We didn’t quite know what to make of Aitis Band, at least at first. You see, the group has always been considered rather unconventional and sui generis, pursuing a unique aural path bordering electronica, leftfield, gritty pop jams and everything in between. The result of such an eclectic and bold formula is material that’s not for everyone; not because of its complexity – in fact, Aitis Band feel accessible, from a purely musical standpoint – but due to the band’s roughness and structure-less stream of consciousness.
Imagine a Roland EG101 (a multi-purpose keyboard once produced by the Japanese company) and a MicroKorg synth paired together. Add new wave-esque, monotonous guitars and spoken words on top, and you’ve got Aitis Band. ‘He’s Great’ follows the same recipe, yet it moves into darker, dance-inducing territories, something we appreciate a lot. Aitis’ latest effort, ‘He’s Great’, will perhaps appear to the uneducated listener as a hybrid between techno and post-rock influences; the truth is that it might very well be the case, yet the American outfit makes it truly a personal affair, including whispered spoken words, bold and decadent synths, and a layer of noises and drones.
Aitis Band are former Joan of Arc members Bobby Burg (Love of Everything) and Melina Ausikaitis, and visual artist/musician Ray Borchers.
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