NYC Artists on the Rise: Headless Horseman

We saw Headless Horsemen open for Avey Tare’s DJ performance last Saturday ar Glasslands (it was actually their debut show), and they sounded like a quite unique band, notwithstanding obvious but not overwhelming Animal Collective influences. Bizarre, often mechanical sounding samples and high pitch vocals that are quirky and soulful at once are the recurring signature sound of this duo, that plays live with an extended lineup of musicians. Their textured and structurally complex tunes could be described as a more industrial/soul version of Javelin. Their home recorded 5 song EP will be released on October 31, but can be already streamed in its entirety here.