“Each week on this show we highlight new ways of engaging with music for both audiences and musicians. Which is why tonight we salute a musical maverick. Bass virtuoso Steve Lawson decided in the late 90s to turn his back, both on bands and on the general workings of the music industry. Ever since he’s actively embraced new ways of composing and promoting music, using new technologies to directly share the whole process with his audience.

In the process he’s become a blogger, journalist and lecturer on music and technology, while his website is the hub of a thriving online community, awash with links and resources for fellow travelers. He’s made 5 albums, toured worldwide with his wife Lobelia on vocals and booked his latest tour entirely via Twitter.

As an inspired example of how to engage with new social technology while making damned fine music, stevelawson.net is our brand new 6music introducing website of the week.

But as the Long Cat Gradius 5 music fades away, I can almost hear you wondering ‘solo bass and vocals?? damned fine music?? how does that work then?’… Listen and believe”