Matthew Herbert, known previously as Doctor Rockit and for his work on Wishmountain, has issued a new album that highlights the disparity between the number of food banks and McDonald’s outlets in the UK. The project, titled theukhasmorefoodbanksthanbranchesofmcdonalds.com, is presented as both a musical release and a direct call to action regarding food system issues.
The record continues Herbert’s long‑standing interest in the politics of food, building on earlier works such as the controversial One Pig Plat du Jour from 2005, which incorporated recordings of objects linked to industrial food production. This latest effort adds to his catalogue of socially engaged electronic music.
The Quietus first reported the release, noting Herbert’s view that food underpins civilization and shapes cultural and communal connections, reinforcing the relevance of his message for producers, DJs and club‑goers interested in socially conscious sound.