LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

Look Mum No Computer is the alias of Sam Battle, a British composer and technician who has carved a unique niche at the intersection of YouTube maker culture and avant-garde electronic pop. His sound identity is defined by the use of self-built modular synthesizers and repurposed vintage technology, most famously the 'Furby Organ' and 'Game Boy Mega Machine.'

Unlike many electronic artists who rely on software, Battle's work is rooted in voltage-controlled oscillators and physical circuitry, resulting in a gritty, unstable, and harmonically rich sonic profile. His career arc shifted from traditional band structures (Zibra) to a solo polymath role, gaining massive visibility through his documentation of the building process. Culturally, he represents a modern 'maker' ethos, blending technical education with high-energy performance. His critical standing is bolstered by his technical legitimacy, having founded 'This Museum Is Not Obsolete.' His music often explores themes of procrastination, technological obsolescence, and existential anxiety, delivered with an urgent, almost manic vocal style that mirrors the frantic pace of his modular sequences.