Proem, otherwise known as Richard Bailey, has been releasing music since 1999 on labels like Merck, n5MD, and Hydrant. He started experimenting with electronic devices at the age of 19, using three thrift store turntables, some tape decks, a few garage sale Casio SK-5s, and some circuit bent bargain bin keyboards. He has released albums, EPs and remixes on labels across the IDM scene and is regarded as one of the early members of the strong US based IDM scene that started around 2000. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.