Atsuko Chiba

Atsuko Chiba is a Montreal-based experimental rock band known for their genre-blurring sound that merges post-rock intensity, psychedelic textures, and math-rock precision. Active since the 2010s, the group—featuring members like Karim Lakhdar, Kevin McDonald, and Anthony Piazza—crafts immersive, dynamic tracks built on hypnotic rhythms, swirling guitars, and atmospheric synths. Their 2022 album *Water, It Feels Like It’s Growing* showcases their knack for balancing cerebral complexity with emotional heft, while releases like *Trace* and live sessions (including their *Audiotree Worldwide* appearance) highlight their explosive, shapeshifting performances. With a reputation for both studio intricacy and visceral live energy, Atsuko Chiba has carved a niche as one of Montreal’s most compelling left-field rock acts.