massa circles

massa circles

massa circles is an Australian group from Melbourne, active since 2010. The act is associated with djent, progressive metal and progressive rock, and is described as Australian djent. It also develops work within ambient and experimental electronic territory.

Style and approach

The group builds its sound around a strong interest in melody within noisy or dense contexts, as well as a fascination with electronic hardware. Its material draws on rhythmic and textural ideas rather than conventional percussion-led structures, and it uses a bespoke studio setup developed over time.

Influences and context

Its influences include Autechre, Can, Sunn O))), Neu, Steve Reich, Philip Glass and the Warp Records catalogue. The group is also linked with a fledgling ambient, hardware-based South Wales scene and has played a series of intimate local gigs, where its arpeggiated textures and layered electronics form a central part of the performance.

Line-up

The act is a duo.