Artist
William S Burroughs / Brion Gysin / Ian Somerville
Experimental pioneers Burroughs, Gysin, and Somerville blended literature and electronic sound in avant-garde industrial music.
About
William S. Burroughs, Brion Gysin, and Ian Somerville were pioneering figures in experimental and electronic music, known for their avant-garde approach blending literary innovation with sonic experimentation. Their 1988 release "Thee Films" on TOPY (Temple Records) represents their engagement with industrial and experimental aesthetics. The trio's work influenced underground electronic and industrial music scenes through their unconventional techniques and conceptual approach to sound and performance.