Mega return: Post rock band and So I Watch You From Afar Rockt Vienna!

Mega return: Post rock band and So I Watch You From Afar Rockt Vienna!

Wien, Österreich - On Friday evening, April 19, 2025, the Northern Irish post-dry band and so I watch you from afar Vienna on. The band, which was founded on the north coast of Ireland in 2006, has been offering unique sounds in the instrumental post rock and Math Rock.

for almost 15 years

The event took place in the arena and was part of the band's European tour, which was carried out on the occasion of its album megafauna published last year. Despite the absence of Chris Wee, who could not participate due to the birth of his daughter, Rory and Ewen Friers and Niall Kennedy enthusiastically the audience. Micheál Quinn took over the drum position at short notice.

A look back at megaFauna

The album megafauna was written in a time of reflection during the corona apandemia and has the potential to be understood as a homage to the band's community. Kennedy explained that the title does not refer to animals, but to friends and like -minded people. The band relies on a mixture of jazz synopication, distortion and its own instrumental style, which is reflected in the nine tracks contained on the album.

Special emphasis are pieces such as Mother Belfast PT. 1 & 2 , which combines both calm and powerful elements, and Any Joy , which combines melancholic tones with neo-classic influences. According to The Sleeping Shaman , the album still needs the highlights of predecessor jettison , but it shows the talent of the band.

The return to Vienna

The concert time of 75 minutes was characterized by intensive interaction with the audience. Popular songs like 7 Billion People All Alive at Once , Set Guitars to Kill and Big Thinks do Remarkable created an exuberant atmosphere. Kennedy emphasized the importance of honesty and authenticity in music, which was reflected in the passionate performance of the band.

For a quick return of the band to Austria, not only hopes for the band itself, but also the audience, which was enthusiastic after the concert. And so I watch you from Afar combines hardness, atmosphere and playful elements in their music, which ensures a loyal worldwide fan audience. The band remains loyal to its creative, independent approach and the DIY setting, which they have shaped through extensive tours in Europe, the USA, Russia and beyond.

Further information about the band and its music can be found on the official website of Postrock nation

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