Drew McDowall

Drew McDowall is a Scottish-born experimental musician best known for his innovative contributions to the industrial and avant-garde music scenes. He first gained recognition as a member of Coil, the influential UK group known for their dark, esoteric soundscapes and boundary-pushing sonic experiments. Since relocating to the U.S., McDowall has continued to carve out a name for himself as a solo artist, creating deeply immersive electronic compositions that blend drone, ambient, and modular synthesis.

Over the years, McDowall has collaborated with a variety of like-minded artists and has released a series of solo albums that highlight his talent for crafting eerie and emotionally resonant sound textures. Releases like Magnetism and The Sound In My Mind showcase his ability to manipulate sound into meditative and unsettling forms. Whether working on his own or with others, McDowall remains a distinctive and respected figure in the world of experimental music.