Scottish composer and sound artist Drew McDowall crafts deeply experimental electronic music that bridges industrial, ambient, and contemporary classical territories. Best known for his pivotal work with the legendary industrial collective Coil throughout the 1990s, McDowall contributed substantially to the group's most revered and influential recordings, helping define the sonic language of avant-garde electronic music during that era.
Currently based in Brooklyn, McDowall maintains an active solo practice while collaborating with leading figures in experimental and electronic music, including Kali Malone, Caterina Barbieri, Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, and Puce Mary. His work is characterized by intricate sound design, modular synthesis, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what electronic composition can express, establishing him as a vital voice in contemporary experimental music.
