The term “power trio” is often overused and a bit dated at this stage of the game, as very few bands are out there ripping out riffs and melting amps with three players in the classic bass, guitar/vox and drums configuration (nod to God for Sleep, who are keeping the faith alive). However, a trio can still be a powerful thing, and the crew in lespecial is a testament to this principle. Add keys to the guitarist and vocalist’s duties, as well as synths galore, and these boys from Connecticut really fucking throwdown, with a style that merges aspects of funk, acid jazz and early Warp records electronica. I dig it and you might, too. The only way to find out is to
hit Humbrews at 8 p.m. and pony up $20 ($18 if you get your tickets in advance).
This article appears in Snow Much Fun.