Midnight Movies

The Profile

California-based trio known for hypnotic, Floydian-influenced guitars and an ethereal, declamatory drummer-vocalist Gena Olivier; arrangements often omit bass in favor of keyboards and sampling.

Described in reviews as a trio; Gena Olivier is the drummer and vocalist. Sound blends liquid, hypnotic Floydian guitars, keyboards and electronic effects; vocals compared to Nico and Laetitia Sadier (Stereolab). The band notably excludes bass, favoring keyboards and sampling. Tracks mentioned in reviews include 'Persimmon Tree', 'Time And Space', and 'Human Mind Trap'.

A California trio delivering hypnotic, Floydian-tinged psychedelia led by drummer/vocalist Gena Olivier. Vocals draw explicit comparisons to Nico and Laetitia Sadier, seen as both distinctive and at times monotonous. Instrumentation favors keyboards and sampling over bass, yielding spacey and occasionally heavy psych moments. Some tracks stand out (e.g., "Persimmon Tree", "Time And Space", "Human Mind Trap"), while others are considered less successful.