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Loscil

Ambient/Electronic·Music·indie·Canada
44
QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
LISTENERS
119
YT SUBS
9K
CHAMPIONS
0

Loscil is the electronic/ambient music project of Canadian composer Scott Morgan from Vancouver, British Columbia, launched in 1998. Over more than two decades, Morgan has built an extensive catalogue of atmospheric ambient music, with releases on Ghostly International and consistent critical acclaim for his thoughtful, textural approach to electronic composition.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • Festival bookings including MUTEK Montréal
  • Label deal with respected electronic label Ghostly International
  • Over two decades of consistent releases since 1998
  • Critical acclaim from Pitchfork, NME, and Ableton
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Loscil underrated?

Loscil has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 44 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including festival bookings including mutek montréal.

Q:What genre is Loscil?

Loscil works in Ambient/Electronic originating from Canada (British Columbia). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Loscil has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Ambient scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Loscil have?

Loscil has approximately 119 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 9K YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Loscil?

Fans of Loscil often also enjoy William Basinski, Grouper, Fennesz, Stars of the Lid, Tim Hecker. These artists share common ground in the Ambient space and/or the Canada music scene. If you appreciate Loscil's approach to ambient/electronic, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Loscil more famous?

With a Gap Score of 44/100, Loscil's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 119 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.