Helvetia has been a Pacific Northwest gem for some years now. At times experimental, Helvetia’s chill take on alternative and indie has been one thoroughly enjoyed since the band’s inception back in the mid-2000s, though none of their sounds would have come to light if it weren’t for the dissolution of another prevalent group. Helvetia came from Duster drummer Jason Albertini after the band broke up and tonight, he and the rest of Helvetia will be doing a little bit of a tribute to their catalyst act.
Though they’ve only a couple releases under their belt, Duster’s slowcore sound was a fairly important part of the late 90s. Helvetia’s set tonight, which will include participation from original Duster member Dove Amber, will include some of Duster’s tracks, though it’s not entirely confirmed which ones made the cover set cut.
Playing along with Helvetia will be Floating Room‘s moody shoegaze and the goth-pop of Deathlist.