“The band sound as if they’re tunnelling against time, tearing through walls of ancient stone, chased by the fiery liquid of the planet’s collapsing core.” The Quietus
“The first EarthBall album I heard took me back in time, its fusion of free jazz sax & NY-style noise placing me nearly 30 years ago in a packed crowd at Camden’s Jazz Café” Stewart Lee
EARTHBALL are a wild ensemble from Canada, mainly based on Vancouver Island. Their inception was serendipitous, emerging out of necessity when Isabel Ford, John Brennan, and Jeremy Van Wyck needed a name for a gig. What began as a pragmatic solution blossomed into an artistically conceived project.
Embracing complete improvisation, free expression and a truly psychedelic sound, the group's lineup expands for different projects and now features Kellan Maclaughlin on Guitar and Liam Murphy on Saxophone. Each member brings a diverse musical background, having been part of various bands such as Shearing Pinx, Plan Your Future, Kamikaze Nurse, Eschatons and Psychedelic Dirt.
Their individual collaborations with artists like Deerhoof, Raven Chacon, Chris Corsano, William Hooker, and others enrich their collective experience, forging a powerful musical force.
EarthBall's live shows epitomise their commitment to spontaneous composition, offering audiences a unique experience at every performance. Notably, their opening act for the legendary experimental duo Wolf Eyes in August 2023 underscores their standing in the psychedelic music scene. As Earth Ball continues to push the boundaries of improvisation and sonic exploration, they remain a guiding light for those seeking a transcendental musical experience.
Support from Mook & Future Blood Free Movement.
Mook can be summed up in two words: half-arsed.
They make one or two shambolic appearances per year, if that. Their ambivalent approach to playing live is only matched by their lack of ambition. Since 2004 they’ve created hundreds of songs, with just a handful of sketchy recordings to show for it. It’s like they aren’t really taking it seriously.
Their biggest achievement is probably the fact they’ve outlasted all the other bands also called Mook, including the one with the film star.
Mook likes pigeons. And holes. Post-hardcore, post-rock, post-grunge, post-everything else. But none of this matters. Mook’s music isn’t for you. You aren’t the target audience.
“… not going to appeal to all…” – eFestivals
“A bit of a rollercoaster ride, to be honest.” – Jack Sounds
“Very funny.” – Stephen Frost, actor and comedian
FUTURE BLOOD FREE MOVEMENT
Future Blood is a youth music programme that has run for over ten years and has helped launch the careers of many amazing local musicians. Here an ensemble of its participants will play an experimental set and we can’t wait to see what they come up with.