In The Nursery is an English electronic music duo formed in 1981 by twin brothers Klive and Nigel Humberstone. The duo has released over 20 albums and EPs, and has been credited with pioneering the dark ambient and neoclassical genres. Their music is characterized by its use of classical instruments, such as strings, piano, and percussion, combined with electronic elements. In The Nursery has collaborated with a variety of artists, including the likes of Peter Murphy, The Cure, and The Mission. They have also composed music for films, such as the score for the 1992 film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. In The Nursery has also released several remix albums, including their most recent, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, which was released in 2020. In The Nursery has toured extensively throughout Europe, the United States, and Japan, and has performed at numerous festivals, including the Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Germany and the Roskilde Festival in Denmark. They have also been featured on several compilations, including the influential 4AD label's This Mortal Coil series. In The Nursery's music has been praised for its unique blend of classical and electronic elements, and for its ability to evoke a sense of atmosphere and emotion. Their music has been described as "hauntingly beautiful" and "darkly romantic". With over three decades of experience, In The Nursery continues to be one of the most influential and innovative electronic music acts of our time.
