Amsterdam’s Automatic Noise Festival 2024 is set to deliver an immersive shoegaze experience once again with a focus on international acts. Curated by Antonio Zelada of Resplandor, the 2024 spring edition lineup boasts headliners from across Europe, including Sweden’s Svart Ridå, Ireland’s Sun Mahshene, Germany’s Attic Ocean, and Rotterdam’s L’orne. The event promises an evening rich with soundscapes characterized by walls of sound, distortion, ethereal voices, and beautiful noise.
Behind the scenes, Automatic Music, a well-regarded record label and concert promoter based in the Netherlands, powers the festival. With a history spanning eighteen years, Automatic Music has been instrumental in bringing a diverse array of shoegaze, post-punk, and post-rock artists to the stage, including notable names like The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Mission UK, and The House Of Love. The festival is not just a collection of performances but a reflection of a continuing musical movement that deeply connects with its audience.
Meet this year’s artists:
Svart Ridå (Sweden)
Over the last year, Svart Ridå, an indie dream rock band from Malmö, has garnered acclaim from prominent Swedish music publications such as PSL, Popmani, Hymn, Gaffa, and Sydsvenskan. Their unique blend of dark dream pop and dynamic live shows has drawn an ever-growing fanbase. With their debut album, the band expanded from a duo to a trio, transitioning towards a more guitar-centric sound infused with dream pop influences. This album showcases a band unafraid to delve into and express deep, intense emotions.
Sun Mahshene (Ireland)
Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, Sun Mahshene emerged in 2018, breathing new life into the Psych and Shoegaze scenes. After taking the stage at Electric Picnic, Ireland’s premier music festival, Sun Mahshene captivated audiences with headline performances at renowned venues like Whelan’s and The Workman’s Club. These shows cemented their reputation as a must-see live act.
Attic Ocean (Germany)
The five members of Attic Ocean are united by their love of spherical and dreamy music. Attic Ocean – and in particular their lead vocalist, Hanni – captured attention both locally and internationally with their debut single, August / Glass. Now, with their debut EP the heavy blue and then after, they embark on a fresh musical adventure, embracing a sound rich in nostalgia and melody. Critics have already drawn parallels between Attic Ocean’s style and iconic bands like Slowdive, The Cranberries, and Wolf Alice, highlighting their deep roots in ’90s shoegaze and indie music.
L’orne (Rotterdam)
L’orne is an emotionally charged band mixing chaotic noise with soothing slowcore and shoegaze. They released their EP in 2022 and will release their first single leading towards their debut album on February 2nd 2024. This LP promises to be even sadder, heavier, more dreamy and atmospherical!
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