Shpongle is a pioneering electronic music project from the United Kingdom, founded in 1996 by Simon Posford and Raja Ram. Renowned for their genre-defying soundscapes, Shpongle expertly fuses elements of world music, psychedelic trance, ambient, and downtempo to create immersive auditory experiences. Their debut album, "Are You Shpongled?

" released in 1998, immediately set them apart in the burgeoning psychedelic electronica scene with its innovative blend of organic instrumentation and digital wizardry. Over the years, Shpongle has garnered a devoted global following, celebrated for both their meticulously crafted studio albums and their vibrant, visually stunning live performances. The duo’s music is characterized by intricate rhythms, exotic melodies, and a deep sense of exploration, often drawing on samples and influences spanning continents and cultures.

With their continued evolution across albums such as "Tales of the Inexpressible," "Nothing Lasts... But Nothing Is Lost," and subsequent releases, Shpongle remains a cornerstone of the psybient and psychedelic chill-out genres, constantly pushing the boundaries of musical imagination.