Black Merlin

Black Merlin, the moniker of George Thompson, is a UK-born electronic music producer and DJ known for his genre-defying sound and boundary-pushing productions. Emerging from London’s vibrant underground scene, he drew early inspiration from proto-techno, post-punk, and industrial music, infusing his tracks with a raw, hypnotic intensity. Thompson’s early work included collaborations with the disco-influenced duo Spectral Empire, paving the way for his solo explorations as Black Merlin.

Developing a reputation for his immersive, tribal-tinged techno and experimental electronics, his releases on acclaimed labels such as Island of the Gods, Jealous God, Pinkman, and Linneman have garnered international attention. A frequent world traveler, Black Merlin weaves global field recordings and obscure samples into his music, most notably on the critically acclaimed album "Hipnotik Tradisi," which was constructed from material gathered during journeys across Indonesia. These sonic journeys inform not only his deeply atmospheric productions but also his enigmatic and immersive DJ sets, where he fuses dark electronics, ambient, industrial, and leftfield sounds with shamanic intensity.

Renowned for a fiercely independent spirit and a relentless quest for new sonic territories, Black Merlin continues to captivate audiences with projects that blur the lines between dancefloor experimentation, ambient ritual, and sound art.