14 Corners

14 Corners formed in Manchester in the late 1990s around singer-songwriter David Tibet, who had been in Current 93, and multi-instrumentalist Steven Stapleton from Nurse with Wound. Their sound was a mix of dark folk, industrial noise, and psychedelic drone that didn't fit easily into mainstream categories. They released their self-titled debut album in 1998, which included tracks like 'Old Bitch, New Rock' and 'The Party That Sucked.'

Over the next few years, they put out albums like 'Holy Grotto' in 2000 and 'The King of Whisky' in 2004. The band worked as a loose collective, with people like John Balance from Coil, Rose McDowall, and Andrew Liles coming in to contribute vocals or instrumentation at different times. Their lyrics often drew on occult and esoteric themes, which sometimes led to criticism.

14 Corners developed a cult following among listeners interested in experimental music, but they stayed largely outside commercial channels. Their recordings have a disorienting, atmospheric quality that can feel both hypnotic and unsettling. They haven't been especially prolific or visible in recent years, but their early albums still circulate in underground circles.