Josh Semans is a composer, producer, and ondes Martenot player based in the north-west of England. Working from a converted attic studio, his work is uniquely textured, employing a range of instruments, sound-sources, and processes. A keen improviser, his creative process is a cocktail of exploration, repetition, and abstraction.

Josh regularly collaborates and works with other musicians and composers, having recorded and performed alongside Adrian Utley, Luke Sital-Singh, Hainbach, Simeon Walker, and Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres, among others. He has performed on Tony Award-winning composer Alex Baranowski's score for Jacqui Morris’ 'A Christmas Carol', Volker Bertelmann (Hauscha) score for 'Against The Ice', and Lena Raine's soundtrack to RPG video-game Moonglow Bay. As well as appearing on various BBC Radio programmes, Josh has also created the 'LABS Ondes Musicales' software instrument in collaboration with Spitfire Audio.

Josh's ambitious second album will be a collection of pieces for ondes Martenot, electronics, and string quartet. This untitled album is currently in production and expected to release in 2023 via Hidden Notes Records.

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