GANG GANG DANCE

Saturday 12:30 AM at the Big Ears Annex
Gang Gang Dance w/ Javelin & Forest Magic

Since their formation in Brooklyn at the turn of the century, Gang Gang Dance have developed and refined their ritualistic tribal-futurism – a unique fusion of edgy electronics, shimmering guitars, dark poly-rhythms, and the eerie vocals of Liz Bougatsos.  Drawing inspiration from psychedelic rock, electronica, and noise as well as Indian, Middle Eastern, African, and Asian influences, their early performances are the stuff of legend…wild, sprawling, improvisatory happenings that sometimes blurred the distinction between performers and audience.

Most of their sound is made up of percussion, synths and distorted voices, yielding a complex and dark sound.

In 2008, Gang Gang Dance released Saint Dymphma, named for the patron saint of outsiders to considerable critical acclaim, topping “Best of” lists throughout the world.  The music continues to push forward, emphasizing a ritualistic transcendence with very danceable grooves and an attention to sound detail that draws from the 70′s intricacies of Brian Eno to the 00′s immediacy of Timbaland.   Gang Gang Dance continue to follow their own muse with compelling results.