Vasa

Vasa are a post-rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The quartet form in October 2011 and play a style that draws comparisons with And So I Watch You From Afar, Adebisi Shank, Maybeshewill and Explosions In The Sky, while also using Celtic-influenced roots and a dance-oriented energy in their sound.

Background and line-up

The band line-up consists of Blaine Thompson on guitar, Scott Coupar on guitar, John Niblock on bass and Alex Gordon on drums.

Activity and live work

Vasa tour in the UK and Europe and play support dates with acts including Russian Circles, This Will Destroy You, Deafheaven, Maybeshewill, This Town Needs Guns, Pelican, Brontide and Black Peaks. They also appear at festivals including ArcTanGent Festival, T in The Park, A Colossal Weekend, A Carefully Planned, Wickerman Festival, Doune the Rabbit Hole and StrangeForms Festival.

Reception

The band receive coverage and support from The Independent, Clash Magazine, PROG Magazine, The Skinny, Goldflakepaint, The National Scot and wider post-rock audiences.