Boards of Canada

Boards of Canada are a Scottish electronic music duo composed of Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin. They are known for warm, nostalgic, analog-inflected sound, extensive use of samples (including documentary and film material), and influential albums on Warp Records such as Music Has the Right to Children (1998), Geogaddi (2002) and Tomorrow's Harvest (2013).

Associated with the Hexagon Sun collective; notable for secrecy and rare live appearances; frequently use vintage analog synths and tape textures; name references the National Film Board of Canada and their childhood exposure to documentary footage.

DeBaser hosts a decent amount of reviews praising Boards of Canada's nostalgic, analog-inflected electronic music. Reviews highlight key releases such as Music Has the Right to Children, Geogaddi, The Campfire Headphase and Tomorrow's Harvest. Recurring themes: documentary samples, radio static, warm vintage gear and an aura of secrecy.

For:Listeners of ambient, IDM, downtempo and experimental electronic music; fans of nostalgic, analog textures and documentary-sampling soundscapes.