Now touring in support of their newest LP HUSH, shoe-gazing dream pop duo Asobi Seksu will play Sala Rossa on Monday, March 2nd.   The core band consists of Yuki Chikudate (vocals, keyboards) and James Hanna (guitar).  The New York-based duo enlist the help of their friends on drums and bass. A bit art-punk, and a bit dream pop, Chikudate’s doll-like voice conjures up Deerhoof’s Satomi Matsuzaki.  Asobi Seksu is blissful, sweet, and ethereal pop. It’s hook-filled shoe-gaze at its finest.    It’s chimey, whimsical, and otherwordly.  I’m running out of adjectives, so check it out for your own bad selves.  I will say that listening to HUSH is like walking through a misty forest bathed in dark blue light.  There’s white unicorns swiftly running by, with transparent white veils flowing behind them.  It’s also like a hilltop dance by the moonlight.  The songs are dainty and pretty.  It’s being pegged as a mix of the Cocteau Twins, Arcade Fire, and Blonde Redhead.Their previous releases include the self-titled 2004 debut and Citrus, released in 2006.  Come out and play with them.  It’ll be casual and fun! 

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