About Blackout Signal

Blackout Signal is the dark electronic music project of Martin Buchanan, a Leicester-based producer creating music built around drum and bass, cinematic tension, heavy bass, distorted atmosphere and emotional pressure.

The sound sits between underground electronic music and film-score intensity. It draws on themes of control, collapse, resistance, survival and release, creating tracks that feel urgent, dark and cinematic.

Behind Blackout Signal is a wider journey of music, technology and community. Martin’s background in digital audio, youth work and creative development shapes the project’s identity. The music is not just about sound. It is about energy, atmosphere and the feeling that something is breaking through the noise.

This is signal through the blackout.

In a nutshell: Blackout Signal is the dark electronic music project of Martin Buchanan, a Leicester-based producer creating drum and bass, cinematic electronic music and dystopian soundscapes.

Artist Statement

Blackout Signal is built around pressure, resistance and release. It turns darkness into movement, using drum and bass, cinematic sound design and distorted atmosphere to cut through noise, control and uncertainty.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Blackout Signal is the dark electronic music project of Martin Buchanan. The sound blends drum and bass, cinematic electronics, heavy bass, atmospheric tension and underground energy.

  • Blackout Signal was created by Martin Buchanan, a Leicester-based music producer and digital audio creator.

  • Blackout Signal sits between dark drum and bass, cinematic electronic music, cyberpunk-inspired sound design and underground club energy. The tracks are built to feel intense, visual and emotionally charged.

  • Blackout Signal is inspired by themes of pressure, control, collapse, resistance and survival. The music explores the feeling of trying to cut through noise, darkness and uncertainty.

  • You can listen to Blackout Signal on SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/mbuchanan1974.

  • For music, collaboration or creative enquiries, contact Martin Buchanan at mbuchanan1974@gmail.com

  • There are currently no confirmed live performances for Blackout Signal, but future events and updates will be shared through the website and social channels.

  • Blackout Signal merchandise is not currently available.