Something of an indie rock supergroup, the prolific SAVAK feature past and present members of the Obits, Edsel, the Cops, and Holy Fuck. Their sound is brawny indie rock that leans heavily on guitars, in particular on 2017’s Cut-Ups, with horns and keyboards used to give the performances detail and texture on 2020’s Rotting Teeth in the Horse’s Mouth. SAVAK are also capable of giving their music a melodic undertow while still sounding wiry on the surface, a balance that dominated 2022’s Human Error/Human Delight. 2024’s Flavors of Paradise saw them embracing a poppier approach that didn’t compromise their intelligence or their willingness to rock.

Founded in Brooklyn in 2015, SAVAK was named for the much-feared secret police force associated with the leadership of Imperial Iran from 1957 to 1979. Influenced by vintage punk rock, psychedelia, pub rock, and various stripes of world music, the group was founded by vocalist and guitarist Sohrab Habibion, who was previously a member of Edsel and the Obits. Habibion filled out the lineup with friends and colleagues who also had notable experience under their belts. Guitarist Michael Jaworski had played in Virgin Islands and the Cops; bassist James Canty‘s resumé included stints in the Make-Up and Ted Leo & the Pharmacists; and drummer Matt Schulz divides his time between SAVAK and Holy Fuck.

https://www.savakband.com/

https://savak.bandcamp.com/music

Also presenting their young but well developed lyrical hook knowledge will be Leeds 6 Toon first timers Senor Pink. Hear their tremendous new single below:

https://open.spotify.com/track/1hrVoWpXdm8VuzH2Lgu3BD?si=f6a98da814b24c04

https://www.instagram.com/senorpinkband

Stalwartian Toon avant rock groundbreakers The Unit Ama will also glide onto the stage for a performance of wild unpredictability and abandon....

https://theunitama.com/

https://theunitama.bandcamp.com/