For a band made up of vegetarians and teetotalers, Deerhoof certainly have aged like a fine wine. They’ve influenced generations of experimental and indie musicians, while continuing to reinvent themselves with each release. They’ve created a catalogue spanning more than 20 acclaimed albums ranging from surrealistic pop to urgent art-punk. Their latest is “Divine Schism,” a self-released, tour-only LP for sale only at their merch table!
Fronted by the unmistakeable voice and presence of Satomi Matsuzaki, Deerhoof’s music moves between chaos and precision, where jagged hard-rock riffs collide with playful melodies and tightly wound rhythms erupt into exhilarating bursts of sound. They continue to play with the same joy and fury they have since their mid-90s birth. Their live shows are loud, chaotic, playful, and impossibly tight. Expect distorted twin guitars, crazed drumming, sudden tempo changes, and the kind of energy that turns a room upside down.