Combining acoustic and processed voice to create soundscapes underneath simple, ernest melodies and stories, the sound that is minimalist at some moments, can be dense, raw and abrasive at others. This bizarre and transportive dream pop welcomes and then immerses you.
Featuring compositions by Elisa Thorn, HUE presents music that is both abstract and accessible. HUE explores colour, movement and storytelling through lush melodies and improvisation, using textures that are both dry and processed. Elisa Thorn (harp), James Meger (bass), Justin Devries (drums) and Laura Swankey (voice).
MIke McCormick’s Proxemic Studies, are an intensely personal examination of human intimacy that depict the unabashed beauty of unconditional love, the bitterness of heartbreak, and the volatility of passionate lust. Mike McCormick (electric guitar), Emily Denison (trumpet), Laura Swankey (voice and electronics), Knut Kvifte Nesheim (drum kit, vibraphone).
Toronto-based six-piece ensemble performing the beautiful compositions of guitarist David Riddel. Featuring a lineup of improvisers that draw from jazz, rock and electronic music traditions.
Your favourite trio of weirdos come together for storytelling, connection, soundscape, improvisation and escapism. Featuring Christine Duncan (voice and theremin), Patrick O’Reilly (guitar and pedals) and Laura Swankey (voice and pedals).
Performing compositions by Stefan Hegerat, Parade incorporates elements of rock, pop, noise and improvised music traditions to give an intense and introspective listening experience. Stefan Hegerat (drums), Chris Pruden (piano and synths) and Laura Swankey (voice and electronics).
Jazz Bras Dot Com is free and angular and quirky and strange. Fulfilling all the feminist noise hopes, dreams and desires you never knew you had. Jessica Ackerley (electric guitar), Elisa Thorn (harp), Laura Swankey (voice).
Featuring Toronto musicians David Riddel (electric guitar) and Laura Swankey (voice and pedals), and Vancouver’s Elisa Thorn (harp and pedals), Star Triptych bridges improv, composition, extended techniques & electronic effects to capture and communicate beauty.
Photo by Mickle Lynn