Caribou

The Profile

Caribou is Dan Snaith, a Canadian musician and producer known for fusing psychedelia, electronic textures, and dance music. He first released music as Manitoba before adopting the Caribou moniker, and he holds a PhD in mathematics from London.

Alias of Dan Snaith (also records as Daphni); previously released as Manitoba. Canadian; completed a PhD in mathematics in London. Style blends psychedelia, electronic and house. Andorra won the 2008 Polaris Music Prize. Notable tracks include Odessa, Sun, and Can't Do Without You.

DeBaser’s takes on Caribou span starry-eyed praise to gleeful eyerolls. Andorra is painted as dreamy, psychedelia-tinged pop with kraut and lo‑fi electronics. Swim dives into liquid, dance-leaning textures shaped by DJ nights and club influence. The Milk of Human Kindness gets glowing acclaim; Our Love gets a furious thumbs-down from one reviewer.