BY ANGIE MARTIN
Ed and Andy are the first names of enigmatic British duo Plaid. Twenty-five years ago, these lads dropped onto the electronic music scene and have served as grand tastemakers in their genre ever since. Strong, catchy melodies and hooks have defined and redefined a familiar sound, but intermittently adding syncopated rhythms paired with offbeat instrumentation cultivates a sound that is uniquely their own. Over the past two and a half decades, the influential duo has toyed around with significant audio-visuals at their live shows, now inviting guests to bring their own man-made instruments that can potentially be part of the show. One thing for certain is that Ed and Andy remain innovators who continue to move people with their experimental musical visions.