Artist
The Orb
1,092 releases · 395 collaborators · 184 labels
- Date active
- 1989 – 2026
- Relevance
- Very High, very strong ties with the core dub techno cluster
Bio
Long-running UK electronic group, originally formed by Jimmy Cauty (of The KLF) and Alex Paterson in 1988, that grew out of a love of ambient music and dub, soundscapes and science fiction. Due to the early work in this style, The Orb became pioneers of the early-90's-born "ambient house" genre. The group's lineup has shifted over the years, with Alex being the only consistent member. Notable members include Thrash and Thomas Fehlmann. Though he was never officially a member, Youth (a.k.a. Martin Glover) was instrumental throughout the group's existence, and co-owned the label WAU! Mr. Modo Recordings with Alex (they had known each other since they were young, and Alex was a roadie for the group Killing Joke, in which Youth played bass).
Also known as
The Geep
Members
Thomas Fehlmann
751
Alex Paterson
600
Tim Bran
526
Michael Rendall
486
Martin Glover
468
Andy Falconer
305
Jimmy Cauty
278
Andy Hughes (2)
255
Nick Burton
154
Paul Ferguson (2)
149
Kris Weston
133
Fil Le Gonidec
113
Nina Walsh
105
John Roome
68
Simon Phillips (2)
46
Lewis Keogh
32
Eric Walker (5)
4
Keith York
The Orb (Artist)
Label
Relevance
Releases
Active
- Releases: 70 Relevance: very high Active: 2002 – 2025
- Releases: 58 Relevance: very high Active: 1989 – 2016
- Releases: 50 Relevance: very high Active: 1993 – 2018
- Releases: 31 Relevance: very high Active: 2004 – 2015
- Releases: 23 Relevance: very high Active: 2007 – 2023
- Releases: 9 Relevance: very high Active: 2001 – 2002
- Releases: 9 Relevance: very high Active: 2011 – 2018
- Releases: 7 Relevance: very high Active: 2012 – 2016
- Releases: 5 Relevance: very high Active: 2003 – 2006
- Releases: 5 Relevance: very high Active: 2012
- Releases: 4 Relevance: very high Active: 2010
- Releases: 3 Relevance: very high Active: 2011 – 2012
- Releases: 3 Relevance: very high Active: 2007 – 2008
- Releases: 2 Relevance: very high Active: 2022
- Releases: 2 Relevance: very high Active: 1994
- Releases: 2 Relevance: very high Active: 2015
- Releases: 2 Relevance: very high Active: 2012
- Releases: 2 Relevance: very high Active: 1999
- Releases: 2 Relevance: very high Active:
- Releases: 2 Relevance: very high Active: 2015 – 2017
- Releases: 2 Relevance: very high Active: 2009 – 2017
- Releases: 2 Relevance: very high Active: 1993
- Releases: 2 Relevance: very high Active: 2017
- Releases: 2 Relevance: very high Active: 2008 – 2020
- Releases: 1 Relevance: very high Active: 2013
- Releases: 1 Relevance: very high Active: 2007
- Releases: 1 Relevance: very high Active: 1999
- Releases: 1 Relevance: very high Active: 2020
- Releases: 1 Relevance: very high Active: 2008
- Releases: 1 Relevance: very high Active: 2022
- Releases: 1 Relevance: very high Active: 2010
- Releases: 1 Relevance: very high Active: 2009
- Releases: 3 Relevance: high Active: 2003
- Releases: 1 Relevance: high Active: 1994
- Releases: 1 Relevance: high Active: 1993
- Releases: 1 Relevance: high Active: 2010
- Releases: 1 Relevance: high Active: 2012
- Releases: 1 Relevance: high Active: 2001
- Releases: 25 Relevance: medium Active: 1993 – 1994
- Releases: 8 Relevance: medium Active: 1996 – 2002