Sexton Blake

Sexton Blake sounds like the softest parts of your memory. It is music built on the foundation of vintage synthesizers, steady drum machine pulses, and Josh Hodges' signature breathy vocals. There is a distinct sense of intimacy here, as if the songs were recorded in the middle of the night while the rest of the world was asleep. The textures are warm and slightly dusty, avoiding the clinical sheen of modern pop in favor of something more human and fragile.

What makes the project truly distinctive is its relationship with nostalgia. Whether Hodges is writing original cinematic scores or reinterpreting massive hits from the 80s and 90s, he strips away the bravado of the original eras. He replaces stadium-sized energy with a quiet, inward-looking curiosity. It is the sound of a musician finding the hidden sadness in upbeat pop songs and the hidden beauty in simple, repetitive electronic loops.

Start with 'Plays the Hits!' to hear how Hodges transforms familiar FM radio staples into haunting, minimalist lullabies. It serves as a perfect bridge between his early experimental work and the high-energy synth-pop he would later master with STRFKR. If you prefer something more atmospheric and original, 'Explosive Motion Picture Score' offers a glimpse into his talent for building evocative, wordless moods.