Artist
The Third State
The Third State is a UK-based experimental artist known for their atmospheric soundscapes and seven unique cassette releases from the early '90s.
About
The Third State thrived in the liminal spaces of early '90s UK experimental sound, releasing seven cassette tapes that resonate with the exploratory spirit of their time. Through a process-driven approach, they sculpted atmospheric soundscapes from tape loops, field recordings, and dissonant textures. Each release, from the self-released Escape the Sanctuary (1998) to the collaborative Victims Of Circumstance (1993) with Obscure Delight, carved a unique auditory path. Their minimalist compositions, meditative yet unsettling, invite listeners into altered states of consciousness. Favoring analog formats, the collective's output on Music & Elsewhere solidified their commitment to a tactile, cassette-based experience. This format preference wasn't a mere aesthetic choice but a deliberate act of sonic evolution — a refusal to sanitize sound, embracing its raw edges instead. Despite their obscure status, The Third State's work remains an interdisciplinary exploration of sound's physicality and ephemeral nature.