Formed in London in 1983, Art of Noise were pioneering architects of experimental pop and electronic music. Blending avant-garde sound design with accessible melodies, they helped redefine sampling and production in the 1980s. Created by Anne Dudley, Trevor Horn, J. J. Jeczalik, Gary Langan, and Paul Morley, the group fused high-concept art with chart-friendly beats. Renowned for hits like “Close (to the Edit)” and collaborations with artists like Duane Eddy and Tom Jones, Art of Noise remain influential innovators in shaping modern electronic and pop music production.