The Avalanches are an Australian electronic music group formed in Melbourne in the 1990s, known for their sample-heavy production style and innovative approach to electronic music. Their debut album 'Since I Left You' (2000) is considered a landmark work in the plunderphonics genre, featuring intricate sampling and upbeat, optimistic soundscapes. The group has released several albums since their debut, including 'Wildflower' (2020), and continues to perform and create electronic music.