Emeralds, an American electronic music trio from Cleveland, Ohio, formed in 2006, comprises John Elliott, Steve Hauschildt, and Mark McGuire. Their innovative sound blends ambient, minimal, and Kosmische influences, earning critical acclaim. Their 2010 album, "Does It Look Like I'm Here?", released on Editions Mego, received the Best New Album designation from Pitchfork Media and was named Album of the Year by Drowned in Sound. After disbanding in 2013, the group reunited in 2022, performing at Primavera Sound festivals in Barcelona and Madrid. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emeralds_%28band%29?utm_source=openai))