Fridge
Fridge was formed in 1995 by school friends Kieran Hebden, Adem Ilhan, and Sam
Jeffers in London, United Kingdom; the trio began as a post‑rock ensemble with
Kieran Hebden on guitar and samples, Adem Ilhan on bass, and Sam Jeffers on
drums. Their first breakthrough came with the Eph album in 1999, which showcased
a rhythm‑heavy sound influenced by krautrock and introduced sampling as a core
element. In 2001, the band released the album Happiness, featuring tracks such
as "Cut Up Piano and Xylophone" and "Five Four Child Voice". The next year they
issued the Paradise EP (1999) and...
