Column258 is a multi-disciplinary & groove making, sensory explorer…
(The stage is set for sensory overload)
Hastings’ neo-psych sextet, is a true experimental collective, combining spoken word + improv.
Mischevious art-rock pulsates at sonic outer-limits…as the Column deliver one big addictive sound
and huge cinematic atmosphere. Blending analogue and digital, from found objects and samples,
from horns to korgs, hypnotic guitars weave through inventive song cycles.
With multi-vocal looping, poems written on the back of gas bills and electric pinecones, the band
exemplifies the unexpected—a truly original force in today’s music. ‘This is music as a force for change,
seeking escape from the tyranny of conformist predictability.’ (David Erdos, International Times).
A powerhouse rhythm section of chain-drums and middle-eastern percussion sets the groove alight
and the flicker of beat poetry from the lost railroads of death valley collaged to a noir movie of the
back alleys of South London, and dreamscapes of half-imagined translucent coasts!
Column258 incorporating street dancers, art and film, create unforgettable experiences.
What the people say:
“Warhol’s Factory greets the Lizard King in a 21st century time machine”
Enid Williams, Girlschool, 2024
“I really like this track (Black Jaguar)”
Gilles Peterson, Worldwide FM, 2024
“The first track sounded like Pete Murphy of Bauhaus fronting Future Days era Can”
Sean Kitching, The Quietus, 2024
“This is music as a force for change, seeking escape from the tyranny of conformist predictability”
(David Erdos, International Times)
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“Reminiscent of The Beatles’ rooftop gig…very evocative of early Doors—LA Woman”
K Moore / Metamorphic Practitioner
“Like Greenwich Village in 1974—its absolutely crazy—that’s what you want man”
Ernesto Saul / Street Artist
“I think that was the best post Covid music experience I’ve had”
Owen Farmer
“We love to have Column258 gigs—always a great vibe and brings in the footfall“
D Sunney / Entrepreneur; venue owner
“This is music as a force for change, seeking escape from the tyranny of conformist predictability”
(David Erdos, International Times)
“Terrific gig at @theprincealbertbrighton last Saturday with @realmusicclubbrighton and the awesome @column_258. Anyone who plays a cornet through a wah wah pedal gets my vote”
Hybrid Kid, Musician
“Iridescent abandonment“.
M Everett / Photographer / Wilder
“A cross between John Betjeman and Patti Smith”
Audrey / Bass player
“Column258 played an intense left field psyche groove set for the Real Music Club, Brighton
with a brilliant rhythm unit of bass drums and percussion”
Gregg McKella, Promoter
“Listening to Column258 with its songs building to dramatic crescendos,
gave me goosebumps; they reminded me with the pulsing beat and
emotive violin of The Velvet Underground”
Julia Andrews / Director, Electric Palace
“Well that’s propulsive if ever. Wow. What Ian Curtis might have sounded /
been like, spiced with a dash of Nick Cave”
Stuart Robinson / entrepreneur
“Happy Mondays meets Gong, goes to Texas, and takes LSD”
Sean Gannon, punter
“Sounds like from San Francisco late ’60s!”
Stuart McKay / Channel 4 Archivist
“Black Jaguar was My track of the day”
James Endeacot / Soho Radio
“Hail the awesome Column258—Performance art/spoken word meets jazz improv and psych trip-rock”
Manick Govinda / Cultural Consultant Radio 4
“You guys are f***ing awesome!”
Marina Fountain
“You guys put so much soul in your music”
Efkah, The Prince Albert, Brighton