February Montaine was an outsider artist from the Midlands, England who was active between the period of 1985 and 1991.
Domino Publishing artist Sam Potter (previously of Late of The Pier) was introduced to his works of music, memoirs and prophecies some five years ago, and has been working with February’s step-daughter Suzy, to document Montaine’s unique take on the world since.
What was left by February varies from well archived stems to scraps of ideas recorded straight to tape. In the last year he has been carefully digitising these, and when possible mixing these most cherished possessions he left behind.
His work paints the picture of a reclusive and sensitive artist using music as a lens to observe and interact with the world around him. The music is functional, using a broad palette of styles to enhance and change his moods. Music and memoir releases are scheduled in 2020 on respected reissue labels Be With and Seance Centre.