Bio

Psychedelic-groove quintet Subset BC (Turanganui-a-Kiwa Gisborne) formed in 2016 from a bass players practice group - known as the Bass Club - hosted at the studio of drummer Lincoln Wright.

After much creative exploration, bassists Charles Barrie, Paulus Mckinnon and Ryan Raggett, together with Lincoln Wright and keyboard/synth player Matt Tong realised that the tones and grooves they could create with three basses, a plethora of effects, drums and keys was a truly unique sound - the sound of Subset BC.

Collectively brewed and birthed over the last 7 years, the songs and soundscapes of Subset BC cover terrain from soulful grooves and psychedelia to moody drum and bass and stoner rock.

Their eponymous debut album was produced by the band and recorded live with support from recording engineer Simon Mallett. It presents a largely instrumental and layered multidimensional sound journey for both the dance floor and your headphones.

Their album will be available in a limited edition run of 150 180gm vinyl records, or in digital format via Bandcamp from December 1st 2023 (or ask for it at your favourite independent record store).

Subset BC is celebrating the album’s release with a gig at Gisborne’s stunning Dome Bar and Cinema with special Guest DJ Olluss (Gisborne/Sydney) and projected visuals created by Dr Johnson Witihera (PhD Maori Art and Design) on Saturday 2nd December, 2023.

Band Members:
Ryan Raggett (bass)
Charles Barrie (bass)
Paulus McKinnon (bass)
Matt Tong (keyboards, synth)
Lincoln Wright (drums)

Links

• Facebook Page
• Instagram Page
• Bandcamp Page