Taste the cotton candy rainbow when Irishmen And So I Watch You From Afar take over Kilby Court on Oct. 15.  Courtesy of Sargent House

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Sometimes you can’t help but be blown away. On Oct. 13, 2010, I meandered into The Basement in Ogden and was greeted by thunderous drumming, huge riffs and four Irish maniacs throwing themselves around the stage with their instruments. I was definitely blown away.  Somewhere in between Slayer and Rush, Shellac and Mogwai, the band had a crushing intensity that was belied by their playful nature and the way their songs transitioned between heavy passages and bouncy breakdowns. If lightning could strike down from rainbows, or cotton candy spontaneously combust into fire, the sounds being created onstage would be the perfect musical accompaniment. I discovered that the band was And So I Watch You From Afar, and I have been a huge fan of theirs ever since. Armed with a new label, a new album and new members, the band will return to Utah on Oct. 15 as part of the Sargent House Tour. SLUG spoke with drummer Christopher Wee in anticipation of the performance.

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Check out this great documentary on And So I Watch You From Afar, part of FreqsTV series “Delayed Cinema”, presented by Lehle and Visions magazine.

ASIWYFA has just announced some dates in Spain and Portugal, and US tour dates will be announced soon – keep checking the band’s website to join the mailing list and stay up-to-date on all news and shows:

http://asiwyfa.com/

And So I Watch You From Afar performs “Ambulance” live for AltarTV shot while on a US tour stop in November 2013. This track is from the album ’All Hail Bright Futures’ out now on Sargent House.


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“ These guys are the real McCoy.” - Sargent House 2013 Tour Lineup

And So I Watch You From Afar, also known as ASIWYFA, was formed late in 2005 and went through a couple of member changes. The current members are Jonathan Adger on Bass, Rory Friers on Guitar, Niall Kennedy on Guitar, and Chris Wee on drums.

I recently had the chance to witness one of their numerous live performances in Montreal when they were on tour with TTNG and Mylets. Being natural performers, they deliver a live experience that is as intense as it is organic. The raw beauty evocated through the fingertips of these musicians is something that can only be felt in person. They are truly

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And So I Watch You From Afar sat down, crossed their legs and chatted it up with Two Tube TV. Don’t miss ASIWYFA on tour NOW in Europe SEE ALL DATES HERE

A few days ago, I finally caught up with Rory Friers from the band And So I Watch You From Afar. The band is from Northern Ireland, so I have been watching them from afar. He was able to answer a few questions despite the time difference. ASIWYFA, as they are often called, has a new album, Heirs, and a new tour this year. Currently, they are my favorite instrumental band of all time. If you give their new album a chance, they might be your favorite instrumental band of all time also. Keep reading to find out if you’ll become a fire-breathing dragon. I’m just saying, anything is possible.

1. What was your inspiration for the new album?

It pretty much just came down to just wanting to make better music. The idea of making new songs or an album is an inspiration in its self really. Each time we get to put something new into the world its exciting, it’s a chance to say something louder than we would ever have had the chance to if not for the band.

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Northern Ireland’s Indie Prog-Rock quartet, And So I Watch You From Afar play a sold out Islington Assembly Rooms in London on 1st May. Verdict? Utterly Awesome! Suitably warmed up and ready to rock, the audience eagerly anticipate ASIWYFA’s arrival on stage. As the lights dim, a rumbling electronic intro fills the venue. This pretence seems to drag on a bit and the crowd get a little restless after a couple of minutes, but as the stage lights go up in a flurry of colour and dry ice illuminating the quartet, it matters little.

The boys kick off the set with “Run Home” and the crowd go nuts from the off. They put forth a formidable wall of sound such as I have not experienced before and by the time they play their 3rd number, “Wasps”, the mosh-pit is already very well established and the audience are loving it!

“ASIWYFA’s performance is full of energy”

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And So I Watch You From Afar on April 15, 2013 Live at “La Maroquinerie”, Paris with some bits from the gig and an interview.
Director : Alexandre Gaté
Sound Engineer (Video Mix) : Ambroise Harivel
Translator : Maxime Bihan-Poudec

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A big thanks to the good people and our friends at Small Pond Recordings for making and sharing this live video of And So I Watch You From Afar from their amazing set at  ArcTanGent festival.

ASIWYFA have a new album coming out on Sargent House in the first half of 2015 and from what we have heard of it so far I’m calling it their best ever. So buckle up and make sure to be following the band in their spots for news and behind the scenes pics and clips.

@asiwyfa_music  on Instagram
@asiwyfa_band on twitter
asiwyfa  the bands own tumblr
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/andsoiwatchyoufromafar