
PERFORMANCE: Eternal September :: ßynthündßäx
An experimental electronic performance built around synthesized sound, unusual textures, and avant-garde energy. Expect an art-space presentation with an exploratory, boundary-pushing atmosphere for listeners drawn to unconventional music.
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