Autechre Sign
Rooted in vintage American electro as well as ambient and musique concrète, their sound has constantly evolved from melodic, intricately programmed techno to vast, algorithmically generated sprawls that challenge the conventions of rhythm and structure. As demanding as their work can be, they've frequently received praise from critics, and their influence is inescapable -- legions of electronic artists have emulated their style, from their inscrutable track titles to their fluid yet metallic sound design. After helping to establish the template for what the press would soon dub IDM with their 1993 debut, Incunabula, Autechre continued releasing classic full-lengths such as 1995's Tri Repetae and 1998's LP5, in addition to equally vital EPs including 1994's Anti and 1999's album-length EP7. Their sound gradually became glitchier and less melodic throughout the decade, culminating in 2001's polarizing Confield. After making a slight return to their more accessible side with 2008's Quaristice, they began releasing some of the most ambitious works of their career starting with 2013's two-hour Exai, and continuing through the eight-hour NTS Sessions in 2018. The relatively compact SIGN, released in 2020, was a bit closer to their ambient-leaning material, while its companion PLUS was heavier on beats but still highly abstract.
Autechre Incunabula
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If the Autechre discography generally signifies a hostile, inscrutable environment, Amber is a fascinating riposte. The title itself is pronounceable—a recognizable word, no less!—and the music within features sonic elements that the duo would soon excise from their palette completely. Autechre Biography by Sean Cooper + Follow Artist. Glitchy techno duo who drew influences from early dance styles (hip-hop, electro, techno) and remained on the. The official Autechre Store. New album PLUS released 22 November via WARP. Buy Official LP / CD / DL / Merchandise direct from Autechre. Autechre Articles and Media. Popularized by the likes of Boards of Canada in the ‘90s, IDM is marked by tangled robot rhythms and twisted timbres—as well as a surprising amount of tear-jerking. This very long set was made by Autechre and streamed via xltronic.com. This is the highest bit-rate version I am aware of. Since streaming is usually done in low resolution, this is likely the best it's going to sound unless Autechre release the source. 160kbps is the source upload, other music files were generated from these.