Lawrence English is a media artist, composer and critic based in Brisbane, Australia. He is curator of ROOM40, which is a label and multi-arts organisation based in Brisbane, Australia. Since 2000, ROOM40 has released over 50 high quality editions and multiples in the fields of electronics, improvisation, experimental-pop and sound-art. The label continues to publish in and around the margins of each of these fields drawing on a diverse roster of both established and emergent sound-makers. ROOM40 also produces numerous events, festivals and exhibitions in Australia and beyond.

Working across a broad range of investigations, English’s work is eclectic and characterises a long-term exploration into various themes including audio/visual environments, found sound/vision, subtle transformation of public space and sonic art works that exist at the very edge of perception.

He is also a speaker at the Independent Times component of One Movement For Music Perth, which runs October 16-18 2009.

Lawrence, what’s your favourite song this week?

Jim O’Rourke’s The Visitor - more an album than a song, but what the heck!

What do you hope to gain from the One Movement festival and conference?

Some frank and enlightening chewing of the musical fat.

Which artists’ showcase sets are you most looking forward to watching?

There’s some curious ones in there; I think the left of centre is where my ears will be drawn….

One Movement’s tagline is “Artist, Industry, Fan United.” What do you think needs to change in order to unite the music industry with its artists and fans?

Capitalism perhaps? No, in all seriousness, I think at a great many levels things are in alignment - that said we’re in a beautiful state of flux business-wise….it’d be awfully dull without a few good challenges!

Contact Lawrence English via email or Twitter. For a more in-depth interview, visit Tokafi.