Raised on Orcas Island off the coast of Washington state, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith's compositions are surreal yet rooted in nature. By combining the organic elements of her upbringing with the technological prowess gained from her studies at Berklee College of Music, Kaitlyn's impact on modern music is distinct and significant. Her music, informed by her experimentation and the unique sounds of the Buchla 100 synthesizer, has put her on the path to global recognition. This upward trajectory was later cemented with the release of her 2015 full-length, Euclid, on Western Vinyl. As of late, she has continued to release solo albums, as well as a collaboration with new age pioneer Suzanne Cini, and earned numerous best-of nods by the likes of Pitchfork, NPR, Rolling Stone, and SPIN. For MUTEK.SF, she will lead an interactive experience for the album Tides: Music for Meditation and Yoga, a meditative event intended to help others practice how to learn and connect with those around them.