Kapotte Muziek, which translates to "Broken Music" in Dutch, is an experimental music project that has made its mark on the avant-garde and noise scene with its unique approach to sound exploration. Founded in 1984 by Frans de Waard, Kapotte Muziek stands as one of the iconic embodiments of the DIY ethos at the heart of experimental music, characterized by its use of found sounds, feedback, tape manipulation, and live improvisational performances. Its genesis was in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, where de Waard sought to push the boundaries of what is traditionally considered music by deconstructing sound and reassembling it in abstract, often challenging ways.

Over the years, Kapotte Muziek has built a formidable reputation for its innovative and uncompromising auditory experiences, blending elements of industrial, ambient, and noise music. While primarily a solo project of de Waard, Kapotte Muziek has frequently collaborated with a diverse array of artists from the experimental music community, enriching its repertoire. The project's discography includes titles like "Musik Ohne Ende," a continuous, evolving piece that plays on the concept of infinity in music, and "Mort Aux Vaches," a part of a series of live recordings for VPRO radio in the Netherlands. More recent releases like "Digital Magnetic Responses" and "(Not) Lost" continue to reflect Kapotte Muziek's dedication to pushing the envelope and exploring the vast possibilities within the world of sound.