Artist artifact
Boards of Canada
Boards of Canada are a Scottish electronic music duo consisting of brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin, active since 1986. Their work is largely influenced by 1970s public broadcasting media, incorporating vintage synthesiser tones, analog equipment, samples, and hip-hop-inspired beats.
Biography
Boards of Canada are a Scottish electronic music duo consisting of brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin, active since 1986. Their work is largely influenced by 1970s public broadcasting media, incorporating vintage synthesiser tones, analog equipment, samples, and hip-hop-inspired beats.
Influence
Critics have described their music as exploring themes related to nostalgia, childhood memory, science, spirituality, and environmental concerns.
Historical context
Boards of Canada are a Scottish electronic music duo consisting of brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin, active since 1986. Their work is largely influenced by 1970s public broadcasting media, incorporating vintage synthesiser tones, analog equipment, samples, and hip-hop-inspired beats. Critics have described their music as exploring themes related to nostalgia, childhood memory, science, spirituality, and environmental concerns. Scottish electronic music duo.
Associated instruments
- Synthesizers
- Production
- DJ Controllers
Specimen note
Scottish electronic music duo.