Archimedes Badkar | tl

In the wreckage of the almost non-existent Bristol scene of 2010, Canadian born Noah Villeneuve formed Archimedes. Lying somewhere between Foals and Mogwai, they blend indie, math and post-rock influences to create gracefully off kilter anti-anthems. Combining intricately heartfelt guitar reminiscent of Tubelord and their ilk, and seeped in dreamlike waves of synth, Archimedes flow effortlessly from melodic shores to the peaks of noise that have made My Bloody Valentine so iconic. Archimedes are one of the hardest working bands in the South West and have relentlessly gigged since they formed, they have also supported the likes of: Johnny Foreigner,...

This large ensemble might be seen as a Swedish equivalent of the German group Embryo, as both were pioneers in the fusion of jazz-rock and ethnic music from all over the world. The music of Archimedes Badkar was lively and playful, often inspired by African music from both North and South of the Sahara desert. All four albums are in a similar vein, but most people regard their double second album as their best effort. Half of it was pre-planned, the rest based on improvisations done in the studio at night! Most tracks are very long and indicative of hippies...