We all have our little rituals. Whether it’s how we make the morning’s first cup of tea, place a record on the turntable or fold our t-shirts, these minor rites help us to navigate the day-to-day. Bands are no different. Think of pre-gig warm-up routines you might have heard about, or how your favourite guitarist throws the exact same shapes each time they launch into that killer breakdown.
Some bands, though, take it to a whole other level. Take Kuunatic: an experimental, moonworshipping, science fiction-inspired trio for whom ritual is a powerful guiding force. It runs through everything, from the music they make – a unique blend of fuzzy psychedelia, prog rock, foreboding drone and traditional Japanese instrumentation – to their richly detailed stage garb and make-up. For many bands, this might be mere schtick or affectation, but for Kuunatic it’s an essential part of their DNA.
