Rhizome

Rhizome is the second recorded collaboration by two of the best-known figures in contemporary experimental electronic music. Both active since the 1970s, Merzbow and Richard Pinhas are two of the most uncompromising artists on the international rock scene, having remained true to their personal artistic visions and constantly innovative throughout their careers. Merzbow is widely recognized as "...the most important artist in noise music" [All Music Guide]. Richard Pinhas is one of France's major experimental musicians; he is a key figure in the international development in electronic music. They met for the first time in a Tokyo studio in 2007 when they worked together to create Keio Line. They both enjoyed the experience enough that they have continued to regularly collaborate, despite the 6,000 miles that separate them.