Bibio
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Stephen Wilkinson, better known as Bibio, is a British
music producer. His music is primarily electronic and experimental in nature. He currently releases music on the Warp Records
label, and previously on Mush Records
.
, England
, Wilkinson developed a passion for experimental music during his time at Middlesex University
in London, where he studied "sonic arts". He developed his own style of music, drawing from contemporary experimental electronica
bands such as Boards of Canada
, and incorporating field recordings and found sounds. Electronically modified guitar melodies and droning synthesizer sounds are a recurring theme in his pieces, causing many people to label his music as a hybrid of electronica or intelligent dance music
and folk music. His music has recently been licensed for commercial campaigns by L.L. Bean, Adult Swim
, Toyota, and Amazon.com
.
In 2009, he contributed a cover of the Boards of Canada
track "Kaini Industries" to the Warp20 (Recreated)
compilation.
United Kingdom
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music producer. His music is primarily electronic and experimental in nature. He currently releases music on the Warp Records
Warp Records
Warp, commonly referred to as Warp Records, is a pioneering independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 1989, notable for discovering some of the more enduring artists in electronic music....
label, and previously on Mush Records
Mush Records
Mush Records is an independent record label that has released albums for many independent artists and was started by Robert Curcio and Cindy Roché.Mush Records is an electronic based record label...
.
Biographical information
A resident of the West MidlandsWest Midlands (region)
The West Midlands is an official region of England, covering the western half of the area traditionally known as the Midlands. It contains the second most populous British city, Birmingham, and the larger West Midlands conurbation, which includes the city of Wolverhampton and large towns of Dudley,...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, Wilkinson developed a passion for experimental music during his time at Middlesex University
Middlesex University
Middlesex University is a university in north London, England. It is located in the historic county boundaries of Middlesex from which it takes its name. It is one of the post-1992 universities and is a member of Million+ working group...
in London, where he studied "sonic arts". He developed his own style of music, drawing from contemporary experimental electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
bands such as Boards of Canada
Boards of Canada
Boards of Canada are a Scottish electronic music duo consisting of brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin...
, and incorporating field recordings and found sounds. Electronically modified guitar melodies and droning synthesizer sounds are a recurring theme in his pieces, causing many people to label his music as a hybrid of electronica or intelligent dance music
Intelligent dance music
Intelligent dance music is a term that describes an electronic music genre that emerged in the early 1990s. The genre is influenced by a wide range of musical styles particularly electronic dance music such as Detroit Techno...
and folk music. His music has recently been licensed for commercial campaigns by L.L. Bean, Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
, Toyota, and Amazon.com
Amazon.com
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.
In 2009, he contributed a cover of the Boards of Canada
Boards of Canada
Boards of Canada are a Scottish electronic music duo consisting of brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin...
track "Kaini Industries" to the Warp20 (Recreated)
Warp20 (Recreated)
Warp20 is a compilation album released by Warp Records in 2009. It contains covers of Warp artists, such as Aphex Twin, LFO, Boards of Canada and Grizzly Bear by other Warp artists, such as Plaid, Autechre and Mira Calix.-Track listing:...
compilation.
Albums
- fiFi (album)fi is the debut album from music producer Bibio . It was released in February 2005.-Track listing:All tracks by Stephen Wilkinson# "Cherry Blossom Road" – 1:26# "Bewley in White" – 4:25# "Puffer" – 3:42...
(2005, Mush RecordsMush RecordsMush Records is an independent record label that has released albums for many independent artists and was started by Robert Curcio and Cindy Roché.Mush Records is an electronic based record label...
) - Hand CrankedHand CrankedHand Cranked, released in 2006, is the second album from music producer Bibio .-Track listing:# "The Cranking House" – 2:01# "Cherry Go Round" – 5:53# "Quantock" – 4:07# "Black Country Blue" – 2:07# "Marram" – 2:07...
(2006, Mush RecordsMush RecordsMush Records is an independent record label that has released albums for many independent artists and was started by Robert Curcio and Cindy Roché.Mush Records is an electronic based record label...
) - Vignetting the CompostVignetting the CompostVignetting the Compost is an album by Bibio, released in February 2009.-Track listing:# "Flesh Rots, Pip Sown" - 4:24 # "Mr and Mrs Compost" - 1:26 # "Everglad Everglade" - 1:08 # "Dopplerton" - 4:34 # "Great Are the Piths" - 2:38...
(2009, Mush RecordsMush RecordsMush Records is an independent record label that has released albums for many independent artists and was started by Robert Curcio and Cindy Roché.Mush Records is an electronic based record label...
) - Ambivalence AvenueAmbivalence AvenueAmbivalence Avenue is a folk/electronica album by Bibio, released in June 2009. It is his first album on Warp Records.- Track listing :# "Ambivalence Avenue" – 3:42# "Jealous of Roses" – 2:35# "All the Flowers" – 1:05# "Fire Ant" – 4:58...
(2009, Warp RecordsWarp RecordsWarp, commonly referred to as Warp Records, is a pioneering independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 1989, notable for discovering some of the more enduring artists in electronic music....
) - The Apple and the ToothThe Apple and the Tooth- External links :* at the Warp Records website...
(2009, Warp RecordsWarp RecordsWarp, commonly referred to as Warp Records, is a pioneering independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 1989, notable for discovering some of the more enduring artists in electronic music....
) - Mind BokehMind BokehMind Bokeh is the sixth studio album by electronic musician Bibio, his third studio release on Warp Records. It was released March 29, 2011 in the U.S., and on April 4 in the U.K., Europe, and everywhere else. Stephen Wilkinson, a.k.a...
(2011, Warp RecordsWarp RecordsWarp, commonly referred to as Warp Records, is a pioneering independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 1989, notable for discovering some of the more enduring artists in electronic music....
) UK chart peak: #195
Singles and EPs
- "Sheila Sets Sail"/"Tribio" (2006, Artist's Valley Records) – 7-inch vinyl, limited to a pressing of 200
- Ovals and Emeralds (2009, Mush RecordsMush RecordsMush Records is an independent record label that has released albums for many independent artists and was started by Robert Curcio and Cindy Roché.Mush Records is an electronic based record label...
) - "Ambivalence Avenue"/"Fire Ant" (2009, Warp RecordsWarp RecordsWarp, commonly referred to as Warp Records, is a pioneering independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 1989, notable for discovering some of the more enduring artists in electronic music....
) – 7-inch vinyl - "Hedged-in" (2009) - contributed to Chequerboards online Relay Project.
- "Lovers' Carvings" (2011) (UK Singles ChartUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
peak: #170) - "K is for Kelson" (2011)
- T.O.Y.S. EP (2011)
External links
- Bibio at the Warp Records website
- Bibio at the Mush Records website
- Artist's Valley Records
- Bibio visits Rob da Bank in the studio