SOUNDCLOUD / madfrancis

These tracks are the byproduct of coffee and combustible plant matter.

Oh, and poor lighting conditions. Improper ventilation. Damp basements. Cramped Closets. 4-track Cassette Recorders. Long Nights. Fast Food.

You can find most of my recording projects featured here; including some that are still in development.

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FEVERDREAM EP

Explore a curated collection of audio moments—from interviews to soundscapes—designed to inform, inspire, and engage. Whether you're here to learn, reflect, or just enjoy, our audio selections offer something for every listener.

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Adult Onset Complacency

Explore a curated collection of audio moments—from interviews to soundscapes—designed to inform, inspire, and engage. Whether you're here to learn, reflect, or just enjoy, our audio selections offer something for every listener.

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MISC. SINGLES

Explore a curated collection of audio moments—from interviews to soundscapes—designed to inform, inspire, and engage. Whether you're here to learn, reflect, or just enjoy, our audio selections offer something for every listener.

Charlie don’t surf
kvalitetsstoey

This was the first official Charlie Don't Surf release. It came out in August of 2005. The title "Kvalitetsstoey" means "Quality Noise" in Norwegian.

released August 1, 2005

Frank Reber: Bass & Synth
Josh Vance: Guitar & Synth
Bryan Ayers: Drums & Percussion

Charlie don’t surf
This is not surf music

These are rough demos of songs that were slated to be released on the second full-length release by Charlie Don't Surf. Unfortunately the band became defunct before the album was completed and these demos are all that remain.

released December 19, 2012

Frank Reber: Bass & Synth
Josh Vance: Guitar
Bryan Ayers: Drums & Percussion

real live robots
bedroom creations

This album was my very first attempt at putting out a solo record. I was young and ambitious and wasn't going to let the fact that I had never recorded an album slow me down. I recorded these songs over a period of 2 years. Each song was recorded in two different houses because I moved in the midst of creating this EP. Each song was captured with a different recording setup.

released January 1, 2006