Matthew Herbert, known professionally as Herbert, is a British electronic musician celebrated for his innovative use of everyday sounds to craft compelling electronic compositions. Since the mid-1990s, he has released numerous albums under various aliases, including Doctor Rockit and Wishmountain, blending genres like microhouse, jazz, and downtempo. Herbert's work often incorporates political themes and unique sampling techniques, as exemplified in his 2001 project "The Mechanics of Destruction," which utilized sounds from McDonald's and The Gap merchandise to protest corporate globalism. His 2006 album "Scale" received critical acclaim, reaching number 20 on Billboard's electronic music album chart. In 2023, Herbert was honored with the Ivor Novello Award for Innovation, recognizing his outstanding contribution to music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Herbert?utm_source=openai)) Momoko Gill is a self-taught drummer, producer, songwriter, and vocalist based in London. Growing up between Japan, the US, and the UK, she has developed an eclectic and boundary-pushing musical style that spans alternative jazz, soul, hip-hop, and improvisation. Gill has collaborated and toured extensively with notable artists like Tirzah, Alabaster DePlume, Coby Sey, and Nadeem Din-Gabisi, with whom she formed the duo An Alien Called Harmony. In 2025, she partnered with Matthew Herbert to release the album "Clay," characterized by its experimental electronics and irregular rhythms. Gill's diverse skills and collaborations have established her as a distinctive presence in the contemporary UK music scene. ([recentmusic.com](https://recentmusic.com/artist/1j3dtntfKtyjvsyr7TpzoF/?utm_source=openai))