glass key

The Glass Key was born as an instrumental duo based in London a
lustre ago. It initially comprised Andrea Giommi (Sons of Viljems -
Edible Woman - Leg Leg - The Emerald Leaves - Laura Loriga - Too
Early/Too Late - Shama Rahman) and Nicola Lombardi (Uyuni – Mr.
Brace).
Through studio sessions with the great British drummer Frank Byng
(Snorkel, This Is Not This Heat) drums were added to their live set up
and the addition of the drum set bled into the compositions. The Glass
Key is now a trio of relentless psychedelic groove. Their songs combine
heavy electronic rhythms with layers of guitars and synth riffs. The
result is devilish instrumental music that reflects the different
approaches and personalities of the musicians involved. Apocalyptic.
Drone. Funk!
“Memoria” is the band’s first full length release arriving three and half
years after their debut EP “Sleepwalking Home”.
The record sees Frank Byng on drums as well as behind the mixing
desk and it broadcasts an array of guests: Jem Doutlon on marimba
(Thurston Moore band), Agate Max on violin (Abstract Concrete), Colin
Webster on sax (Idles).
The album is a step forward in cohesion and dynamics for the band.
Afrobeat, Drum and Bass, Dubby rhythms support apocalyptic guitar
maelstroms. Bluesy guitar riffs drive the songs toward epic crescendos
that are accentuated by a variegated instrumentation (African
percussions, marimba, violin, saxophone, synths).
Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Ennio Morricone compositions are
relevant references for The Glass Key sound, so is math rock à la
Battles and the psychedelic approach of bands like Goat and The
Oscillations. 7 tracks for an incredible rollercoaster of a ride.
“Memoria”, will be released in March 2026 by Weird Beard and
Echodelick Records