Eli Keszler, born in Brookline, Massachusetts, is an American percussionist and
composer. He began learning drums at age eight and composing his own music by
12. In 2008, he released his first EP Clermont and album 1-5. Known for his
complex drumming style and sound installations involving piano wire, Keszler's
work often integrates visual elements such as drawings and screen prints. His
notable albums include Oxtirn (2010), Cold Pin (2011), and Last Signs of Speed
(2016). He has collaborated with artists like Tony Conrad, Jandek, and Oneohtrix
Point Never, and his work has been ...