Artist description An alternate incarnation of aiffhead [underground minimalist]. Black Cell is a darker side to the beatscape and glitch based digital output previously published at MP3.com...

Music Style Minimal digital experimentation and beatscapes

Musical Influences Electronica, Jungle, Glitch, Post-rock, lo-fi

Similar Artists Squarepusher, Aphex Twin, Nasenbluten,Throbbing Gristle

Artist History Ian McArthur AKA aiffhead has consistently produced his sound since the early 80's when he began experimenting with electronic musiq/noise as a response to the inpiration of punk and post-punk. The new environment created the challenge of reassessing almost everything as cultural supports are completly removed. The strategy has led to a reinterpretation of the original aiffhead sound incorporating new software and sound sources into the creative process. This can only be seen as a positive and stimulating step to new ground at least in a personal sense. There is no manifesto as such - like aiffhead, Black Cell is an intuitive process borne from experiments with samples, beats, found sounds and digitally enhanced and created vocal snatches.When complete a composition is evaluated as to which monika is the most appropriate...my general feeling is that Black Cell will be reserved for the darker end of the spectrum of material generated...

Group Members Ian McArthur AKA aiffhead

Instruments g4 laptop, various software

Albums N/A

Press Reviews N/A

Location Shanghai, China - China

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