Inuitsounding

Inuitsounding is a Norwegian music project founded in 2004 by musician Thomas Eriksen. The project is characterized by its use of electronic music production and sound design techniques to create music that is often inspired by Inuit culture and traditional throat singing.

Thomas Eriksen's background in ethnomusicology and anthropology influences the project's focus on exploring and incorporating elements of Inuit music, particularly the haunting and expressive sounds of Inuit throat singing. Inuitsounding's music often features traditional Inuit instruments and vocal techniques, blended with modern electronic production and sound processing.

Inuitsounding's sound is shaped by Eriksen's use of field recordings, tape loops, and other unconventional sounds to create a unique and often disorienting atmosphere. His music has been compared to artists such as William Basinski and Oval, due to its focus on subtle textures and abstract soundscapes.

Inuitsounding has released several albums and EPs on small, independent labels between 2004 and 2010, before Thomas Eriksen moved on to other musical projects. The project's output has been largely limited to physical releases, and it remains an underground and largely under-the-radar presence in the electronic music scene.

Inuitsounding's experimental approach to sound has drawn comparisons to avant-garde and ambient music traditions. While the project's activity has been limited, Inuitsounding's influence can be seen in later artists who have incorporated elements of Inuit culture and traditional throat singing into their music.