Aidan Baker is a prolific multi-instrumentalist, classically trained in flute but widely recognized for his mercurial guitar work and as an expressive songwriter. With a career that weaves through genres including drone, ambient, post-rock, and experimental music, Baker has carved out a distinctive space within the avant-garde and underground music scene. His creative output is vast and diverse, often blurring the lines between composition and improvisation, structure and spontaneity.

Born in Toronto, Canada, Aidan Baker has an extensive discography both as a solo artist and as a member of various ensembles, most notably the duo Nadja, which he forms with bassist Leah Buckareff. He is also involved in numerous collaborative projects. His most recent releases with the Trio Not Trio series—"Letzte," "Yonbanme," "Trzecia," "Siguiente," and "Yn Gyntaf,"—highlight his explorative nature and willingness to experiment with sound and form. Baker's work is characterized by his use of textured layers and the expansive atmospheres he creates with his guitar, often incorporating electronic manipulation and diverse instrumentation. As a highly respected figure in the experimental music community, Aidan Baker continues to push the boundaries of sound with his innovative compositions and collaborations.

Genres

Canadian Experimental

Drone

Latest Release

Cast Down And Hunted

Aidan Baker•

Dead Neanderthals

Single - Released September 13, 2024