Free Whenever’s music sits somewhere in between form (saguna) and formlessness (nirguna).
The band’s guiding philosophy and approach to making music is rooted in the ancient practice of long-form improvisation. The result is a unique blend of vintage psychedelia, dub reggae, eastern modality, and African rhythmic tradition that leaves listeners high — fully immersed in a synesthetic sound experience.
Free Whenever’s self-proclaimed “psychedelic groove music” identity is built on their intertwining, conversational bass and guitar melodies over a backbone of Afro-Latin percussion and punchy, hip hop-inspired drums.
From a humble bedroom recording setup, founding members Trevor LaVecchia and Neil Guleria have put out five releases over a two-year period, which garnered attention from a growing worldwide fanbase. Since then, the band has grown to include live contributor Brendan Steuart on drums allowing them to take their music from the streets of Manhattan to world-class venues like the Sultan Room and sharing the stage with artists like Karina Rykman.
Their next album, the eponymously named Free Whenever, is set for release in April 2024 with the first single due out on February 2nd.
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Booking: Freewheneverbooking@gmail.com
Website: https://www.freewheneverband.com
Insta/TikTok: @freewheneverband
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Bandcamp: https://freewhenever.bandcamp.com/
