Prepare yourself for a journey through sound as Submotion Orchestra takes over the live stage this May. Known for their kaleidoscopic fusion of earth-shaking bass, intricate drums, entrancing vocals, and ambient layers of jazz and dub, this band reshapes live music into an immersive experience that’s both delicate and heavy, spacious yet densely packed with atmosphere.
Kicking off on May 1 in Brighton, Submotion Orchestra promises a dazzling display of vibrant energy at The Old Market—a venue where the pulse of the city meets the heartbeat of their intricate grooves. On May 2, the band brings their uniquely textured sound to Exeter's Phoenix, offering a performance that marries a live band’s spontaneity with the precision of electronic soundscapes. The pinnacle of the tour lands on May 3 when they headline the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, where their genre-defying prowess will sit proudly alongside the finest names in contemporary jazz and electronica.
Submotion Orchestra’s sound is an exhilarating blend that captures the experimental spirit of electronica and the soulful depth of jazz. Their performances echo the cinematic expansiveness of The Cinematic Orchestra and the downtempo, hypnotic flow of Bonobo and Zero 7. Fans who appreciate the textured intricacies of Hidden Orchestra and the innovative vibes of slowly rolling camera will immediately find themselves at home with their layered arrangements and dynamic live energy.
If your soul vibes with the sophisticated beats of Bonobo, the atmospheric brilliance of The Cinematic Orchestra, or the chill, mellow grooves of Zero 7, then this tour is your next essential pilgrimage into sound. Submotion Orchestra’s live experience is tailored for the listener who craves not just a concert, but an immersive soundscape—one where electronic experimentation meets organic jazz improvisation. It’s a call to all aficionados of ambient textures, deep bass lines, and the irresistible pull of soulful vocals, inviting you to lose yourself in the interplay between innovative production and intimate live performance.
This May, step away from the mundane and let Submotion Orchestra’s boundary-blurring live show transport you into a realm where every note is a brushstroke on the canvas of modern sound. Whether you’re in Brighton, Exeter, or heading to the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, prepare for an evening that doesn’t just entertain but resonates—a truly immersive tribute to the evolving pulse of contemporary music.
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