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Bill Laswell stands as a cornerstone of New York's downtown avant-garde scene, a044d0a0 co-founder of Material with Michael Beinhorn, and a relentless innovator who blends jazz, dub, ambient, world music, and hip-hop. From improvised collaborations to studio experiments, Laswell has shaped a vast landscape of sound across decades. This artist page highlights his biography, discography, and upcoming tour activity, providing a useful guide for fans and newcomers alike who want to understand his influence and secure seats for his performances.

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Laswell's work spans solo releases, high-profile collaborations, and prolific contributions to labels like Tzadik, ROIR, Innerhythmic, and MOD Technologies. While 2025 has featured collaborative ambient performances rather than a formal solo tour, fans can expect intimate, multi-artist events and opportunities to hear his iconic bass and production techniques live. Keep an eye on local venues for special appearances and ambient showcases with fellow pioneering artists like Laraaji. For updates, follow his official channels and venue listings through Gold Coast Tickets for reliable, no-pressure ticket options.

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Quick Facts About Bill Laswell

  • Co-founded Material with Michael Beinhorn; a central figure in New York's downtown avant‑garde scene from the late 1970s.
  • Known for the concept of ‘collision music,’ blending disparate genres (jazz, dub, ambient, world music, hip‑hop, and more) through improvised and studio‑based collaborations.
  • Notable solo albums include Túwaqachi (The Fourth World) (2012) and Means of Deliverance (2012); these are his latest solo studio releases.
  • Major collaboration history includes work with Herbie Hancock (Rockit, Sound-System) and Jah Wobble; many projects appear on Tzadik, ROIR, Innerhythmic, and MOD Technologies catalogs.
  • 2025 live activity has been limited to collaborative performances (e.g., Bill Laswell with Laraaji in ambient-event settings) rather than a formal solo tour.

The records

Bill Laswell Discography

  • Túwaqachi (The Fourth World)
    2012 · M.O.D. Technologies (MOD0011)
  • Means of Deliverance
    2012 · Innerhythmic (INR 024)
  • Invisible Design II
    2009 · Tzadik (TZ 8062)
  • Version 2 Version: A Dub Transmission
    2004 · ROIR
  • Points of Order
    2001 · Innerhythmic
  • Filmtracks 2000
    2001 · Tzadik
  • Lo. Def Pressure
    2000 · Quatermass / Sub Rosa
  • Dub Chamber 3
    2000 · ROIR
  • Imaginary Cuba
    1999 · Wicklow
  • Permutation
    1999 · ION
  • Invisible Design
    1999 · Tzadik
  • Oscillations 2
    1998 · Sub Rosa
  • City of Light
    1997 · Sub Rosa
  • Oscillations
    1996 · Sub Rosa
  • Silent Recoil: Dub System One
    1995 · Low

The hits

Top Bill Laswell Songs

  • Work Song
    1984 · N/A
  • Moody's Mood for Love
    1998 · N/A
  • Photo Op Before a Long Hard Fuck
    2003 · N/A
  • Todd Bridges on Lockdown/Summary Execution
    2005 · N/A

Laswell's work spans solo releases, high-profile collaborations, and prolific contributions to labels like Tzadik, ROIR, Innerhythmic, and MOD Technologies. While 2025 has featured collaborative ambient performances rather than a formal solo tour, fans can expect intimate, multi-artist events and opportunities to hear his iconic bass and production techniques live. Keep an eye on local venues for special appearances and ambient showcases with fellow pioneering artists like Laraaji. For updates, follow his official channels and venue listings through Gold Coast Tickets for reliable, no-pressure ticket options.

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