I have been making music since the late 1970’s with various bands and as a solo artist. I run a record label called Whisk Records. I write and sing songs, play improvised synth music, from small ditties to album concepts. I record and play under many different names depending on the style.
Currently, I’ve just started recording as Steve Mixup again. Sharp Thorns is like the digital version of Steve Mixup and has been for the last seven years. A library music project as Blackmarket Sound. A more traditional rock band sound as Instant Whip. Many improv synth outings primarily as Cycling Envelope. Some acoustic as Howard Foster Esquire.

of Steve Mixup, his pseudonyms
and other band projects.
Current acts
Sharp Thorns – Website – YouTube – Spotify
The Blackmarket Sound – Website – YouTube – Spotify
Cycling Envelope – Website – YouTube – Spotify
Trapezoid – Website – Bandcamp
Tripazoid – Website
Cyclazoid – Website
Instant Whip – Website – YouTube – Spotify
Stevie Steve and the Spanners – Website – YouTube – Spotify
Howard Foster Esquire – Website – YouTube – Spotify
Tunnel Vision (Vision Tunnel) – Website – YouTube – Spotify
Steve Mixup – Website – YouTube – Spotify
Previous
The Barons Boys – Website – YouTube – Spotify
New Science – Website – YouTube – Spotify
Fez – Bandcamp
Cardboard Walrus
Steamroller Gloves
The Sic Boys
Mental Quaqmire
Meal
Matrix
and many more