Led er est was formed in early 2007 by Samuel
kKlovenhoof and Shawn NoEQ. Drawing from
the dire textures of first-wave industrial music,
the craftsmanship and ambience of postpunk and
coldwave, and the primal kineticism of old school
house and techno, the project was initially more
of an outlet for song fragments and delirious baubles.
As their sound took a more structured turn towards
the end of 2007, Owen Stokes was recruited.
Led er est strives towards that which is otherworldy
and alien(ating), but also immediate and infectious.
Their live performance is raw and unhinged, at times
leaning towards the improvisatory, but ultimately
rooted in traditional songcraft.