Flanger is the collaborative project of German electronic pioneers Uwe Schmidt (Atom TM) and Burnt Friedman, established in 1997. The project represents a significant milestone in the 'nu jazz' movement, though it largely eschews the commercial tropes of that genre in favor of a more rigorous, experimental approach.
Their sound identity is defined by 'non-repetitive' programming, a technique designed to simulate the unpredictable nature of live jazz performance through complex digital sequencing. Their debut album 'Templates' (1999) on Ninja Tune's Ntone imprint set a new standard for electronic-acoustic fusion, utilizing Rhodes piano and intricate percussion to deconstruct traditional jazz structures. Throughout their career, including notable releases like 'Midnight Sound' and 'Lollopy Dripper', they have maintained a reputation for high-fidelity production and intellectual depth. Critically, they are viewed as architects of a specific 'Santiago sound' (having recorded much of their early work in Chile) that bridges the gap between European glitch aesthetics and Latin-influenced rhythmic complexity. They remain a primary influence on the more technical corners of the Ninja Tune and Nonplace rosters.
Shares brittle, idm, digital_clarity, glitch (signature)
Shares brittle, idm, glitch, library (signature)
Shares brittle, idm, digital_clarity, glitch (signature)
Shares idm, digital_clarity, glitch, library (subgenre)
Shares brittle, digital_clarity, glitch, focused_work (signature)
Shares nu jazz, avant-garde jazz, tense, upright bass (signature)
Shares brittle, idm, glitch, focused_work (signature)
Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →