Cauchemar [ko sh(eu) mahr] (French: 'nightmarish') is a composer, producer, mixing engineer & multi-instrumentalist of neo-classical, innovative & experimental electro-orchestral music immersed in dissonant, decadent sonorities and overtly emotional, yearning melodies. 

Possessing a diverse sound-palette, and working in contemporary classical, film and electronic music, Cauchemar's compositions are rich in atmosphere, sensitive to the most expressive harmonic combinations, and filled with asymmetrical phrases, unpredictable forms, and experimental textures.

With a self-studied background in composition for orchestral and chamber ensembles, specifically focusing on 20th century concert techniques such as serialism and atonality, Cauchemar transitioned into electronic music production and engineering his own recordings in 2011 with the advent of the avant-garde/post-industrial group Embrace Our Nature.

Her formed in September 2015 through a desire to create the timeless indie music for an aspiring generation of romantics, who've either been left behind or simply cast adrift. Inspired by the likes of early era Manic Street Preachers, The Smiths and Arcade Fire, the band have been honing an energetic live show laced with intent.

 The band have recently recorded a self-titled EP at Malthouse Studios (Spectres, Oliver Wilde) in Bristol, which was mixed and mastered by Lex Shellard & Joe Duddell (New Order, Daughter, The National).

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