Faye Toogood, celebrated for her multidisciplinary approach to design, brings her conceptual thinking to sound with The Toogood Tapes. This collection of playlists explores mood and texture through music, each one defined by a poetic title and a distinct atmosphere. Together, they form a sonic extension of Toogood’s design philosophy: layered, unexpected, and deeply considered.
#01 The Roots That Clutch the Branches That Grow
Out of the frying pan and into the wild, widening gyre.
Organic and untamed. Sounds that evoke growth, movement, and the rhythm of nature.
#02 Soft Palette
I am a squashy sculpture; I live in a box of paints.
Gentle and tactile. Tracks with soft tones and painterly textures.
#03 Alabaster Wool
It sifts from Leaden Sieves. It powders all the Wood.
Atmospheric and hushed. Music that suggests stillness and winter light.
#04 This Is Not a Chair
A sewing machine and an umbrella on an operating table.
Playful and surreal. A mix of unexpected sounds and experimental beats.
#05 What the Toast Rack Saw
A tale of adventures close to home.
Warm and familiar, yet full of small surprises. Everyday moments with curiosity.
#06 Lucid Dream
Dreamlike and immersive. Fluid tones and hypnotic rhythms for drifting between states.
#07 Walnuts & Pears
To watch a leaf quivering in the rush of air.
Light and airy. Acoustic textures and natural harmonies that feel open and alive.
