Two of Auckland's most exciting new guitar acts are heading to Wellington for a night of mind-altering audio-visual immersion at Happy.
Monoceros take the notion of organic guitar-and-drum bliss into uncharted territory with pounding tribal percussion, and guitar arrangements which sound like they originated in that narrow area between the atmosphere and outer space itself. Percussionist / vocalist Tom's unique delivery sees the line between whisper and scream increasingly difficult to draw, and the music leaves one feeling at once captivated and at peace.
Headspins take a more full-band approach, with driving dance rhythms and groovy basslines accompanying a barrage of post-rock guitar exploration and experiential spoken-word vocals. Their audiences frequently report the noted trance or dance complex, identified by German psychologists as the simultaneous experience of conflicting compulsions: to both dance euphorically; and also to stand in a trance-like state of musical immersion.
Supporting is Wellington's own solo atmosphericist Project H, whose one-man-band show has recently completed a 4-date outing to Auckland. His jangly, spooky guitar-based songs and spoken-word pieces have been guiding audiences into dream-filled sleep since 2010, and his debut EP is due for release shortly.
To complete the magic, visuals are being provided by Auckland's video-magicians Light Benders.
This is a free event, so invite your friends and join us for a night of exciting new music which you might not hear again in Wellington for a little while.
