Boards of Canada
Scottish duo of brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin, known for the 1998 album Music Has the Right to Children.
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Boards of Canada: quick facts
Sourced, updated Oct 2026- Members
- Mike Sandison (Michael Peter Sandison) and Marcus Eoin (Marcus Eoin Sandison)
- Nationality
- Scottish
- Genres
- Idm, Ambient, Downtempo, Electronica
- Labels
- Warp, Skam, Music70 (founder)
- Active since
- 1986
Essential tracks
- Roygbiv1998
- Peacock Tail2005
- Naraka2026
- Prophecy At 1420 MHz2026
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Boards of Canada
Where are Boards of Canada from?
Boards of Canada are from Scottish.
Who are the members of Boards of Canada?
Boards of Canada are Mike Sandison (Michael Peter Sandison) and Marcus Eoin (Marcus Eoin Sandison).
What kind of music does Boards of Canada play?
Boards of Canada play idm, ambient, downtempo and electronica.
Does Boards of Canada have a record label?
Yes. Boards of Canada founded Music70.
What are Boards of Canada's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Roygbiv" (1998), "Peacock Tail" (2005) and "Naraka" (2026).
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