Block Information: Masters of Silence

5 different flavours of live electronica from Edinburgh University's Sound Design and Informatics departments.

• The Amazing Rolo

  Funny, funky folk-hop from Yann Seznec, with wild-style Wii Loop throwdowns. He might even rap in French!

  Web: www.theamazingrolo.net

• Kresch

  Free-spirited electronica, emphasising evolutionary growth and multilayered texture by improvising duo Paul Keene (Synth) and Dave Murray-Rust (Laptop).

  Web: www.kresch.org.uk

• Pixelmechanic

  Organic, granular laptop improv from composer and researcher Jules Rawlinson that combines open form with interactive media.

  Web: pixelmechanics.com

• Nick Janaway

  Nick Janaway wrote some songs on a guitar then marinated them in a computer. He's also a great pianist and sings like David Sylvian.

  Web: myspace.com/nickjanaway

• Monosynth Orchestra

  Patchbay action from Korg's MS10, MS20, MS50 and SQ10