20 August 2025

Surface of the Earth

A rare and very special appearance from legendary Aotearoa free noise trio, Surface of the Earth.

Knotwilg is pleased to present the first European tour of free noise trio, Surface of the Earth [NZ]. 

Best known for their self-titled debut double LP, follow-up Interference, and lathe cut 7's on their own World Resources label, Surface of the Earth have re-emerged in recent years with a series of festival, church and gallery shows in their home country.

Combining guitar/amplifier hum, drone, crackle and feedback, they create vast blocks of sound where subtle, fragile textures occasionally flicker.

“Like a field recording from another world” – Black Editions.

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Knotwilg is pleased to present the first European tour of free noise trio, Surface of the Earth [NZ]. 

Best known for their self-titled debut double LP, follow-up Interference, and lathe cut 7's on their own World Resources label, Surface of the Earth have re-emerged in recent years with a series of festival, church and gallery shows in their home country.

Combining guitar/amplifier hum, drone, crackle and feedback, they create vast blocks of sound where subtle, fragile textures occasionally flicker.

“Like a field recording from another world” – Black Editions.

Location
Christchurch Art Gallery, Montreal Street, Christchurch Central

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