Bassic is the electronic project of Martin Lindhe, a Swedish artist from Borås, Sweden, born in 1971. He works in electronica, with the provided tags also placing his music in ambient, chillout and downtempo territory.

Career

Lindhe first uploads his tracks to MP3.com in the 1990s, initially using the site as a storage solution while he moves from Sweden to the United States. The music then attracts attention from listeners interested in electronica, and he builds a large following on the platform. His tracks go on to be downloaded more than 7 million times, and he is the most popular artist on mp3.com for long periods.

Distribution and release history

After MP3.com is taken over by major record labels, Bassic signs with DMI in 2004 and distributes music through online stores including iTunes and MSN Music. He is mainly known for releasing music online rather than through a conventional label route.

Background and influences

Bassic is the great-grandchild of the Swedish composer Wilhelm Stenhammar. Lindhe names Mike Oldfield and Vangelis among his main influences.