Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Post-Rock Legends Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Paribu Art on April 18, 2026

Godspeed You! Black Emperor, taking the stage at Paribu Art on April 18, is a collective that redefined the boundaries of protest music with their instrumental compositions and defined a unique place in contemporary music history through their album series released between 1997 and 2002. Their first four albums, including F#A#∞ (1997) and Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven (2000), are considered classics of the era and genre, delivering a powerful voice against the alienation and sense of resistance born of late capitalism.

The group’s legendary live performances add further depth to their world. Their projections, reflecting stacked 16mm film loops, their analog visual language, and the tactile aesthetics of their album covers are among the most important elements that define their unique mythology. Having released only two official group photos in 25 years, given a few written interviews, and never used a website, video, or social media account; these choices are a powerful expression of their conscious distance from personality cults, commercial visibility, and commodification.

After a seven-year hiatus that began in 2003, Godspeed You! Black Emperor returned to the stage in December 2010. Since then, they have continued their work with hundreds of sold-out concerts and four new albums that have garnered widespread acclaim. With their ninth album, NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28.340 DEAD, set for release on October 4, 2024, the collective is preparing to deepen their musical universe even further.

This gathering at Paribu Art on April 18 invites all listeners who wish to experience Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s timeless aesthetics to embark on a unique musical journey.