Chris Forsyth is an innovative American guitarist known for an expansive approach that defies the boundaries of rock and improvisational music. His virtuosic playing style incorporates elements of art-rock, psychedelia, and Americana, resulting in a sound that is both intricate and accessible. A figurehead of the 21st-century experimental guitar music scene, Forsyth's ability to weave tapestries of sound is paralleled by few.

Emerging from the Philadelphia music scene, Forsyth's solo career and work with The Solar Motel Band have earned him wide acclaim. His discography showcases an artist dedicated to pushing the limits of the guitar, with works that build upon layered improvisational passages and structured compositions. Albums like "All Time Present" and "Dreaming in the Non-Dream" highlight Forsyth's mastery in creating vast sonic landscapes, while live recordings such as "Rare Dreams: Solar Live 2.27.18 (Expanded)" display his and the band's formidable presence as dynamic live performers. With a catalog that continues to grow, as seen in the versatility of "Evolution Here We Come" and the depth of "First Flight REDUX," Chris Forsyth remains a vital force in contemporary music, always searching for new horizons in the world of sound.

Genres

Drone Folk

Experimental Psych

Latest Release

Chris Forsyth Plays Love Devotion Surrender (Live)

Chris Forsyth

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released May 20, 2024