William Basinski with Maria Bc and Tyondai Braxton

Maria BC is an American ambient musician and singer from Ohio, based in Oakland, California. Known for a classically trained mezzo-soprano voice and melancholic, atmospheric soundscapes, their music blends experimental indie, folk, and shoegaze. Notable albums include *Hyaline*, *Spike Field*, and *Marathon*. Maria BC has collaborated with Rachika Nayar and garnered praise from Pitchfork and Stereogum.

William Basinski, born in Houston, is an experimental composer renowned for his haunting tape loops, notably in The Disintegration Loops. With deep emotional resonance, his work includes Lamentations and collaborations like Sparkle Division with Preston Wendel and . . . on reflection with Janek Schaefer. His evocative soundscapes memorialize events like 9/11, with notable performances at venues like NYC's Met Museum. Influenced by John Cage and Steve Reich, Basinski's distinct style employs drones, tones, and textures that blend classical with avant-garde influences.