Goat

goat jp at ICA London

Osaka-based GOAT set aside the usual rock-band line-up in favour of a minimalist approach that puts percussive sound ahead of melody. Their pieces are built around repeated rhythms, and they aim to draw listeners into a trance-like state. Their writing uses harmonics outside standard tonality and deliberate muting, producing compositions that are forceful and driven while blending urban and tribal qualities.

Their percussion is built from a bass drum, snare and hi-hat, alongside a muted bass, with each string struck for impact. The combination gives the music a dense, physical character that is distinct from conventional guitar-based rock.

Gal Go Grey, the support act, is an electronica duo made up of Argentine saxophonist Ignacio Salvadores and London-born experimental musician Tom Grey. Since 2020 they have performed together on occasion, with sets that move between dub, dance and noise. Ignacio is also a key collaborator of King Krule, and Tom co-founded the Atomiser events series. The ICA London, on The Mall, mainly hosts concerts, with a focus on pop, rock, indie and electronic music.