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Artist: AC/DC
AC/DC's mammoth power-chord roar became one of the most influential hard rock sounds of the '70s. In its own way, it was a reaction against the pompous art rock and lumbering arena rock of the early '70s. AC/DC's rock was minimalist -- no matter how huge and bludgeoning the guitar chords were, there was a clear sense of space and restraint.... [+] Read More
Artist: The Click Five
The title of The Click Five’s sophomore album, “MODERN MINDS AND PASTIMES,” perfectly sums up the quintet’s raison d’etre. The title is a nod to Ray Charles’s classic 1962 album, “Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music,” and, as bassist Ethan Mentzer explains: “Our record is an eclectic mix of styles dating back to the ’60s and... [+] Read More
Artist: Rainer Bruninghaus
Scandinavian keyboardist well known for ECM records with Eberhard Weber. An atmospheric, modal, minimalist player. ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Mandala Octet
Ensemble led by bassist John Leaman from Boston. They play a minimalist modern-jazz with lots of room for improvisation. Careful listening of this group reveals hidden treasures. ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Loska
Loska, taking their inspiration from minimalist and ambient pioneers such as Philip Glass and Brian Eno, debuted in mid-1997 with Green Adaptor, recorded for Cleopatra Records. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Radiohead
Radiohead was one of the few alternative bands of the early '90s to draw heavily from the grandiose arena rock that characterized U2's early albums. But the band internalized that epic sweep, turning it inside out to tell tortured, twisted tales of angst and alienation. Vocalist Thom Yorke's pained lyrics were brought to life by the group's... [+] Read More
Artist: Deerhunter
Deerhunter began in 2001 with the ambition of fusing the lulling hypnotic states induced by ambient and minimalist music with the klang and propulsion of garage rock. The band has weathered chaotic line-up changes, the death of a member, and much discouragement. Their live performances almost always leave audiences polarized. They are a... [+] Read More
Artist: Migraine
Migraine was formed in Stuttgart, Germany, by vocalist/guitarist Tim Leberecht, saxophonist Jakob Hesler and bassist/vocalist Lars Precht. The band play minimalist jazz and pop, and have released Little Luxury on Miramar Records. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Larry Kucharz
Larry Kucharz is an electronic composer and media artist who writes in both minimalist and spiritual ambient styles. He was born in 1946 in Chicago, where he was raised. He studied piano and theory at the Chicago and American Conservatories of Music and took his doctorate at Northwestern University. He moved to New York in 1975, where he was an... [+] Read More
Artist: The White Stripes
Detroit minimalist rock duo (specifically, southwest Detroit minimalist rock duo) the White Stripes -- Jack White, guitar and vocals, Meg White, drums -- formed in 1997 (Bastille Day, to be precise) with the idea of making simple rock & roll music. From the red-and-white peppermint candy motif of their debut singles, self-titled album, and stage... [+] Read More
Artist: Pascal F.E.O.S.
As part of the duo Resistance D, German producer Pascal F.E.O.S. (Pascal Dardoufas) helped define the sound of early-'90s trance before moving toward minimal techno. After parting ways with Harthouse, the Frankfurt-based trance label run by Sven Väth that had released his early Resistance D productions, Pascal started his own label, Planet... [+] Read More
Artist: Isolée
Isolée's Rajko Müller is a minimalist house producer whose throwback tracks evoke the advent of indie electronic pop of the early '80s, as well as ambient techno from a decade on. Thanks to the international success of his single "Beau Mot Plague," Müller became the most famous of the producers associated with a collective of funky,... [+] Read More
Artist: Ashland
Ashland began in the Pacific Northwest in 1991, just as grunge fever was breaking out of Seattle and into the mainstream. Despite the temptation to capitalize on the new sound, Ashland decided to go in a progressive rock direction that put them at odds with their minimalist alternative brethren. Bassist/vocalist Chad McMurray, drummer Dean... [+] Read More
Artist: Mount Florida
Glasgow's Mount Florida is an eclectic, minimalist techno/funk duo consisting of DJs/programmers Twich and M.P. Lancaster. They debuted in 1999 with the four-song Stealth EP, which they followed in 2000 with the "Storm" and "Strut" singles. Their debut full-length album, Arrived Phoenix, was released in late 2000 on Matador. ~ Heather Phares,... [+] Read More
Artist: Heimir Bjorgulfsson
Heimir Bjorgulfsson combines natural sounds from his native Iceland with electronic elements for his minimalist techno sound. Born in Iceland and stationed in Amsterdam, Bjorgulfsson's first album was The Opposite. The album was based on digitally remastered recordings of natural sounds from Iceland such as glaciers and geysers. For his second... [+] Read More
Artist: The Fuses
The Fuses, a post-punk four-piece from Baltimore, are known for their aggressive, minimalist sound. Combining elements of new wave, no wave, art punk, and political lyrics, they are often compared to Wire, Mission of Burma, and Gang of Four. The band formed in May 1997 and released their debut full-length, I Wanna Burn, in 1998. After releasing... [+] Read More
Artist: Michael Harrison
A protégé of minimalist godfather La Monte Young, this conservatory-trained pianist and composer successfully mixes classical, jazz, and ethnic influences into his music. Harrison also works extensively with alternate tuning systems and invented what he calls the "harmonic piano." This instrument is capable of playing 24 notes per octave (as... [+] Read More
Artist: substreak
sub:streak recordings was formed in mid 2001 by Andy:Ramsay as a means to release tracks in a coherent and branded way. The musical genre is wide but can easily be called electronic/experimental and ranges from minimalistic ambient to full-fledged instrumental pieces.Releases has been free, licensed under the creative commons act or just 'free... [+] Read More
Artist: Robert Julian Horky
Horky received both classical and modern music training in some of the best music schools in Vienna, Austria. Though he plays keyboards and percussion, his main instrument is the flute. This includes bass, alto, soprano, bamboo, and glass flutes, as well as others of exotic origin. His style is characterized by traces of minimalist, ambient,... [+] Read More
Artist: Stuart Moxham
The main songwriter in the minimalist electro-pop group Young Marble Giants, Stuart Moxham also played in the Gist before beginning a solo career in the 1990s. His records are fairly different from the ones he made with Young Marble Giants, both because they feature his vocals (Alison Statton sang with YMG), and because of their far more... [+] Read More
Artist: The Gaturs
The Gaturs were not as well known as the Meters and not as minimalist in their take on funk, but like that group they created a distinct sound based on the party atmosphere for which New Orleans is famous. Led by veteran session musician Willie Tee, the Gaturs' jazz-inflected funk and soul only made it to a handful of singles, but did pave the... [+] Read More
Artist: Skiploader
From Portland, OR, Skiploader writes songs with sensitive lyrics and minimalist guitars. The band released an album on the indie Schizophrenic label; DGC signed the band (vocalist/guitarist Tom Ackerman, guitarist Kevin Higgins, bassist Craig Koozer, and drummer Jeff Turner) and released the Anxious, Restless EP in early 1995. ~ John Bush, All... [+] Read More
Artist: Lava Lava
Benny Staples and Mike Nielsen were born and raised in New Zealand, but they moved to England in 1984. Staples joined the Woodentops as a drummer, while Nielsen mixed and engineered for Bjork, Simply Red, Naughty by Nature and Underworld. The two teamed up in the mid-'90s to record minimalist techno with club-shaking house beats. Debut EP... [+] Read More
Artist: Sianspheric
SIANspheric's music is part noise, low-tech, and guitar sounds with a minimalist attitude. The band is comprised of Steve Peruzzi (vocals, bass), Sean Ramsay (guitar), and Matt Durant (drums); their debut CD, Somnium, was issued by Sonic Unyon in 1995. There's Always Someplace You'd Rather Be followed in 1998. ~ Gina Boldman, All Music Guide [+] Read More
