James Holden announces co-headline show with Polar Bear, shares live session
Having embarked on his first full UK tour earlier this year, modular synth mastermind and DJ-turned-live-performer James Holden has announced a special co-headline show with Polar Bear at Electric Brixton on 15 November.
Holden will be performing with his portable modular set-up alongside Tom Page of Rocketnumbernine, who also performed with Holden on his previous live dates. Tickets are now available to purchase here.
A recent session Holden did for Crack Magazine features his incredible modular/live drums set-up, and can be watched here.
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