Andrew Pekler is an avant-garde musician and sound artist whose work explores the intersections of electronic composition, field recordings, and conceptual sound art. Born in 1973 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, he later moved to the US with his family and eventually settled in Germany. Pekler's approach to music is both academic and exploratory, often taking cues from ethnographic concepts and the manipulation of acoustic and electronic sources to create otherworldly soundscapes. With a strong emphasis on texture and mood, his pieces are aural collages that reimagine sound environments and challenge traditional musical structures.

Among Pekler's most compelling projects is "Sounds From Phantom Islands," an interactive online experience that lets listeners explore imaginary islands through their associated sounds. It acts as a testament to his innovative use of technology and his ability to invoke a sense of place through sound. His other works like "Tristes Tropiques" and "Holiday For Sampler" juxtapose a diverse array of samples to build layered compositions that are both enigmatic and disorienting. Pekler's discography often eludes easy categorization, reflecting his commitment to pushing the boundaries of how we experience and conceptualize music. As a result, Pekler has carved out a niche for himself in the world of experimental music, appealing to fans of ambient, electronic, and conceptual art.

Genres

Ambient Dub

Fourth World

Hauntology

Sound Art

Latest Release

Rain Revisited

Andrew Pekler

Single - Released April 12, 2024