Autechre

5 Foundational Artists and Albums for Understanding Intelligent Dance Music (IDM)

Intelligent Dance Music (IDM) evolved electronic music beyond the dancefloor with intricate sound design and complex rhythms, emerging in the early 1990s. This article explores five foundational artists—Aphex Twin, Autechre, Boards of Canada, Squarepusher, and Amon Tobin—and their seminal works that defined the genre.