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The Glass Key was born as an instrumental duo based in London alustre ago. It initially comprised Andrea Giommi (Sons of Viljems -
Edible Woman - Leg Leg - The Emerald Leaves - Laura Loriga - Too Early/Too Late - Shama Rahman) and Nicola Lombardi (Uyuni – Mr. Brace). Through studio sessions with the great British drummer Frank Byng (Snorkel, This Is Not This Heat) drums were added to their live set up and the addition of the drum set bled into the compositions. The Glass Key is now a trio of relentless psychedelic groove. Their songs combine heavy electronic rhythms with layers of guitars and synth riffs. The result is devilish instrumental music that reflects the different approaches and personalities of the musicians involved. Apocalyptic. Drone. Funk!
“Memoria” is the band’s first full length release arriving three and half years after their debut EP “Sleepwalking Home”. The record sees Frank Byng on drums as well as behind the mixing desk and it broadcasts an array of guests: Jem Doutlon on marimba (Thurston Moore band), Agate Max on violin (Abstract Concrete), Colin Webster on sax (Idles).The album is a step forward in cohesion and dynamics for the band. Afrobeat, Drum and Bass, Dubby rhythms support apocalyptic guitar maelstroms. Bluesy guitar riffs drive the songs toward epic crescendos that are accentuated by a variegated instrumentation (African percussions, marimba, violin, saxophone, synths). Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Ennio Morricone compositions are relevant references for The Glass Key sound, so is math rock à la Battles and the psychedelic approach of bands like Goat and The Oscillations. 7 tracks for an incredible rollercoaster of a ride. “Memoria”, will be released in March 2026 by Weird Beard and Echodelick Records
FACTORY CULT
Walsall natives playing Icy post punk with an industrial edge
https://factorycult.bandcamp.com/album/borrowed-time
DUKE KEATS
https://xdukemusic.bandcamp.com/
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