BIG|Brave (ca), otay:onii (cn/us)

The work of BIG|BRAVE is ever-expanding. The breadth of their sound has encompassed a breathtaking array of dynamics and sonics. Their sound, guided by their indomitable exploratory spirit, exploits contrasts between extremity and subtlety. The trio’s singular, masterful sculpting of sonics into songcraft tucks layers of vulnerability into formidable storms. in grief or in hope is an innovative vision of electro-acoustic sound and emotive storytelling, an endless bounty of overwhelming distortions and devastating beauty.

Lane Shi, known professionally as OTAY:ONII, is one of the most inquisitive and genre-defying artists of her generation. A multifaceted creator whose work spans performance art, composition, installation, and avant-garde music practice. This will be her fourth time aboard MS Stubnitz and we are more than excited to have her back. She just released a new album – Love Is In The Shit – which she will be performing.

Photo Credit Otay:Onii: Karol Grygoruk

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#### BIG|Brave
in grief or in hope marks a shift for BIG|Brave towards denser, guitar-oriented compositions. With longtime touring bassist Liam Andrews (My Disco, Aicher) joining guitarist/vocalist Robin Wattie and guitarist Mathieu Ball in the studio for the first time, the pieces are keenly layered with a rich tapestry of harmonics and tonal intricacies. Each piece is its own biome of distortions starkly contrasted with delicate, even tender, moments. The trio’s instinctual progressions are made more vivid through live recording, harnessing the gargantuan and storied sound of their performances. Within texturally maximalist loops and affected vocals, the pieces utilize the aesthetics of drone, electronic, and heavy music within a foundation of pop song form.

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#### Otay:Onii

Otay:onii is the first ever artist selected for the three-year Triennium Residency at Roadburn, she was a contributing composer and performer in Florentina Holzinger’s groundbreaking opera production ‘Sancta‘, and has performed at festivals world-wide such as SXSW, Roadburn Festival, CTM, Fusion, Creepy Teepy, LGW, Fekete Zaj, Arctangent, Full of Lava and the list can go on. Otay:onii has already been celebrated with many awards worldwide, including the Global Music Awards ‘Bronze Prize for Best Female Vocalist‘ and ‘Best Sound’ at Audiovisual Arts Industrial Incubator Awards.

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