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Artists like Burial — and the music that made them

Dubstep · 2006-present
Mysterious dubstep pioneer who transformed UK electronic music forever
Burial is the anonymous London producer who revolutionized dubstep with haunting, atmospheric soundscapes built from vinyl crackle, chopped-up vocal samples, and ghostly two-step rhythms. His deeply emotional approach to electronic music, particularly on landmark albums 'Burial' and 'Untrue', helped elevate dubstep from underground dance floors to critical acclaim and influenced countless producers worldwide.
Essential tracks
Archangel
Near Dark
Ghost Hardware
Did you know
His identity remained secret for years until revealed as William Bevan in 2008
He creates music using basic software SoundForge, not professional studio equipment
His album 'Untrue' was inspired by UK garage pirate radio and rainy London nights
“Ghostly dubstep atmospheres built from vinyl crackle and urban melancholy.”
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Trace Burial's roots back through history
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Burial
2006-present
Kode9
2003-present
cited
Digital Mystikz
2001-2010
cited
Shackleton
2005-present
sonic
UK Garage Scene
1990s-2000s
movement
Basic Channel
1993-1995
sonic
Photek
1995-2000
sonic
Dub/King Tubby
1970s
movement
Aphex Twin
1991-present
sonic
Wu-Tang Clan
1992-present
cited
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What makes the sound
Sonic elements
Vinyl crackle and surface noise
Pitched-down vocal samples
Syncopated UK garage rhythms
Reverb-drenched atmospheres
Start with these tracks
Archangel
Near Dark
Ghost Hardware
Untrue
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Music like Burial — Burial is the anonymous London producer who revolutionized dubstep with haunting, atmospheric soundscapes built from vinyl crackle, chopped-up vocal samples, and ghostly two-step rhythms. His deeply emotional approach to electronic music, particularly on landmark albums 'Burial' and 'Untrue', helped elevate dubstep from underground dance floors to critical acclaim and influenced countless producers worldwide.

Artists like Burial today include Actress, Andy Stott, Zomby, Forest Drive West. If you enjoy Burial, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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