Coil was a pioneering experimental music group, formed in 1982 by John Balance—who later performed under the name Jhonn Balance—and his partner Peter Christopherson, also known as Sleazy. The band was initially associated with the UK industrial and post-punk scenes but swiftly evolved to create a distinctive and undefinable sound that drew from experimental noise, avant-garde electronica, and the occult. Balance’s esoteric and often deeply personal lyrical content, combined with Christopherson’s innovative production techniques, made Coil a profoundly influential group within the realms of dark ambient and industrial music.

Throughout their career, Coil remained an enigmatic force in the underground music scene, never shying away from exploring themes of alchemy, spirituality, and altered states. Their work was characterized by a constant evolution of style; they embraced new technology and shirked musical boundaries. Despite—or because of—their esoteric approach, Coil managed to amass a dedicated following. The duo's capacity for reinvention is evident in their varied and extensive discography, which includes seminal works like "Love's Secret Domain,” which mixed acid house influences with dark themes and “Musick To Play In The Dark” series that offered a more ambient and introspective sound. Their commitment to pushing the limits of sound and concept continued until Balance's untimely death in 2004 and Christopherson's passing in 2010, after which Coil's music has lived on through posthumous releases and reissues, cementing their legacy as true avant-garde artists whose influence reverberates through many strands of experimental and industrial music.

Genres

British Experimental

British Industrial

Experimental

Experimental Rock

Industrial

Ritual Ambient

Uk Experimental Electronic

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Latest Release

Moon's Milk (In Four Phases)

Coil

Album - 19 Tracks - Released March 15, 2024