The National Film Board of Canada

Only a few artists who rely greatly on electronics for their sound, and insist on creating solely instrumental records have an impact on me. I had tried for years to really enjoy and love instrumental bands such as Explosions in the Sky and God Is An Astronaut, however I never found myself able to listen to more than a few tracks consecutively. When I stumbled upon Boards of Canada's Last.fm page last fall, I was not sure how much I would enjoy this instrumental/electronic band.

What I found were beautifully created tunes, with layers and layers of guitar and synths, featuring plenty of filters, delay and reverb. Other than The Album Leaf, Boards of Canada is one of the only instrumental bands I've really enjoyed. I would highly recommend checking out their records, especially Music Has The Right To Children and The Campfire Headphase.

Along with their great records, Boards of Canada uses some of their creativity to compose amazing music videos that are especially enjoyable while under the influence. Check out the videos below to hear Dayvan Cowboy and Everything You Do Is A Balloon. You can hear more Boards Of Canada here.