The transcontinental duo 230 Divisadero make stately, finely crafted atmospheric songs that stand outside the bounds of contemporary musical trends. Their self released langorous drone EP has drawn comparisons to SunnO))) and Nurse With Wound. On their self titled full length debut, the duo of Britain's Matt Shaw (Tex la Homa) and Monaco's Nick Grey have honed in the wide audio brush strokes of their EP and have produced one of the finest blends of Brian Eno inspired art song we've heard in years. 230 Divisadero is simultaneously refreshing and reminiscent of classic acts like Talk Talk & New Zealand's sterling & sadly under recognized act This Kind of Punishment.
“Matching the sludgy thrum of SunnO))) with the chilling electronics of Coil, A Vision... is awash with atmosphere. All the listener needs do is lie back and let the waves of sound carry them away to the 'misty soundscape' that 230 Divisadero evoke so clearly in the minds eye. ” – Scene Point Blank
“This is good stuff that manages to surprise by combining subtle drone characteristics with repetitious aggression.” - Broken Face CD version also available | |