Ben Thompson is a San Francisco electronic artist associated with ambient, electronic and Italo-influenced sounds. His release Time Traveler is described as an EP of dense, colourful and highly polished beats built from layered, shimmering textures.

His music sits between dancefloor-oriented electronic music and headphone listening, with a style that draws on the details and sequencing associated with IDM. It is compared with the Kompakt Total compilation series, as well as the work of Gui Boratto, early Aphex Twin and Plaid, suggesting a sound that combines club rhythm with intricate studio construction.

Thompson’s tracks are characterised by saturated, prismatic production and a fluid, flowing approach to rhythm and melody. The record is presented as a strong electronic release from San Francisco, with the emphasis on its sonic design and its ability to work both as a dance record and as a more immersive listening experience.