Epistrophe ‘EP’ Smith wears black thick rimmed glasses and carries his suitcase everywhere he goes. He’s a schooled session bassist & composer, but he’s not the kind of guy to brag about that stuff. As far as he’s concerned he’s an unassuming bloke with a deep passion for electronic music.

Using the freedom presented through improvisation and the hypnotic and rich sounds only electronic music can create EP Smith’s style fuses live improvisation with electronica. Sub bass, crunchy snares, lots of clicky noises and a barrage of cymbals provide a foundation for the live instruments – double & electric bass, vocals, guitars and keyboards.

On stage you’ll find him standing behind his brown leather suitcase meaningfully perched on a modified keyboard stand. The case lid is up, cables spilling out, and hidden by the retro exterior lies all manner of electronic components, controllers and samplers. He can be found dancing back and forth next to his beautifully crafted electric double bass which stands upright next to him.

There is intense concentration on his face as he feverishly manipulates the controllers, producing interesting pops and clicks that jaunt along with the underlying beat. The line between electronic and live instruments are purposely blurred in parts, but in others the acoustic tones are heard clearly. Melodic phrases flicker past as the hypnotic loops create an intricate soundscape.