English electronic musician Tom Jenkinson, better known by his stage name Squarepusher, has made important contributions to the experimental and breakbeat music scenes. He has a profound awareness of how music can influence emotional landscapes, as evidenced by his statement that music should be made to create atmospheres rather than to enhance ones that already exist.

Imagine entering a room where a party is already in progress, complete with boisterous laughter and dancing. There is a lot of energy and excitement in the air. Now consider giving that scene a soundtrack. This is similar to the concept of enhancing an already-existing atmosphere. But Jenkinson takes a different tack. Like painting a blank canvas or writing a story where every detail is still up in the air, he wants to create something from the ground up.

Squarepusher aims to arouse particular feelings and emotions in his audience by creating atmospheres with his music that might not have been present prior to the music starting. This could entail using calming melodies to create an atmosphere of reflection and introspection or using intricate, layered sounds to create one that is full of wonder and curiosity.

Because of his distinct approach, Jenkinson has experimented with a variety of styles, ranging from compositions with jazz influences to more abstract electronic sounds. By pushing the limits of traditional music-making, his work frequently invites listeners to use sound to explore new emotional horizons.