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DEERHOOF [US] The San Fransico band has been a lighthouse on the indie-rock scene since it was formed in 1994. Over the years and twenty some albums later they have been labelled everything from indie-pop to noise and punk.  “Miracle-Level,” Deerhoof’s 19th LP, is a captivating musical journey that seamlessly blends whimsicality with energetic accessibility.…

ALABASTER DEPLUME [UK] Gus Fairbairn, aka Alabaster DePlume, has a pocketful of phrases that he uses all the time whether he’s walking down the street or holding court with musicians and an audience. For a long time the Mancunian would tell anyone who’d listen that they were doing very well.   More recently, it’s another phrase…

MARY OCHER [IL] Experimental political pop artist Mary Ocher returns to European stages with an exceptional new record: “Approaching Singularity: Music for The End of Time”.  The new recordings feature collaborations with Barry Burns (Mogwai), Red Axes, composer Roberto Cacciapaglia, pieces with her two drummers Your Government, and a homage to electronic music pioneer Delia…

MEMORIALS [UK] MEMORIALS is Matthew Simms of legendary band Wire (+Better Corners, It Hugs Back, UUUU) and Verity Susman of Electrelane. The multi-instrumentalist duo cover plenty of ground on stage, juggling instruments in a set up resembling that of a 5-piece band, veering from melodic songwriting, psychedelic noise, free jazz freakouts, tape loops and drones….and…

PETER KERNEL [CH] Peter Kernel, a Swiss Canadian post-pop-art-punk duo formed in 2005 by Aris Bassetti and Barbara Lehnhoff (aka Camilla Sparksss), gained acclaim with their 2008 debut “How To Perform A Funeral.” With 800+ concerts blending pop, rock, and experimental sounds, they released notable albums like “White Death & Black Heart” (2011) and “Thrill…

DRONGO [NO] The Norwegian band Drongo have, with their fascination for wildlife, humoristic videos and riveting live performances, started to make a name for themselves in our neighbouring country. The group draws clear inspiration from Norwegian legends as Casio Kids and Todd Terje. But they bring a bigger and more organic sound to the space…

MARIAM THE BELIEVER [SE] Mariam Wallentin has, for more than 15 years, composed and performed her experimental pop as one half of the duo Wildbirds & Peacedrums, and now solo as Mariam The Believer. She never shies away from challenging the listener, nor from creating the great melody. You instantly recognise her vocal, that simultaneously…

CANTENAC DAGAR [FR] With the “well-known” combination of human beatboxing, banjo, and a cassette player, the French duo Cantenac Dagar creates their rax mix of loop-based beats and drone repetitions. To truly understand their music, you have to experience them live on stage. Music without a beginning, music without an end. Their concerts are described…