Time to piece together some sonic puzzles! Few bands cross genre boundaries quite like the legendary Italian instrumental trio Zu, who draw from noise as well as jazz. The band has been around since the nineties – and soon they will be releasing new music. The same goes for Swedish musician Fågelle, who will be performing on the same night. In her music, fragility meets the colossal, and vulnerability transforms into strength. It’s bound to be a magnificent evening!
Zu

The Italian instrumental trio Zu was founded in 1997 by drummer Jacopo Battaglia, saxophonist Luca T. Mai, and bassist Massimo Pupillo. Together, they created “one of the most progressive no-wave metal bands ever to come out of Italy” – at least according to music outlet Pitchfork, which has also described their sound as a sonic puzzle. It refuses categorization, drawing elements from a wide range of styles. Zu combine the complexity of progressive rock, the grit of industrial music, the ...

Time to piece together some sonic puzzles! Few bands cross genre boundaries quite like the legendary Italian instrumental trio Zu, who draw from noise as well as jazz. The band has been around since the nineties – and soon they will be releasing new music. The same goes for Swedish musician Fågelle, who will be performing on the same night. In her music, fragility meets the colossal, and vulnerability transforms into strength. It’s bound to be a magnificent evening!
Zu

The Italian instrumental trio Zu was founded in 1997 by drummer Jacopo Battaglia, saxophonist Luca T. Mai, and bassist Massimo Pupillo. Together, they created “one of the most progressive no-wave metal bands ever to come out of Italy” – at least according to music outlet Pitchfork, which has also described their sound as a sonic puzzle. It refuses categorization, drawing elements from a wide range of styles. Zu combine the complexity of progressive rock, the grit of industrial music, the precision of metal, the energy of punk, and the freedom of jazz. In this way, Zu sound like several bands at once. Both noisy and experimental, yet unmistakably like themselves: their intense sound gets under your skin.

Over the years, this legendary band has played thousands of concerts in various constellations, released more than 15 records, and collaborated with artists such as Mike Patton, Thurston Moore, Steve McKay, The Melvins, Mats Gustafsson, Dälek, and Eugene Robinson. And when they visit ALICE, they’re bringing new material! In January 2026, they’ll release the double album ‘Ferrum Siderum’. Once again, they push the boundaries of genre, drawing inspiration from cosmic elements. Look forward to experiencing Zu live – with Paolo Mongardi on drums and percussion, Luca T. Mai on saxophone, synths, and keyboard, and Massimo Pupillo on electric bass and 12-string acoustic guitar, when this unconventional, bold, and uncompromising instrumental band takes the stage!

Fågelle

Don’t be fooled by the clerical collar – there’s nothing sanctimonious about the Swedish experimental musician Fågelle. With guitar and electronics, she creates distorted soundscapes, while her voice delivers raw and captivating vocals alongside beautiful lyrics in Swedish. In Fågelle’s music, the delicate meets the immense, and vulnerability transforms into power.

Fågelle has two critically acclaimed albums behind her: ‘Helvetesdagar’ (2019) and ‘Den svenska vreden’ (2023). Now, the experimental artist is soon to release new music. She’s currently working on an album rooted in her home region of Halland, Sweden – a record about reclaiming the landscape and rediscovering it anew. Among guitars, drums, brass, and electronic sounds there will be field recordings from the forests, community halls, and school corridors that formed the backdrop of her youth – all bound together by Fågelle’s luminous voice. Expect to be immersed in her dark, atmospheric, and richly textural sound when she performs at ALICE this February!

Doors: 20.00
Concert: 21.00...

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