Former has been played on NTS shows including Kutmah Presents: Sketchbook Radio, with Illbient first played on 25 October 2017.

Former is an electronic music artist and graphic designer from Groningen, The Netherlands. He has released music on Noisia's Division and Vision music labels. Music from his various releases have been played by the likes of Noisia, The Glitch Mob and TOKiMONSTA. He has collaborated with multiple musical acts, including Noisia, Holly, and Posij; as well as producing remixes for Sophie Letitre, Tek Genesis, and Mefjus.