Melancholy forms the common thread throughout this special evening, as 22AD and Selma Peelen each explore the mood in their own distinct way. 22AD channels melancholy into a powerful blend of stoner rock, grunge, and post-metal, with heavy guitars and hypnotic rhythms that pull you in. Selma Peelen taps into the vulnerable and raw sides of melancholy through her dark, cinematic folk — with a touch of anger and hope. Together, they create a layered experience full of tension, solace, and reflection.
Music can scrape and grate, but it can also reassure: 22AD, formed in Utrecht, enchants audiences with a powerful wall of sound, blurring the boundaries between stoner rock, grunge, and post-metal. Their music is heavily influenced by the heavy rock of the 90s, with echoes of bands like Deftones, Nine Inch Nails, Alice in Chains, and Queens of the Stone Age.
22AD has shared the stage with notable acts such as Komatsu and Kid Harlequin, and recently performed at a sold-out StonerGrungFest. On stage, their combination of low and heavy guitars, pounding rhythms, harmony vocals, and synth-infused soundscapes create a surreal, hypnotic experience for their audience.