Waskerley Way

Waskerley Way is the recording alias of Michael J. Green, a Newcastle-based artist who occupies a unique intersection of experimental electronics, lo-fi hip-hop, and musique concrète.

His work is defined by a rejection of 'fixed pitch and metrically-ordered rhythm,' a technique he describes as composing 'off the lattice.' This approach prioritizes the emotional and physical morphology of sound over traditional Western musical structures. His 2016 album 'Nexialism' and the later 'Junk Playground' represent a deep dive into urban psychogeography, drawing inspiration from the communal resourcefulness found in cities like Lisbon and Madrid. Critically, he is often associated with the UK's thriving experimental scene, specifically labels like Box Records. His sound identity is characterized by heavy use of samplers and field recordings, processed into dusty, murky textures that evoke a sense of 'uncanny' nostalgia. By treating sound as a physical object to be rearranged, Waskerley Way bridges the gap between the avant-garde tape experiments of the mid-20th century and contemporary beat culture, making him a significant figure for listeners interested in the evolution of sample-based music.