Lifted

Lifted is an experimental electronic supergroup primarily led by Matt Papich (Co La) and Maxmillion Dunbar (of Beautiful Swimmers). Released on the prestigious PAN label, their work represents a significant intersection of the Baltimore/DC underground and European avant-garde electronic scenes.

The project is defined by its collaborative nature, frequently featuring contributions from artists like Gigi Masin and Jordan GCZ, which infuses their electronic foundations with a rich, improvisational jazz sensibility. Their sound identity is built on 'liquid' synthesis, non-linear percussion, and a sophisticated use of negative space. Critics often categorize them alongside 'Fourth World' revivalists, noting their ability to create imaginary landscapes that feel both futuristic and ancient. Across releases like '1' and '2', they have evolved from loose ambient sketches into a more refined, rhythmically complex form of 'digital jazz' that avoids traditional genre tropes. Their cultural position is firmly within the 'crate-digger' electronic elite, appealing to listeners who value technical sound design and cross-genre fluidity.