Canadian artist Ian William Craig creates haunting, otherworldly compositions that blend operatic vocals and neo-classical melodies with lo-fi production techniques more common to underground noise and experimental music. Utilizing analog synthesizer drones, piano improvisations, and his own stunning vocals, Craig creates his music from decaying loops played on damaged reel-to-reel tape decks. Evoking faded memories and feelings of loss and heartbreak, his emotionally charged works are utterly unique and inventive. Following several self-released digital recordings, Craig received major critical praise for his 2014 full-length, A Turn of Breath. He expanded his already ambitious sound with 2016's more accessible, lyrical Centres. In addition to his solo works, he worked with vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Missy Donaldson as Minor Pieces, releasing their debut, The Heavy Steps of Dreaming, in 2019. He also collaborated with noted composer Daniel Lentz on the 2020 release In a Word. ~ Paul Simpson