Ultramarine

Ultramarine is a British electronic duo from Essex, formed by Paul Hammond and Ian Cooper in the late ‘80s. Known for blending lush ambient textures, folky melodies, and laid-back electronica, they carved out a niche in the ‘90s post-rave scene with their genre-fluid sound. Their breakout album, *Every Man and Woman Is a Star* (1992), became a cult classic, mixing jazzy grooves with pastoral vibes, while later albums like *United Kingdoms* (1993) leaned into collaborations with avant-garde legends like Robert Wyatt. After a hiatus, they’ve resurged in recent years, reissuing expanded editions of their earlier work (including *Bel Air* and *United Kingdoms*) and dropping fresh tracks like “Send and Return” and “Interiors” that honor their knack for breezy, hypnotic soundscapes.

With releases like the Jimi Tenor-featuring remix of “Jimmy” and the serene “Blackwaterside,” Ultramarine keeps their sound both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Whether they’re tweaking classic material or crafting new hazy grooves, their music feels like a cozy, sun-dappled escape—proof that chill-out beats never go out of style.

Genres

Idm

Experimental

Ambient

Folk

Downtempo

Electronica

Post-rock

Trip Hop

Indietronica

Electronic

Chill Out

Acid Jazz

Jazztronica

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Aphex Twin

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The Orb

M83

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Plaid

Latest Release

Sunrise

Ultramarine

Single - Released May 23, 2025