The Radiophonic Travel Agency

The Radiophonic Institute

Welcome to the Radiophonic Travel Agency, brought to you by The Radiophonic Institute. Walk, run, swim, drive, float, ride, fly, wheel and meander around the world as we transport you to places near and far, using only the magic of sound. Freed from guidebooks and narration and with only your imagination as companion, listen to the world in joyous new ways. There are many more sonic journeys, visit www.radiophonicinstitute.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Brae Alpha Platform

    Jun 4

    Brae Alpha Platform

    Located 270 kilometres northeast of Aberdeen, in the North Sea, the Brae Alpha oil platform has been in operation since 1983. Throughout that time, it has been central to offshore energy production in the UK. Along with other platforms in the Brae oil field, it has reached its Cessation of Production point and is scheduled for decommission, dismantling and removal by the end of the decade. Geographically remote and closed to the public, this is a rare opportunity to wander through the depths of a working oil rig, from the windy helideck down to the chemist’s lab and mess hall. Take a walk around the pumps, separators and external wellbays, eavesdropping on the platform’s aural character.  Sound recordist Leigh Reuss-Daters explains about life on the rig: “Everyone onboard knows the sonic rhythms of a contented platform. We are acutely aware that we’re living on top of thousands of tonnes of highly flammable, explosive material. The sheer volume from a crude oil processing plant is impossible to convey but you need to listen for the sounds – they will tell you what’s happening”. Location sounds and images by Leigh Reuss-Daters. Technical production by Maties Palau. The Radiophonic Travel Agency, a free to use resource brought to you by The Radiophonic Institute.  ​Walk, run, swim, drive, float, ride, fly, wheel and meander around the world as we transport you to places near and far, using only the magic of sound. Freed from guidebooks and narration and with only your imagination as companion, listen to the world in joyous new ways. Discover more: https://li.sten.to/TheRTA Follow us: instagram.com/radiophonictravelagency If you would like to submit recordings to be considered for a Travel Agency journey then please get in touch: hello@radiophonictravel.agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  2. Three Rings of Sounds

    11/11/2025

    Three Rings of Sounds

    This field recording project sprang out of the Soundscapes class offered in the Spring of 2025 at the University of Texas at San Antonio (taught by Justin Boyd, Assistant Professor in New Media and Sculpture, Art and Art History). As part of the curriculum students were asked to propose ideas around what San Antonio sounds like. Being a large city, they decided to split the recordings into three zones: The Outer Ring is based around Highway Loop 1604, The Middle Ring is based around Loop 410 and the Inner Ring is the downtown/near downtown area. The sounds you hear represent the students' travels within the city and provide a personal snapshot of San Antonio in the spring. Location sounds and images by Kayla Byrd, Jaila Castro, Ruby Coker, Alma Cuellar Vazquez, Isabelle Davis, Sep Garcia, Elroy Kay, Nina Lemire, Bryce Mcgowan, Andrew Mendoza, Carmen Montoya, Alyssa Narvaez, Aniyah Nick, Aaron Olivarez, Noah Pitman, Kendell Price, A’Isha Walker and Laurel Westphal. Mixed by Justin Boyd and Charlotte Irakunda. ​Walk, run, swim, drive, float, ride, fly, wheel and meander around the world as we transport you to places near and far, using only the magic of sound. Freed from guidebooks and narration and with only your imagination as companion, listen to the world in joyous new ways. Follow us on Instagram and discover more here: https://li.sten.to/TheRTA. If you would like to submit recordings to be considered for a Travel Agency journey then please get in touch: hello@radiophonictravel.agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  3. Margate At One

    11/25/2024

    Margate At One

    Have you ever wanted to be in several places at once? With this journey you can visit eight different locations in the seaside town of Margate simultaneously. The recordings were collected from key spots chosen for their sonic footprint or importance to the town and were all captured at the same time – 1pm on a Friday afternoon. Waves overlap with train station announcements while native birdsong and incidental chatter mirror the hallucinatory sounds of the arcades. The field recordings – each one 30 minutes in duration – were played back simultaneously with the public invited to mix their own soundscape. Created in collaboration with Margate Radio. Recorded live at the grassroots venue Where Else?. Produced by Paul Camo and Tim Garratt. Location sounds by Chris Cholmondeley, Jack Goldstein, Clementine Blue, Melinda Bronstein, Chase Coley, Tim Garratt, Paul Camo and Buddy Peace. Location images: Nigel Chadwick, Pam Fray, Chris Whippet, Acabashi, Derek Bennett, John Myres, No Swan So Fine, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The Radiophonic Travel Agency, a free to use resource brought to you by The Radiophonic Institute ​Walk, run, swim, drive, float, ride, fly, wheel and meander around the world as we transport you to places near and far, using only the magic of sound. Freed from guidebooks and narration and with only your imagination as companion, listen to the world in joyous new ways. Follow us on Instagram and discover more here: https://li.sten.to/TheRTA. If you would like to submit recordings to be considered for a Travel Agency journey then please get in touch: hello@radiophonictravel.agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

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Welcome to the Radiophonic Travel Agency, brought to you by The Radiophonic Institute. Walk, run, swim, drive, float, ride, fly, wheel and meander around the world as we transport you to places near and far, using only the magic of sound. Freed from guidebooks and narration and with only your imagination as companion, listen to the world in joyous new ways. There are many more sonic journeys, visit www.radiophonicinstitute.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.