Blockhead is Tony Simon, from Manhattan. Best known as Aesop Rock’s primary beatmaker, but Music By Cavelight (2004, Ninja Tune) was his solo debut, and it’s noticeably smoother and more melodic than his rap-adjacent work. He put out two albums in 2024, Luminous Rubble and Mortality Is Lit!
From the notes for EKHO Sonic Chill #3 · fact-checked Oct 4, 2026.
Hear Blockhead on EKHO Sonic Chill #3 · song 10
ESCPlays in my player at the bottom of the screen, and keeps going while you explore the site.
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“Sunday Seance”
EKHO Sonic Chill #3 · song 10 · from Music By Cavelight
