Boards of Canada, an iconic electronic music duo, hail from Scotland and were established in the late 1980s by brothers Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin. Their music is characterized by a distinctive blend of nostalgia-tinged ambience, analog synths, and samples from 1970s public broadcasting. They derive their name from the National Film Board of Canada, whose documentary films were an early inspiration for their soundscapes.

The duo achieved widespread recognition with their seminal album "Music Has the Right to Children" in 1998, which fused hypnotic rhythms with haunting melodies and became a milestone in the IDM (Intelligent Dance Music) genre. Following with a series of critically acclaimed releases like "Geogaddi" and "The Campfire Headphase," Boards of Canada developed a cult following for their complex, enigmatic sound and their reclusive public nature. Their most recent full album, "Tomorrow's Harvest" in 2013, continued their legacy with its apocalyptic themes and lush, intricate sound design. An elusive presence in the music world, Boards of Canada's contributions remain deeply influential in the realm of electronic music and beyond.

Genres

Electronica

Indietronica

Intelligent Dance Music

Scottish Electronic

Trip Hop

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Latest Release

Treat Em Right (Boards Of Canada Remix)

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Boards of Canada

Single - Released August 11, 2021