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Artists like 65daysofstatic — and the music that made them

Post-rock · 2001–present
Math-rock meets electronic chaos in cinematic post-rock brilliance
65daysofstatic are a Sheffield-based instrumental band who fuse intricate math-rock with glitchy electronics and soaring post-rock dynamics. They've become masters of cinematic soundscapes, scoring video games like No Man's Sky while maintaining their reputation as one of the UK's most innovative heavy instrumental acts.
Essential tracks
Radio Protector
Retreat! Retreat!
The Fall of Math
Did you know
Their name comes from the John Carpenter film 'Assault on Precinct 13' where the action takes place over 65 days of static
They composed the entire 4-hour procedurally-generated soundtrack for the massive video game No Man's Sky
The band performs with synchronized visuals and often builds custom software to control their electronic elements live
“Glitchy electronics merge with crushing guitars in cinematic post-rock epics.”
2
generations
of influence
If you like 65daysofstatic, try these
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
They share the same sense of apocalyptic grandeur and dynamic build-ups.
1990s · Post-rock
This Will Destroy You
Both craft emotional journeys through layered guitars and atmospheric soundscapes.
2000s · Post-rock
Battles
They blend complex rhythms with electronic manipulation and math rock precision.
2000s · Math rock
Explosions in the Sky
Both create cinematic post-rock with soaring melodies and emotional crescendos.
1990s · Post-rock
Autechre
They share a fascination with glitchy electronic textures and algorithmic composition.
1990s · IDM
Russian Circles
Both combine heavy guitar work with atmospheric passages and dynamic contrasts.
2000s · Post-metal
But where did the sound actually come from?
Influence tree
Trace 65daysofstatic's roots back through history
Every sound has a source. Click any node to hear the connection.
65daysofstatic
2001–present
Aphex Twin
1985–present
cited
Mogwai
1995–present
cited
Squarepusher
1995–present
cited
Slint
1986–1992
sonic
Autechre
1987–present
sonic
Tortoise
1990–present
movement
Talk Talk
1981–1991
sonic
Kraftwerk
1970–present
movement
Can
1968–1979
movement
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What makes the sound
Sonic elements
Glitchy electronic textures and programmed beats
Layered tremolo-picked guitars with heavy distortion
Cinematic build-ups and explosive crescendos
Algorithmic composition and generative music techniques
Start with these tracks
The Fall of Math
We Were Exploding Anyway
Retreat! Retreat!
Wild Light
About this page

Music like 65daysofstatic — 65daysofstatic are a Sheffield-based instrumental band who fuse intricate math-rock with glitchy electronics and soaring post-rock dynamics. They've become masters of cinematic soundscapes, scoring video games like No Man's Sky while maintaining their reputation as one of the UK's most innovative heavy instrumental acts.

Artists like 65daysofstatic today include Godspeed You! Black Emperor, This Will Destroy You, Battles, Explosions in the Sky.