Field Notes 7.30.24

SNÕÕPER

Snõõper is a band that's nearly impossible to pin down, and that's part of the fun. I've read they've been described using genres I've never even heard of, like egg rock and jazz punk. Even those esoteric labels don't quite capture the essence of the group, if I even knew what they meant! But that's a good thing. It gives the band an alien air, a mystery that draws you in. Their shows are basically art installations, with fans seeking the fantastic and an 8-foot alien insect mascot wandering the mosh pit filling that position. All the while, Blair Tramel seems to phase in and out of our world, bringing back musical gems elsewhere in real time.

Snõõper's somewhat of an enigma, but also the best puzzle I've ever tried to piece together.