The MineralTail
About this ebook
For decades, it has topped every chart and defied every explanation. Now, for the first time, comes the true story of how it was made. From the drum machine planet to the abduction of Nick Drake, from the riffs of the Great God Pan to cosmic acts of musical rebellion, Justin Robertson’s psychedelic odyssey rewires the myths of creation through feedback, faith, and rhythm.
Part cosmic comedy, part rock ’n’ roll revelation, The MineralTail is a love letter to sound itself – a reminder that music is not just heard, but dreamed into being.
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About the author
Justin Robertson is a renowned DJ, author, music producer, visual artist, and broadcaster. For the past 30 years, he has been a leading figure in the dance music world, falling in love with electronic music while completing a degree in philosophy at the University of Manchester. He headlines clubs and festivals around the globe as a DJ and formerly with his band, Lionrock.
In addition to his own musical productions, he is much in demand as a remixer, having worked with the likes of Björk, New Order, Noel Gallagher, and Erasure over the years. In the past decade, he has exhibited six acclaimed collections of his art across the UK and Europe, including producing a soundtrack and a book to accompany them. He hosts two popular shows, The Temple of Wonders and The Rotating Institute, which air bimonthly on Soho Radio.
He has written for The Ransom Note, The Social, and The Guardian on music, travel, and philosophical matters, interviewing the likes of Rob Newman and Gary Lachman. His debut novel, The Tangle, was published in 2021 and is currently being adapted for television.
