LANKS is the solo project of Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist Will Cuming, emerging from the vibrant Australian electronic scene of the mid-2010s. Cuming's sound identity is built on a sophisticated intersection of folk-inspired narrative songwriting and minimalist electronic production.
His work is characterized by a high degree of technical proficiency, often performing and recording almost all elements himself, including flute, guitar, and various synthesizers. Culturally, he sits alongside Australian contemporaries like Mansionair and Kllo, contributing to a specific 'Aussie Electronica' sound that prioritizes atmosphere and emotional vulnerability over club-ready aggression. His career arc shows a steady evolution from the stripped-back, sample-heavy textures of his early EPs to the more expansive, cinematic arrangements found on full-length projects like 'twentyseven'. Critical consensus highlights his ability to use silence and 'dead space' as effectively as melody, drawing frequent comparisons to the textural work of Jamie xx and the vocal experimentation of Bon Iver.
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