lespecial is redefining the term “power trio”. They sound & feel more like a heavy Prog-tronic Power Trio. The multi-instrumentalists from Connecticut continue to push the boundaries of what a three-piece band is capable of both live and in the studio with their their latest full-length album that dropped Autumn 2023, “Odd Times”. The band’s signature blend of “heavy future groove” combines headbanging metal riffage & surgical rhythmic precision with bone shaking 808s, sub synths and ethereal vocal stylings for a dance floor that welcomes moshing, dancing and hip swaying alike. Listeners are taken on a journey to the musical netherworld through esoteric soundscapes punctuated by raw, primal power. Odd Times, lespecial’s darkest and heaviest record to date, is an enigmatic and compelling musical project that explores the ever-changing nature of time amidst isolation. With heavy riffs, tribal drumming, and hints of levity, it’s a captivating journey crafted in collaboration with Havok‘s David Sanchez. An intriguing blend of old-school metal and modern djent-inspired riffage awaits in this haunting sonic experience.
Band Members:
Luke Bemand – Bass, Synth, Percussion, Vocals
Jonathan Grusauskas – Guitar, Synth, Sampler, Percussion, Vocals
Rory Dolan – Drums, Sampler, Percussion, Vocals
I had the chance to hanG out with Luke before this party rolls into Madison on November 8th at the Majestic. We got into what this tour and this event with Doom Flamingo is shaping up to be, including some of the special treats for not only your ears from lespecial, but prepare your eyes for some serios effects/lights. We go deep into their latest full-length mentioned above ‘Odd Times’ and how for me as a listeners, the heaviness of it came at a time when that rawness was needed, so we got into how if felt to create it, working with David and it felt like they too really got to enjoy being back together in the same space working as this is a band meant to be in a live setting creating the moods and supporting the grooves. We also talk a little bit about the conclusion of legetaway V, what this festival errr retreat err hang out, yes all of this, is all about. Sounds like a place to be a part of for the cool kids for sure. I have listened to this band for a few years and I just really enjoy the space within their music to invite others in and we get into one of those artists, the incomparable and friend of this program, Mike Dillion. We get into what kind of energy he brings, a project they created together and the coolness of playing with some like Mike that he grew up listening to and learning from since kidhood.
