American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kishi Bashi will return to Australian shores two and a half years on from his last visit, to play two headline shows; along with an appearance at the Perth International Arts Festival, alongside local act Teeth & Tongue. An engaging live artist, Kishi is known for his joyous and energetic on-stage presence, incredible live vocals, and mesmerising multi-instrumentation; regularly switching between violin, beatboxing and looping pedal.
His critically acclaimed third studio album Sonderlust was released in September, and represents his most personal and artistically adventurous work to date. Produced by Chris Taylor (Grizzly Bear) and with the help of engineer Pat Dillet (Angelique Kidjo) and drummer Matt Chamberlain (Morrissey), Sonderlust is “straight from my soul” says the artist. “I questioned everything about what it means to love and desire. The difference between loving someone and being in love”.
‘Can’t Let Go, Juno’ is the third single from Sonderlust, and has become a staple across Double J and local metro community radio. America’s NPR said of the track, “The latest single from Kishi Bashi is a synth-heavy, pulsing pop song full of both drive and heartache”.
A renowned violinist, Kishi has toured internationally with the likes of Regina Spektor, Sondre Lerche and indie-rock outfit of Montreal, and is a founding member of new wave indie act Jupiter One. Over the years, Kishi has taken the stage for a live performance on the Late Show with David Letterman, and has wowed audiences on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk series (watch here). After wrapping up an extensive US tour, Kishi Bashi promises be in fine form when he returns to Australia in 2017.
Kishi Bashi tour dates:
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MELBOURNE
Wednesday 15th February – Howler
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SYDNEY
Thursday 16th February – Oxford Art Factory
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PERTH
Friday 17th February – Perth International Arts Festival, Chevron Festival Gardens
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Sonderlust is out now on Pod via Inertia Music; and you can order it HERE
David Edwards is the editor of The Blurb and a contributor on film and television