Hosted by Debacle Records. Doors open at 7:30.
Two of the Pacific Northwest’s most lovely experimental artists have recently put out work that deserves celebrating. Spiritual Exit (Aaron Davis) has released Fragment, a record built from pieces of his own history spanning back to 1999, reconstructed into something that honors nostalgia without surrendering to it. His moving drones, layering guitars and reprocessed sources create these emotional arcs that feel like loss and hope stacked recursively building towards the sky. Meanwhile, John Swanke just dropped the first chapter of his rain country music – stark Americana-inflected guitars, woozy synths, and beautiful field recordings on local label Eiderdown. It’s really something special. Rounding out the evening is Sonora Enjambre, who creates swarms of cascading sound designed for spiritual respite and reflection, guided sonic journeys that prioritize the regenerative power of deep listening. Come out and celebrate these certified rippers.
Spiritual Exit (Aaron Davis) is a Portland-based experimental musician with over 25 years of practice in drone and ambient music. Previously known for his project Acre (early 2000s-2016), which earned critical acclaim for technical innovation and appeared on decade-best lists alongside Tim Hecker and Yellow Swans, Spiritual Exit represents an evolution toward more dynamic emotional territories while maintaining his commitment to heavy and immersive sounds.
John Swanke is a Camano Island-based instrumentalist exploring what he calls “rain country” music, a deeply personal approach that bridges experimental guitar work with regional landscape and ambient tones. John’s practice is rooted in collaboration and a contemplative pride in his natural surroundings.
Sonora Enjambre (Sombra) is a descendant of the Condor y la Aguila who dwells on Duwamish land. Often times, we are inundated with the distraction of “reality and responsibility” and denied what is needed for our spirits to regenerate. Sonorous respite is the desired experience to be shared, reflection for the soul is encouraged, open hearts are welcome.