The world is in a grain of sand in two new works by Rob St John, made in collaboration with local communities in Lancashire and Cumbria. Each piece uses recordings collected from microphones placed in...

A Kentucky farmer, he railed against agribusiness and championed small family farms and the environment, winning widespread acclaim.

Image: Emir Anik | Pexels Creative Commons By Freshwater Blog editor Rob St John. /// Sit beside a river and it is hard not to be moved. Water flows, light flickers, birdsong echoes. The problem is…

a viral video promoted by racists is not what it seems

Artist and musician Rob St John presents a unique performance using field recordings, ambient composition and live acoustics, responding to the northern landscapes and the River Dee, depicted in Richa...

This scandalous story gives lie to the claim that the biggest threat to country life comes from city dwellers, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Artist, musician and writer Rob St John discusses his new projects listening to the landscapes and communities of NW England - and what it means to listen and be listened to.

A new book by a former <i>Shooting Times</i> editor argues that large landowners are given a hard time, and that campaigns to increase public access to the countryside are wrong. Surprisingly enough,…

The people, places and stories making news in the British countryside.

Podcast Episode · Are You Lost? · 19/04/2025 · 45m

For the first time, the government is consulting on a Land Use Framework for England. It’s an important step, but there’s a long way to go.

Are You Lost? will be a series of film, sound and textile installations across Bowland which highlight the diverse voices and perspectives of the communities that live around the area. A festival seri...

Podcast Episode · Are You Lost? · 19/03/2025 · 39m