Audio By Carbonatix
A lot of groups both lousy and laudable have made their presence felt this year, but none has seared its image onto this town’s collective retina like Bright Channel. Formed from the remnants of the overlooked acts Volplane and Pteranodon, the trio coalesced in February 2001. Since then, it’s been a force of noise and beauty, beguiling audiences with a sound that encompasses everything from My Bloody Valentine’s bleary psychedelia to the ice-rimmed ghostliness of Joy Division. With swooping melodies, filmy textures and chiseled rhythms, the band’s live performances feel less like rock shows than sonic sculptures. But be warned: Although Bright Channel is without a doubt one of the best bands in town, holding your breath for them to release a disc could be fatal.
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