Travis Stewart, known professionally as Machinedrum, is an American electronic music producer and composer celebrated for his innovative fusion of genres such as IDM, footwork, jungle, and glitch-hop. Born on March 4, 1982, in Eden, North Carolina, Stewart's musical journey began early, influenced by a family rich in musical tradition. His debut album, "Now You Know" (2001), garnered critical acclaim, with Pitchfork describing it as the "standard to which the next wave of imitators aspires." ([planet.mu](https://planet.mu/artists/machinedrum/?utm_source=openai)) Over the years, Machinedrum has released multiple albums on esteemed labels like Ninja Tune and Planet Mu, including the conceptually driven "Vapor City" (2013) and the introspective "Human Energy" (2016). His collaborative projects, such as Sepalcure with Praveen Sharma and JETS with Jimmy Edgar, further showcase his versatility. Beyond his solo work, Stewart has produced for artists like Azealia Banks and Theophilus London and has ventured into film scoring, contributing to the German crime drama "Das Geheimnis Des Totenwaldes" (2020). ([ninjatuneproductionmusic.com](https://ninjatuneproductionmusic.com/artists/machinedrum?utm_source=openai)) Residing in Los Angeles, Machinedrum continues to push the boundaries of electronic music, blending past influences with contemporary sounds to create a unique auditory experience.