A compelling force in modern experimental music, Icky Reels represents the evolved artistry of Ay Fast, a longtime underground producer, composer, and visual artist celebrated for crafting thrilling, genre-bending electronic soundscapes over the last decade. Emerging from Cleveland’s noise scene and honing his craft through early DIY electronics and solo releases, his work caught the attention of Schematic Music Company. Now based in Western New York, Icky Reels has garnered critical acclaim, including The Wire’s praise as “sharp and slick,” for his unpredictable fusion of experimental hip-hop, IDM, noise, and ambient futurism, solidifying his reputation as an innovative and captivating voice.