On the show this time, it's the low-end chaotic pattern-math of Taiwan’s Elephant Gym.
On the show this time, it's the low-end chaotic pattern-math of Taiwan’s Elephant Gym.
Elephant Gym is siblings KT and Tell Chang on bass and guitar, and drummer Chia-Chin Tu. They met in high school, forming the band in 2012. They say the “elephant” refers to their emphasized agile bass guitar, and the “gym” refers to the physical and mental workout that is Math-Rock. Their music is a delicate balance of jazz, funk, and classical elements, unafraid to venture into catchy pop, or the shreddingest of shredding math-rock riffs. Sometimes the members of the band are counting in different time signatures. Simultaneously… YES. It’s surprisingly accessible given its complexity, due to an openness to the arrangements and their gorgeous tonal palette. Their latest albums are Dreams and World, both available through Topshelf Records.
Recorded 03/14/2024.
