ctrl LIVE: SLIFT [FR]

On Wednesday, May 27, you’re in for a mesmerizing trip from stoner rock to psych-metal with the French trio SLIFT.

They have gained acclaim for their mind-bending live performances, as evidenced by the live album and accompanying video performance, The Levitation Sessions; recorded and filmed in the aluminum sphere of the CEMES laboratory particle microscope in Toulouse. 

In 2020, they racked up over 1.7 million views on YouTube with their KEXP session recorded at the Trans Musicales festival in Rennes. 

Alongside their fascination with the physical force of sound, ILION frame their work as a Homeric journey through collapse and renewal across space-time. An album that evokes the perpetual ecstasy of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, the searing passion of post-hardcore legends …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, the psychotic blues-rock mysticism of Led Zeppelin, and the experimental psychedelic whirlwind of Swedish outfit Goat.

With a penchant for experimental soundscapes and a cosmic aesthetic, Slift carve their own lane globally. Live, it’s elemental, an experience that bends time and space.

"Though French cosmonauts Slift are very much a cult prospect, it’s only a matter of time before their mesmerising live shows make them superstars"

"There are two types of people in this world: people who adore Slift, and people who’ve never heard of Slift. "

- Louder than war

Listen: Slift on KEXP

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* Children ages 12 and under are not allowed to the event.

** Children up to 16 years old need a valid ticket and must be accompanied by a parent with a valid ticket.

*** Minors aged 16 to 18 years old have access with a valid ticket.

**** Serving and alcohol consumption are strictly forbidden for all minors.