Nurse with Wound, originally a three-piece ensemble, is Stapleton's main outlet for his musical work, occasionally in collaboration with other musicians such as Foetus or William Bennett (of Whitehouse). He has also appeared on records by other artists and worked as a producer.[2] He runs the United Dairies record label, which apart from the NWW output released records by Current 93, the Lemon Kittens and Volcano the Bear, as well as krautrock and several experimental artists.[3] Stapleton is also a graphic artist and painter, and has designed album sleeves and book covers.[4]
Under the name "Babs Santini", Stapleton has created the artwork for most of the Nurse with Wound recordings, as well as for other artists, such as Coil, the Legendary Pink Dots[2] and Current 93.[5] He has exhibited the originals of his works widely, the last show being held at GalleryX in Dublin.[6]
Stapleton lives with his long-term partner and wife Sarah Redpath. The family live in the townland of Cooloorta in The Burren, Ireland, on a piece of land with houses and caravans hand-built and decorated by Stapleton.[2] Stapleton is a fan of the Third Ear Band.[7]
Discography
(Solo recordings only. Follow link for Nurse with Wound recordings.)