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The world’s greatest cult band return.

Hailed as the ‘greatest trio on earth’ by The New York Times, The Necks are one of the most revered cult bands of our time. Known for their hypnotic live performances and sprawling, improvisational works that slowly unravel, shift, and metamorphose—no two shows are ever the same. More than 30 years into their career, The Necks continue to surprise with their unique mix of experimental jazz and meditative minimalism.

The Necks album Bleed explores a sublime language of stillness. With a single, 42-minute composition, the trio masterfully express the unspeakable beauty of decay and space in yet another distinct entry in their vast and stunning body of work. With a prolific career spanning film and theatre, The Necks have released 22 albums to outstanding critical acclaim and have collaborated with artists including Brian Eno, Underworld, Swans, and many more.

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Reviews

‘No group in creative music is quite like the Australian trio, whose modal and minimalist performances extend a single idea to infinity.’ – The Wire

‘The Necks’ music is distinctly beautiful, a singular blend of jazz, ambient, and avant-rock that hums with exquisite, glacial shifts.’ – Uncut UK

‘Every concert by the trio still feels startlingly and resplendently fresh. The only constants are the three players, their instruments and the silence that bookends each improvised musical journey. Everything else is unplanned, unrehearsed and unrepeatable.’ – The Age

‘The Necks have become, and remain, one of the most arresting and sophisticated bands on the planet.’ – The Quietus

‘One of the most important bands Australia has ever produced. Their influence on musicians across the musical spectrum has been profound… Physical, abstract, cerebral… but deeply moving’ – Rolling Stone

‘The Necks are one of the most entrancing live acts in the world.’ – The Guardian

‘The greatest trio on earth.’ – The New York Times