Netsuke
"dizzying pop hooks, angelic vocals and shattered electronics" - Clash
"a harmonic force ready to take you on a unique enriching electronica journey." - Konbini
Netsuke are a Sydney-born alternative electronic trio based in London. They take inspiration from Bjo?rk, Animal Collective and Sufjan Stevens amongst others to create unique, atmospheric pop, marrying choral-influenced vocal harmonies with intricate electronic textures.
As alumni of award-winning bands in Australia, they have previously shared the stage with acts such as Yeasayer, WHY?, Junip, Gold Panda, Xiu Xiu, El Guincho and Neon Indian, in addition to festival appearances at Mona Foma, Homebake, Parklife and Meredith Music Festival.
In 2013, Danny Keig, and Freya and Elias Berkhout came together to form what would become Netsuke, and after honing & finessing their sound in Sydney, they packed up their studio and headed to London with an innovative & fully-realised body of work.
Since arriving in the UK in early 2014, they have immersed themselves in the London music scene and honed their live show; a cinematic, audio-visual experience, featuring captivating, antiphonal vocals awash in a sea of drum machines, synthesisers and processed guitar.
The trio are now set for an exciting 2015, with the release of three singles across the year leading to their debut album release in 2016. The first of these singles, Heliotrope, will be out Monday April 13th, accompanied with a launch show that night at Power Lunches, Dalston.
"...hypnotic, a perfect mix of vocals and melody makes this [Heliotrope] a track that deserves to be on repeat..." - Melody & Tyranny
