Brendan Angelides, performing as Eskmo, is a pivotal figure in the post-dubstep and glitch-hop movements of the late 2000s and early 2010s. His sound identity is defined by a highly sophisticated use of field recordings and foley as primary melodic and rhythmic elements, a technique that earned him a spot on Ninja Tune and Warp.
His career arc began in the San Francisco electronic scene, evolving from club-oriented breaks and glitch into a more holistic, 'organic electronic' aesthetic. In recent years, he has successfully transitioned into a premier composer for film and television, most notably scoring 'Billions' and '13 Reasons Why'. Culturally, he sits at the intersection of the 'Brainfeeder' beat scene and the more academic IDM tradition of Planet Mu. Critical consensus highlights his ability to humanize digital production through tactile textures. His influence is seen in the 'found sound' approach of many modern lo-fi and cinematic electronic producers. He is also a founding member of The Echo Society, a Los Angeles-based composer collective.
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