Dec 07, 2011 By Laura Studarus

Recently, it was announced that Elbow will be composing the 2012 Olympic theme song. Today, word came that Underworld has been named music directors of the Olympic Opening Ceremony. How’s that for odd bedfellows? More

Dec 14, 2010 By Lily Moayeri

Underworld is a fluid entity. At its core are Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, but revolving around the two is a number of influences, and emanating from the duo are countless products. From Darren Emerson and Darren Price, to Brian Eno and Danny Boyle, Underworld’s staple ingredients of fluttering synth lines, mind-melting loops, and stream of consciousness lyrics have been treated, molded, and decorated. Whether it has been defining the filmTrainspotting, or enhancing Eno’s Pure Scenius Project, or being re-imagined in the group’s download-only Riverrun series, Underworld has maintained a niche for itself at the forefront of progressive dance music. They’ve even just remixed David Lynch. More

Mar 23, 2012 By Lily Moayeri

One of two Underworld retrospectives, A Collection features one disc of jukebox-friendly versions of familiar tracks. 

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