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Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan

Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan is the musical project of British artist Gordon Chapman-Fox. Drawing inspiration from the brutalist architecture, urban landscapes, and aspirational optimism of 1970s and 1980s Britain, Chapman-Fox channels these themes into a unique blend of electronic music, synth-driven soundscapes, and evocative audio storytelling. His work pays homage to the public information films, transport infrastructure, and new town planning of the post-war era, weaving together nostalgia and a sense of place into deeply atmospheric albums.

Chapman-Fox, based in the North West of England, combines field recordings, layered electronics, and minimalist melodies to evoke the moods and memories of the regions shaped by government-led urban renewal. The project name references the ambitious but often controversial Warrington and Runcorn New Town development, grounding his music in a specific and resonant slice of British history. Since debuting with "Interim Report, March 1979" in 2021, Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan has released multiple critically acclaimed albums, gaining a dedicated following in the hauntology and electronic music scenes.

Chapman-Fox’s artwork and design background informs the project’s distinctive visual style, with each release accompanied by carefully crafted visuals that reinforce its thematic concerns. Through his music, he explores the intersection of memory, place, and utopian dreams, offering listeners a sonic journey through the faded corridors of modern Britain’s collective imagination.

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Electronic - Ambient - Experimental - Hauntology

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