Had left this pretty much last minute and got a ticket on the Friday before, lucky there were still tickets available!
First time seeing Penelope Trappes and had only gave her a quick listen in the morning before the gig!
A really a amazing set by her, vocal stuff over dreamy ambient electronics, she used two microphones so assume one was lined into pedals to layer her vocals(?), I'm not 100% sure, she was backed up by Mark from Vorpor, again playing cello. I was really taken back at how class it was, I can't really compare her to anyone, I did want to say a mix of Zola Jesus and Julianna Barwick, but I don't know.
Third time seeing Smote, despite them having been a part of the local scene for a good chunk of time, sure every time I have seen them, their line up slightly changes too.
One of the best live bands around to see, a lovely mix of prog and krautrock I think, they have quoted Träd, Gräs & Stenar as a big influence and all the bands before Träd.. and that is clear to see.
Great night and think Smote are playing the Lubberfiend in September so will be at that. Picked up the Smote live album, not sure if it was a tour release but they had it down as an unreleased live album so maybe not and it could be out soon. It is on Rocket Recordings though can't find any info on it yet...
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