Underworld

Underworld is a British electronic music group formed in 1979, led by Karl Hyde and Rick Smith. They combine propulsive techno and house rhythms with ambient and experimental textures, often constructing long, evolving tracks that feature Hyde's spoken or stream-of-consciousness vocal delivery. Their work and live performances emphasize extended grooves, layered production, and improvisation, and they have been associated with the development of British electronic and club music from the late 1980s onward.