Cousin Silas was born in Huddersfield and spent most of the time in the Colne Valley. Influences and admiration range from Eno, early King Crimson, Soft Machine, Robert Wyatt, Hatfield & The North, Six Finger Satellite, Hawkwind, Zappa, Beefheart, The Fall and all things ambient/electronic. When the time permits he enjoys anything relating to the paranormal and/or conspiracy world, hence an avid reader of Fortean Times. Used to write speculative and experimental fiction and prose poetry and has been published in several magazines, collections and anthologies. When the occasion arose, he found that sound alchemy was more expressive and exploratory than writing. And talking of writing, used to adore the writings of JG Ballard, Mike Moorcock, Brian Aldiss, Clarke Ashton Smith and the occasional HP Lovecraft. Plays guitar, but prefers the limitless boundaries of electronics and the total freedom it allows, restricted only by the imagination. Loves cheesy horror films, classic 50s and 60s comedy, Twilight Zone, Outer Limits and old sci-fi films, oh, and Frank Randle
