V/Vm | |
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Birth name | Leyland James Kirby |
Also known as | Billy Ray Cyrix, Butcher Claus, Butcher Claws, The Caretaker, CV[ev], Dr. Fred, The Edgeley Musher, Leyland Kirby, Leon and Hits, MC V/Vm, The Notorious P.I.G., Pole (disputed), The Stranger, V/Vm Allstar Marching Band, V/Vm and the Hog Chorus, V/Vm with Garry's Glitter, Alien Porno Midgets |
Born | 9 May 1974 |
Origin | Stockport, England |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Computer, sampler, turntable |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | V/Vm Test Records |
Website | Official website |
V/Vm is the experimental music and sound collage project of Leyland James Kirby, from Stockport, England. Although starting out mainly in the style of noise music, Kirby is also a composer of original electronic music and remixes. His vast output is released primarily on his own V/Vm Test Records label. Alongside the work of the V/Vm project, James Kirby also recorded as The Caretaker. He currently resides in Kraków.