American electronic musician Jeff McIlwain, also known as Lusine, is skilled in creating abrasive yet melodic IDM and experimental electro-pop. His early releases under labels like Isophlux and Hymen featured intricate beats and expressive melodies, exploring various genres including downtempo hip-hop and glitchy techno. Moving to Ghostly International, Lusine produced more accessible work with abstract yet danceable beats, incorporating lyrics in albums like A Certain Distance and Sensorimotor, leading up to his glitch-pop and ambient post-minimalism exploration in Long Light released in 2023.

Originally from Dallas, McIlwain studied electronic music and sound design, beginning his music production journey as L'usine before transitioning to Lusine. His collaborations with labels like Isophlux and Hymen led to the release of numerous EPs and full-length albums, showcasing his evolution from intricate beats to more accessible and lyrically-driven compositions. Lusine's discography includes a range of releases under various aliases, culminating in his 2023 album Long Light, which blends glitch-pop with ambient influences, continuing his exploration of hypnotic, drone-influenced instrumentals.