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Dubstep/tearout producer born and raised in south Florida currently living in Atlanta Georgia

Nicki Ley, known by her stage name Monster Hospital, is a 39-year-old electronic music producer from East Haddam, Connecticut, a town famous for the Goodspeed Opera House, and I-Park Foundation – the international artists-in-residence program. She grew up surrounded by a blend of small-town charm and artistic influence. Her musical journey began in her teens as the drummer for The Entropy Within, a local rock band that gained traction in New England’s indie scene with its raw, post-punk energy. By 2012, with her deepening fascination for electronic music, Nicki stumbled upon the work of French DJ and producer Wax Tailor, whose genre-blending approach to hip-hop and electronica (trip-hop) sparked a creative awakening. By 2020, she was releasing singles that showcased her knack for blending haunting melodies with jagged, industrial rhythms.

In April 2024, Nicki released her debut album, xXxXx, a 10-track project that crystallized her experimental vision. The album, self-produced and released independently, was a kaleidoscope of glitchy beats, warped vocal samples, and pulsating basslines, earning praise from niche music blogs for its bold unpredictability. Tracks like “X Imaginarium” and “Fourth Millennium” became fan favorites, blending IDM’s intellectual edge with an accessible, danceable energy. Just over a year later, on June 28, 2025, Nicki followed up with her sophomore album, Run-of-the-Mill. This release leans into more introspective territory, reflecting her evolving perspective on the monotony and chaos of modern life. Critics note its sharper production and thematic depth, with songs like “Mercy for Ire” exploring the tension between creativity and societal expectations. Unlike her debut xXxXx, which leaned heavily on atmospheric textures, Run-of-the-Mill is unapologetically aggressive, with driving rhythms and distorted synths that demand attention. The album’s lyrical features, a new addition to her work, add a human edge to her glitchy soundscapes, with guest vocalists and Nicki’s own processed vocals delivering lines that cut through the chaos with poetic precision. Tracks like “Game Plan” and “Mercy for Ire” showcase her ability to balance cerebral production with visceral emotional weight, making the album a standout in the underground electronic scene. As Monster Hospital, Nicki has crafted an album that not only pushes her sound forward but also cements her as a fearless voice in experimental music.

New tracks tagged #IDM/Electronic