The Avalanches

The Avalanches are an Australian electronic music group formed in 1997, known for sample-based, collage-style productions that assemble fragments of disco, hip-hop, pop and psychedelic music into densely layered, cinematic soundscapes. Their approach emphasizes cut-and-paste assembly of found sounds and samples, creating a stitched-together aesthetic, and the band is noted for long gaps between releases and for influencing other producers working with extensive sampling.