Artist description Rikers Island is a collaborative project featuring programmer Andrew Coates (Black cab, ex-Foil) guitarist James Lee (Stereomatic, The Beautiful Few, ex-Foil), bassist Easy Andy (Stereomatic), and vocalist Lil (Droplet).

Music Style Rikers Island create groove-laden electronic soundscapes with washes of guitar and driving basslines.

Musical Influences Air, Aphex Twin, Sly and the Family Stone etc

Similar Artists Air

Artist History This project is ongoing, and features occasional forays into the studio to put down sounds which are later crafted into full tracks in mixdown and pre-production. The 'Girl' ep tracks have been in development for almost 2 years. Hope you think it was worth it!

Group Members See above.

Instruments Mostly programmed sounds, with guitar, bass and vocals courtsey of Lil (Droplet)

Albums 'Girl' ep released in April/May 1999 on Interstate 40 Music

Press Reviews Totally glowing.

Location Melbourne, Victoria - Australia

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