Tim Olive

Tim Olive uses magnetic pickups and simple analog technology to investigate, invoke and amplify the inner voices of metal objects. Born in Canada (Moose Jaw), long residing in Japan (Kobe), he has collaborated extensively with Anne-F Jacques, Jason Kahn, Takahiro Kawaguchi, Katsura Mouri, Takuji Naka, Kayu Nakada, Jin Sangtae, Martin Tetreault, Yan Jun and many others.

His discography includes releases on Asian, European and North American labels including AAD, Bent Window, BISAD, Chocolate Monk, Coherent States, Dasa Tapes, EM Records, Falt, Grisaille, MRM, Molt Fluid, Notice Recordings, Pilgrim Talk, Spleen Coffin, Steep Gloss, Tsss Tapes, 845 Audio and more.