Acid Mothers Temple

Acid Mothers Temple are returning to Brighton on Sunday, 26 April 2026, for a performance at The Hare & Hounds. Founded in 1995 by Makoto Kawabata, the group has developed a distinct approach to music that incorporates motor-psycho guitar action, ethnic drones, and throat singing. Over the years, they have released more than 80 albums and worked with various artists, including Gong and Guru Guru. This upcoming show, titled 'Dark Within Of Astropia', offers a look at their current creative direction and their ability to blend rhythmic structures with more improvised, experimental segments.

The lineup for this tour includes Kawabata Makoto, Higashi Hiroshi, Jyonson Tsu, Satoshima Nani, and Sawano Shozo, with the return of founding member Cotton Casino. The evening at The Hare & Hounds, located at 75 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JF, will also feature support sets from Dog Of Man and The Hare And Hoofe. Additionally, the performance will include a guest appearance by Geoff Leigh, known for his work with Warrior Squares and Henry Cow, who will be contributing flute and horns to the set. The show is scheduled to begin at 19:30.

For those planning to attend, tickets are priced at £16.00. The event is restricted to attendees aged 18 and over. The band’s live sets are often noted for their intensity and their tendency to transition between different musical styles, ranging from folk-influenced melodies to more chaotic, high-energy passages. It is a straightforward opportunity to see a group that has maintained a consistent presence in the psychedelic and experimental music scene for several decades, performing in a local venue that frequently hosts this type of programming.