Mats Erlandsson

Mats Erlandsson is a Swedish electroacoustic composer known for his work in the field of drone music. He began his musical studies at the age of ten and later earned a master's degree in composition from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. Erlandsson's compositions often feature modular synthesis, and he has released several notable albums, including *Gyttjans Topografi*, *4-Track Guitar Music*, and *Hypodermic Letters*. His music is characterized by its ability to sculpt noise into dramatic soundscapes, reflecting his classical training and experience working at the Elektronmusikstudion (EMS) in Stockholm. Erlandsson collaborates with other artists, such as Yair Elazar Glotman, and has performed at various international festivals.

Erlandsson's recent releases include *Minnesmärke* and collaborations like *Negative Chambers* with Yair Elazar Glotman. His work spans a range of styles, from the use of 4-track tape decks and electric guitars in *4-Track Guitar Music* to more complex electroacoustic compositions. Erlandsson's music often explores the boundaries between traditional tonal harmony and modal frameworks, incorporating non-harmonic sounds and field recordings processed through digital and analog means. His performances have been featured at prominent festivals such as CTM in Berlin and Présences Électronique in Paris.

Genres

Dark Ambient

Drone

Experimental

Ambient

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Latest Release

Glory Fades

Mats Erlandsson

Album - 8 Tracks - Released January 17, 2025