Joshua Convey, Stephen Fiehn, and Steven Hess (On, Pan American, Haptic) have been actively writing and performing as Fessenden since 2004. This Chicago/New York-based electro-acoustic trio creates distinct, atmospheric and progressive sound collages, at times weaving quietly subtle textures against harsh moments of volume, or low hums and buzzes against crisp percussion, while drones interplay with staccato chords. Each performance by this trio displays a delicate balance of acoustic and electronic sounds. Fessenden's approach to recording and releasing sound varies, yet consistently reflects the subtle movement within sessions.

Fessenden recently collaborated with UK drone artist Keith Berry to create Bleu:resultat (Chat Blanc) a 111 numbered, limited 3-inch. Both Capture/Create (Entr'acte Records), comprised of two improvised pieces, and Preview EP (Stasisfield), comprised of three tracks from a series of improvisations, were recorded direct to minidisk, documenting the space and tension of their live performances. Vital Weekly referred to Inside the Ice Factory (Utech Records) as "contemplative music that combines the best of improvised music, real instruments and yet manages to sound so micro-sound."

Fessenden's forthcoming release on Other Electricities represents their first release of studio-recorded material. An exercise in restraint, in which hypnotic and atmospheric palettes create a vague sense of foreboding, this release engages the acute listener with new concepts of structure and texture.