Icarus are a UK electronic group made up of Ollie Bown and Sam Britton. They have made electronic music since 1997 and are based in London.

Style and activity

Their work sits in drum and bass, electronic, IDM and jungle, with a leftfield approach. They release music on independent labels and are known for a sound that combines complex compositional technique with experimental electronic methods.

Development

In later work, the group moves further towards the experimental side of electronic music. Their interests include the relationship between composers, computers and performance, which shapes both their recording practice and live presentation.