British electronica outfit also known as "The Black Dog", "Black Dog Productions", "Balil", "Xeper", and "Plaid".

At the time of their debut full-length release "Bytes" Black Dog was a trio: Ken Downie, Ed Handley and Andy Turner. Their music was compared to that of fellow Warp Records bands Aphex Twin and Autechre and accordingly the dog was tagged with the (imo) meaningless label "Intelligent Dance Music".

In 1995, after a couple of semi-successful releases (mainly EPs), the band split up with Handley and Turner continuing to record under the Plaid label, leaving Downie as the sole Black Dog.

"Bytes" remains my favorite album for train rides or walks through busy city streets.

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