Archipelago are a genre-defying trio of adventurous musicians, formed out of the north-east of England’s creative musical underground.

Their sound is a dreamlike collision of otherworldly atmospheres, heartfelt song- writing, and energetic off-kilter rhythms. They morph between instruments and effects, creating the illusion of a much larger ensemble, before peeling back to their raw, improvisational trio form.

Line up

• Faye MacCalman: reeds, FX, vocals, keyboards
• John Pope: bass, FX, vocals
• Christian Alderson: drums, vocals

Photo credit: Victoria Wai