Stars of the Lid

The Profile

Stars of the Lid is an American ambient duo formed by Brian McBride and Adam Wiltzie, known for long-form, orchestral ambient/drone compositions.

Members named in reviews: Brian McBride and Adam Wiltzie. Hail from Austin, Texas (review). Associated with Kranky label (review mentions the label's release number 100 for And Their Refinement Of The Decline). Reviews describe evolution from manipulated guitars and field recordings to fuller orchestral arrangements including strings and piano.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Stars of the Lid for expansive ambient/drone works. Reviewers highlight The Tired Sounds of the Stars of the Lid and And Their Refinement Of The Decline. The music is described as ethereal, neoclassical, meditative and richly orchestrated.