The Minute Hour is an electronic music project that creates experimental and ambient soundscapes. Their music is often characterized by its use of samples, loops, and synthesizers, and has been described as "a blend of glitch, ambient, and experimental electronica." The project was founded in 2010 by musician and producer Michael Cottone, who has released several albums and EPs under the Minute Hour moniker. The Minute Hour's music has been featured in a variety of films, television shows, and commercials, and the project has toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe.