Halma

**Halma** is a German instrumental trio crafting intricate math rock and post-rock soundscapes since their formation in Bonn around 2002. Known for their DIY ethos, brothers Christoph (guitar) and Andreas (drums), alongside bassist Dominik, layer twinkling guitar melodies, punchy basslines, and precision drumming into dynamic, rhythmically playful compositions. Their sound—reminiscent of a chess match between *Tortoise* and *Toe*—avoids flashy theatrics, focusing instead on tightly interwoven grooves and hypnotic repetition. With self-released albums like *Driving by Numbers* (2019) and *Phlegraean Fields* (2023), they’ve built a cult following among fans of cerebral, groove-forward rock, often sharing splits and collaborating with peers like The Tidal Sleep. True to their namesake (the board game Halma), their music feels both strategic and joyfully unpredictable.