute to Gagarin – A True Sonic Pioneer
This first release from Wonky Plonky Electronk comes with a bittersweet note. The album is dedicated to Gagarin (Graham ‘Dids’ Dowdall), a fearless sonic explorer whose impact on experimental music remains profound. His passing last year left a void in the scene, but his work continues to inspire. ‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1’ stands as a testament to his legacy—an artist who saw music as boundless and uncontainable.
A Wonky Night at All Is Joy, Soho
If you’ve never experienced a Wonky Plonky Electronk night, you’re in for a treat. To mark the album’s release, a live event at All Is Joy in Soho will take place on February 20th. Known for its unconventional, immersive atmosphere, this venue—set inside the former Warner Bros. cinema—perfectly matches Wonky’s offbeat, creative spirit.
The night’s lineup is stacked, featuring:
- Scanner – A sonic storyteller known for layering hauntingly atmospheric sound with unexpected experimental beats.
- Dhangsha – Unrelenting, high-energy bass and industrial-infused rhythms, guaranteed to keep you locked in.
- Mieko Shimizu – The genre-hopping composer who blends electronica with avant-garde unpredictability.
- Shape Navigator – Taking you deep into textured, synth-led, experimental sounds.
- DJ Winter (Wrangler) – Wrapping up the night with carefully curated sonic oddities.
Expect a night of avant-garde brilliance, where ambient soundscapes clash with heavy beats and glitch-fuelled unpredictability. This isn’t a sit-back-and-listen kind of event. This is an experience.
Get Your Hands on ‘The Wonky Sessions: Volume 1’
The album lands on February 20th, available digitally and on vinyl via Street Records. Whether you want to deep-dive into the wonky world of sound or just need a sonic palette cleanser from the predictable, this is a must-have for experimental music lovers.
Tickets for the launch event are now available. If you’re into raw, unfiltered electronic music, this is where you need to be.
