Holly Herndon

About

Composer and musician most well known for her use of computer programming to craft her popular albums like Movement and Platform. She was also gifted the Elizabeth Mills Crothers award for Best Composer in 2010 for her vocal-generated piece 195.

Before Fame

She began studying electronic music at Mills College and went on to earn her master's degree in electronic music and recording media.

Trivia

In 2012, she enrolled at Stanford University to pursue her doctorate in composition.

Family Life

She grew up in Tennessee but moved to Berlin as a teenager where she began to immerse herself into the dance and techno scene.

Associated With

Both she and Nicolas Jaar gained fame and acclaim as established electronic composers.