Bibio
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Stephen Wilkinson |
| Origin | West Midlands, UK |
| Genres | Pop, Experimental, Folk |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, synthesizer, computers |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Warp |
| Website | www.warp.net/records/bibio |
Stephen Wilkinson, better known as Bibio, is a British music producer. His music is primarily electronic and experimental in nature. He currently releases music on the Warp Records label,[1] and previously on Mush Records.
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[edit] Biographical information
A resident of the West Midlands, England, Wilkinson developed a passion for experimental music during his time at Middlesex University in London, where he studied "sonic arts". He developed his own style of music, drawing from contemporary experimental electronica bands such as Boards of Canada, and incorporating field recordings and found sounds. Electronically modified guitar melodies and droning synthesizer sounds are a recurring theme in his pieces, causing many people to label his music as a hybrid of electronica or intelligent dance music and folk music. His music has recently been licensed for commercial campaigns by L.L. Bean, Adult Swim, Toyota, and Amazon.com.
In 2009, he contributed a cover of the Boards of Canada track "Kaini Industries" to the Warp20 (Recreated) compilation.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- fi (2005, Mush Records)
- Hand Cranked (2006, Mush Records)
- Vignetting the Compost (2009, Mush Records)
- Ambivalence Avenue (2009, Warp Records)[2]
- The Apple and the Tooth (2009, Warp Records)
- Mind Bokeh (2011, Warp Records) UK chart peak: #195[3]
[edit] Singles and EPs
- "Sheila Sets Sail"/"Tribio" (2006, Artist's Valley Records) – 7-inch vinyl, limited to a pressing of 200
- Ovals and Emeralds (2009, Mush Records)
- "Ambivalence Avenue"/"Fire Ant" (2009, Warp Records) – 7-inch vinyl
- "Hedged-in" (2009) - contributed to Chequerboards online Relay Project.
- "Lovers' Carvings" (2011) (UK Singles Chart peak: #170)[4]
- "K is for Kelson" (2011)
- T.O.Y.S. EP (2011)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Bibio at the Warp Records website
- Bibio at the Mush Records website
- Artist's Valley Records
- Bibio visits Rob da Bank in the studio
