Pollyn is a Los Angeles-based electronic trio consisting of Adam Weissman, Genevieve Artadi, and Anthony Cava. Formed in the late 1990s, the group evolved from a sample-based production project into a sophisticated live-electronic act.
Their sound identity is defined by a 'noir' aesthetic, blending elements of trip-hop, downtempo, and art-pop. A significant turning point in their career was the album 'Living in Patterns' (2011), which integrated afro-beat influences and garnered critical acclaim from outlets like KCRW. Genevieve Artadi's vocal style, characterized by a cool, detached delivery, has become a hallmark of the group, even as she pursued a high-profile solo career and work with KNOWER. A. creative scene, with ties to the Low End Theory beat movement through collaborators like Nosaj Thing. Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between the classic 90s Bristol sound and modern West Coast electronic experimentation. Their catalog is a favorite among crate-diggers and fans of atmospheric, rhythmically complex pop.
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Shares trip-hop, downtempo, art pop (subgenres); urban_night, late_night, fog (atmosphere)
Shares trip-hop, downtempo, art pop (subgenres); urban_night, late_night, fog (atmosphere)
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