Named after Greater London's own circular autobahn, the M25, central to the early Rave scene and party network in the South East of England during the halcyon 'daze' of Acid House, Orbital is made up of brothers Phil (born 09 Jan 64) and Paul Hartnoll (born 19 May 68).From their beginnings producing simple but infectious top 20 Pop-Dance tunes, to their more recent albums, film & TV scores and beyond, Orbital has crafted some of the most innovative yet accessible electronic music. One of their greatest achievements is their longevity, which is firmly based on a sound that is recognizably their own, coupled with a will to proceed at their own pace and on their own terms with little regard to the industry machinations that surround them or the musical fads and trends that come and go.Originally from Sevenoaks (a suburban 'commuter reservation' somewhere in deepest Kent) the Hartnolls grew up listening to second generation punk (Crass, Dead Kennedys, Crucifix...), mutant-electro...