Run DMT (the project of Michael Collins, also known for Silk Rhodes and Drugdealer) was a pivotal figure in the late 2000s and early 2010s underground electronic scene, specifically within the hypnagogic pop and lo-fi movements. His sound is characterized by a heavy reliance on analog tape manipulation, pitch-shifting, and the use of obscure pop and soul samples to create a 'melted' sonic aesthetic.
Unlike the Austin-based dubstep artist of the same name, Collins' Run DMT focused on the intersection of psychedelic rock sensibilities and bedroom electronic production. His work, particularly 'Bong Voyage' and 'Dreams', helped define the aesthetic precursors to vaporwave, emphasizing a hauntological relationship with 1970s and 80s media. Critically, he is viewed as a bridge between the DIY lo-fi of the mid-2000s and the more polished indie-psych of the mid-2010s. His influence is felt in the 'sad girl' and 'stoner' internet subcultures, where his music serves as a foundational text for the 'lo-fi beats to study to' lineage, albeit with a much more experimental and surrealist edge.
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