As Colour Fades photo gallery by ©Jennifer De Koning

Photos by Niko Schmuck. Blood Red Shoes at Uebel & Gefährlich in Hamburg on 14 October. Niko’s gallery page.

Emerging from Beverly, Massachusetts, in the early 2000s, Caspian have spent more than two decades establishing themselves as one of the defining names in modern instrumental post-rock. Known for their expansive guitar arrangements and atmospheric textures, the American quintet has developed a distinctive sound that balances delicate melodies with immense sonic power. Formed in 2003, Caspian began building their reputation …

Drawing inspiration from the rich traditions of Irish folk while embracing elements of indie, experimental music, electronica, and post-punk, Madra Salach have crafted a style that feels both deeply rooted and strikingly modern. Their music combines haunting harmonium drones, driving rhythms, mandolin and tin whistle melodies, and powerful storytelling, creating a sound that has earned comparisons to contemporary Irish innovators …

I’ve always had a soft spot for artists who treat rock ’n’ roll as more than just a collection of riffs and choruses. Rock music is about attitude, swagger, a little theatrical madness, and using these abilities to fire up the room and make the audience go crazy. Just look at rock icons like Freddie Mercury, Jimi Hendrix, and the …

Photos by Richard Bloom. Tomma Intet at Filmstudion in Gothenburg 10 October. Richard’s gallery page.

Photos by Richard Bloom. Synvilla at Filmstudion in Gothenburg 10 October. Richard’s gallery page.