Flume (musician)

Flume (musician)
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Name	Flume
Caption	Flume performing in 2013
Birth name	Harley Edward Streten
Birth date	19 November 1991
Birth place	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Years active	2011–present
Label	Future Classic
Associated acts	Chet Faker, Lorde, Vince Staples

Flume (musician) is the stage name of Harley Edward Streten, an Australian electronic music producer and DJ noted for pioneering contemporary future bass and experimental electronic music production. He gained prominence with his self-titled debut album and has collaborated with a range of artists across pop music, hip hop, and indie rock, earning international awards and chart success. His work intersects scenes associated with Future Classic (record label), Lollapalooza, and major streaming platforms, influencing producers in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Early life and education

Streten was born in Sydney and raised in the suburb of North Bondi, attending Waverley College and later studying at the Australian Music Institute; his early formation included exposure to Triple J broadcasts, local venues such as Oxford Art Factory, and the Sydney underground scenes connected to Future Classic (record label), Ninja Tune, and Modular Recordings. He learned production techniques using software associated with Ableton Live, drawing inspiration from artists played on BBC Radio 1, Rinse FM, and SWR3; his formative influences included records by Aphex Twin, Burial, J Dilla, James Blake, and Flying Lotus.

Career

Streten released his breakthrough single through Future Classic (record label), spawning his 2012 debut album that charted on the ARIA Albums Chart and attracted attention from outlets such as Pitchfork, NME, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian. He supported tours by acts linked to Coachella, Glastonbury Festival, and SXSW, and performed at venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Sydney Opera House, and Madison Square Garden; his festival appearances included Splendour in the Grass and Creamfields. Subsequent albums and festival circuits involved collaborations and remixes for artists associated with XL Recordings, Interscope Records, Island Records, and Warp Records.

Musical style and influences

His production blends elements from scenes tied to future bass, ambient music, trip hop, and hip hop, incorporating techniques popularized by producers at Brainfeeder and labels such as Hyperdub; he uses synths and samplers common to setups favored by artists on Ghostly International and Warp Records. Influences cited include musicians affiliated with XL Recordings and Rough Trade Records like Radiohead, as well as beatmakers connected to Stones Throw Records and Ninja Tune such as J Dilla and Madlib; he has discussed admiration for vocalists who worked with XL Recordings and Domino Recording Company.

Discography

His major releases span albums and EPs released on Future Classic (record label), with singles that entered charts monitored by ARIA Charts, Billboard 200, and the UK Singles Chart. Notable studio albums received coverage from Pitchfork, The Guardian, NME, and Rolling Stone and achieved placements on playlists curated by services associated with Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. He has issued remixes and DJ mixes for compilations hosted by platforms linked to BBC Radio 1, Annie Mac, and Diplo and Friends.

Collaborations and productions

Streten has collaborated with artists and labels associated with Chet Faker, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Kanye West, Vince Staples, Kucka, and performers on Mom + Pop Music and RCA Records; he has produced tracks involving vocalists represented by Capitol Records and Columbia Records. His remix work includes reworks of tracks by artists connected to Atlantic Records, Virgin Records, and Big Beat Records, and he has contributed production for artists appearing on stages at Glastonbury Festival and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Awards and recognition

He has received accolades from institutions linked to ARIA Music Awards, Grammy Awards, BRIT Awards-adjacent coverage, and critical honors in publications such as Pitchfork, NME, and Rolling Stone. Recognition includes trophies and nominations tracked by organizations like the Australian Recording Industry Association and awards ceremonies associated with MTV, Triple J Hottest 100, and industry bodies linked to APRA AMCOS.

Personal life and public image

Streten is based between Sydney and international tour hubs including Los Angeles and London, and his public image has been profiled by outlets such as GQ, Vogue, The Guardian, and Rolling Stone. He has engaged in charitable or public-awareness efforts alongside organizations connected to Save the Children and has been involved in discussions about digital rights and touring logistics highlighted by platforms like Resident Advisor and Billboard. His aesthetic and brand intersect with designers and media associated with Hypebeast and Highsnobiety.

Category:Australian electronic musicians Category:Living people Category:1991 births