^L_ is an experimental electronic project focused on creating tension, textures, alienation and unstable feelings.

Influenced by IDM pioneers like Aphex Twin and Autechre, ^L_ combines elements of industrial electronic, darkwave, coldwave, EBM, acid techno and dark ambient. The sounds range from heavily distorted breakbeats, harsh beats, eerie textures, broken-up electronics and hypnotic. We don’t follow any typical song structure. We enjoy creating long moments of tension, strange arrangements and combining harsh sounds with beautiful. We often take inspiration from horror films, horror books, horror tech and modern culture.

^L_ refers to a command on your keyboard used to clear your terminal. We love the idea of cold tech, systems going wrong and wiping. Combining elements of European Gabber, Hard Techno, Industrial Noise, Cinematic Dark Ambient and Acidic 303 sounds, we create some harsh electronic music. We focus on themes around loneliness, nihilism, entropy and the heavy weight of living.