Komputer, an electronic music duo from North London, was formed in 1982 by David Baker and Simon Leonard. The pair met at Middlesex University and began DJing together before forming I Start Counting. Their initial singles "Letters to a Friend" and "Still Smiling" were released on Mute Records in 1984. In 1986, they released their debut album My Translucent Hands. After changing their name to Fortran 5, the duo released several albums, including Bad Head Park (1993) and Avocado Suite (1995). In 1990, they changed their name again to Komputer, releasing their self-titled EP in 1996 and subsequent album The World of Tomorrow in 1998. Their third album, Synthetik, showcased a blend of traditional electro sounds and contemporary electronica. Komputer, known for taking samples from diverse sources like ringtones and trash compactors, performed extensively across Europe, notably at the Short Circuit presents Mute festival at London’s Roundhouse.
