The highly influential Scottish electronic duo, Boards of Canada, have returned after a 13-year hiatus with their new album, ‘Inferno’. From the initial moments, featuring an analog synth reminiscent of a vintage radio play, the album instantly immerses the listener in the group’s distinctive sonic landscape. Since their 1995 debut EP ‘Twoism’, brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin have crafted four LPs and four EPs. Their signature style blends the deliberate pace of classic hip-hop beats with ethereal ambient textures, creating a feeling akin to astronauts traversing a temporal void, yet still connected to their present. By sampling from archival public television and other vintage audio sources, Boards of Canada have historically evoked the utopian ideals of the mid-20th century, while simultaneously uncovering the inherent kitsch and unsettling undertones within these sounds.
Boards of Canada: Inferno Review – After 13 Years Away, Their Return Is a Major Disappointment
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people