Alcest with Kaelan Mikla and MONO

Mar 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM · The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA

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MONO

12 concerts

Tokyo-based instrumental rock band MONO, formed in 1999, is renowned for blending orchestral arrangements with shoegaze guitar noise. Celebrated for powerful live performances, they've toured over 60 countries and collaborated with Steve Albini. Critics and fans consider them one of the best live bands, and they've played monumental shows with orchestras worldwide.

Alcest

3 concerts

Founded by Neige in 2000, ALCEST, joined by drummer Winterhalter in 2009, are pioneers of blackgaze. Known for albums like “Le Secret” and “Shelter”, their sound blends post-metal with shoegaze. "Kodama" (2016) drew inspiration from "Princess Mononoke". Their 2019 album "Spiritual Instinct" via Nuclear Blast showcases their unique style.