Oliver Ackermann

Oliver Ackermann is the founder of Death By Audio and the main man behind noise-rock band A Place To Bury Strangers. He splits his time between designing and destroying circuits with DBA, and being on tour performing interactive space-time experiences.

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Oliver Ackermann

The World Is What We Make It, So Make it Something Good

Oliver Ackermann (Death By Audio, A Place to Bury Strangers) shares his mantra for better music, better pedals, and a better life.

State of the Stomp: Give It to Me Straight

When experimenting, keep your endgame in mind.

State of the Stomp: When the Freak Becomes Your Friend

Don’t just embrace chaos—court it! And sonically leave the planet.

State of the Stomp: Some Things About Sound Waves I Think Are Cool

Thinking about sound helps harness its properties. Saddle up!

State of the Stomp: How Much Is Your Art Worth, Dude?

Demystifying the cost of boutique pedals.

State of the Stomp: My Design Un-Basics

A pedal builder explains how what’s under his lid gets into a box’s enclosure.

State of the Stomp: Make Yourself Some Inspiration

Out-of-the-box techniques can put you in the right creative space.

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Oliver Ackermann

Oliver Ackermann (Death By Audio, A Place to Bury Strangers) shares his mantra for better music, better pedals, and a better life.

When experimenting, keep your endgame in mind.

Don’t just embrace chaos—court it! And sonically leave the planet.

Thinking about sound helps harness its properties. Saddle up!

Demystifying the cost of boutique pedals.

A pedal builder explains how what’s under his lid gets into a box’s enclosure.

Out-of-the-box techniques can put you in the right creative space.