The Radiophonic Travel Agency

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. Geograp...

Created in the autumn of 2024, during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, these recordings* bear witness to the evolving soundscape of Beirut. Recorded at home, from the same vantage point, we follow a typical day in the Lebanese capital during this time, from sunrise to sunset. Ordinary street sounds, barking dogs, generators, gunfire, sonic booms and exploding bombs mix together with the ever-prese...

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 z...

The Arb is a year-long field recording and printmaking project by Rebecca Goldberg, created at  Nichols Arboretum  at the  University of Michigan .  Each season, Goldberg placed nearby organic materials on cyanotype paper for a fifteen-minute exposure while recording from ground level, capturing the ambient soundscape as the print developed. Once the exposure was complete, she...

A journey from the South to the North of the UK via the National Cycle Network. Visiting the cities of Bristol, London, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle and Edinburgh, pedal power and two wheels will transport you through rural, urban, modern and historical landscapes. Location Sounds & Images: Ella Kay, Dan Pollard, Boris and Ilia Rogatchevski, Laura Rogatchevskaia, Elliot Rea, Lottie Simpson The...

The chaotic soundscape of Mexico City, home to 22.5 million people. Listen out for the tamale and sweet potato vendors, the regular explosions of cohete fireworks and children setting of firecrackers. Hear the musical traditions of the Mariachis, the organ grinders and the Catholic church or escape to the fringes of the city to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan and the mountains of the Desierto de los L...

Follow the incredible 3,000 mile migration of the Monarch Butterfly. From the Canadian shores of the Great Lakes through the US, taking in the coastline of Virginia, an urban park in Texas, then on to the forested mountains of Mexico. Location Sounds & Images: Rob Mackay Livestream recordings: Rob Mackay via Soundcamp & Locus Sonus Thanks to: Point Pelee National Park Coastal Virginia Wild...

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...

The Maunsell Forts were constructed in the Thames and Mersey estuaries during the Second World War. Their imposing and somewhat alien shape – tall platforms balancing atop legs jutting out from the sea – is reminiscent of the Martian Tripods from “The War of the Worlds”. Following their decommission, in the 1950s, some of the forts were squatted and used for broadcasting pirate radio. One even bec...

Taking place in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Highland Clearances saw people from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland forced from their homes. Whole communities had to seek opportunities elsewhere. The clearances were sometimes violent, with houses being burned down, and led to famine, displacement and mass emigration.   This fictional journey, based on a script by Kenneth Murray, t...

Immerse yourself in the aquatic soundscapes of the UK’s freshwater ponds. Below the seemingly tranquil surface you’ll find a world of strange, rhythmic and often alien sounds. Hear the underwater home of plants and creatures including hornwort, water mint, lilies, tadpoles, waterboatmen, pond snails and frogs. The Radiophonic Travel Agency, a free to use resource brought to you by The Radiophonic...

A cruise aboard The MV Britannia from Southampton, UK to Bridgetown, Barbados. Hear the sounds of luggage being loaded, explore the decks and accommodation, descend to the engine room and experience a stormy night on this transatlantic voyage. 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...

From a plantation in the Dominican Republic, join this banana’s journey as it hears the pickers, packers, machines, trucks, cargo ships, fridges, ripening gas processes and supermarket staff that bring us our fruit. 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...

Experience three different perspectives of the 38 mile Coventry Canal. First by walking the towpath before taking to the water aboard a kayak and then continuing your journey on a narrowboat. 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 pla...

Travel to Paris and board a plane to the Croatian city. Wander the streets visiting restaurants, the Homeland War Museum, the Old Port, the Assumption Cathedral and take a boat trip on the Adriatic Sea. 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...

Once harvested in the fields of Kent, an apple begins its journey through graders, infrared camera boxes, washing, drying and bagging machines before being transported and eventually bought in Borough Market, London. 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 a...

From the bustling atmosphere of Pony Sales at Bealieu Road, a cider festival in Burley, a point to point race and market day in Lymington to peaceful walks along Ober Water, Blackwater and the stillness of a woodland morning. Discover the wide variety of life in the New forest. The Radiophonic Travel Agency, a free to use resource brought to you by The Radiophonic Institute  ​Walk, run, swim,...

Part of the Zollverein Industrial Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Essen, Germany. Travel a kilometer below ground and explore the 120km network of subterranean tunnels, discovering the people and machinery contained within its depths. 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...

Take a walk around Sand Island, part of the Midway Atoll chain of islands in the north Pacific. An important strategic military location in WW2 and now home to 60-70 percent of the world’s Laysan Albatross population. 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...

Explore the streets, restaurants, cafes, markets and traditional music of the ancient Moroccan port city. 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 a...

Walk beside the 12 foot puppet of the 10 year old Syrian refugee Little Amal as she travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands and France before crossing the English channel to the UK, meeting 2 million people in the process. The Radiophonic Travel Agency, a free to use resource brought to you by The Radiophonic Institute  ​Walk, run, swim, drive, float, ride...

A seven and a half mile walk in the Northwest fjords of Iceland up to the 1447 foot cliff of Heidnakinn and the largest seabird colony in the North Atlantic, home to species including Fulmars, Auks and Kittiwakes. 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 w...

Hear what happens when a recording device is accidentally switched on during its journey from Bloomington to Beverly Shores, Indiana. The sounds of trucks, conveyor belts, warehouse tones, and the indistinct voices of workers are all captured from inside a bubble wrapped package. The Radiophonic Travel Agency, a free to use resource brought to you by The Radiophonic Institute  ​Walk, run, swi...

Travel to a forest near Hamburg to hear the last seven days in the life of a 180-year-old black pine tree 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 a...

An expedition through Yellowstone National Park leads you through the habitats of elks, wolves and boreal frogs. Canoe the South Arm of Yellowstone lake to spend the night on Peale Island and hike to the park's famous geysers, hot springs and mudpots. The Radiophonic Travel Agency, a free to use resource brought to you by The Radiophonic Institute  ​Walk, run, swim, drive, float, ride, fly, w...