God Is an Astronaut

The Profile

God Is an Astronaut is an Irish post-rock band from County Wicklow, formed in 2002 by brothers Torsten and Niels Kinsella with drummer Lloyd Hanney. Known for cinematic, instrumental soundscapes and immersive live visuals, they have released a string of notable albums including The End of the Beginning, All Is Violent, All Is Bright, Far From Refuge, the self-titled God Is an Astronaut, Age of the Fifth Sun, Origins, Helios | Erebus, Epitaph, Ghost Tapes #10 and Somnia.

Irish post-rock trio founded in County Wicklow (2002) by Torsten and Niels Kinsella with Lloyd Hanney; noted for instrumental, cinematic compositions and strong live visuals; releases originally on their own Revive Records.

DeBaser’s reviews portray God Is an Astronaut as an Irish post-rock mainstay blending cinematic guitars with electronics. Early works and the self-titled album earn strong praise, while Origins divides opinions for its shift and added vocals. Helios/Erebus is framed as a return to form, and live reports highlight immersive visuals. Overall sentiment leans positive, especially for their emotive, instrumental core.