Lathe of Heaven

The American band combines catchy melodies, energetic rhythms and subtle science fiction references. The music oozes with eighties Cold War-era suspense: gloomy, yet with a sparkle of hope. The songs also act as a tribute to the strange worlds of writers like Arthur C. Clarke, Octavia Butler, Ken Liu and Ursula Le Guin, the latter of whom inspired the band name. These literary references offer a glimpse in the perspectives of people that struggle with the ambiguous nature of the terrifying, not too distant future of humanity. It all fits in with the dreamy, mystical and engaging atmosphere that Lathe of Heaven manages to create. The new album “Aurora” is coming out soon.

Lathe of Heaven is recommended to fans of acts like The Chameleons, Killing Joke, Twin Tribes, Sacred Hearts, Lebanon Hanover, Pawns, Night Sins, The Cure, Musta Paraati and A Flock of Seagulls.