Outlet Drift

An experimental band hailing from Taitung, Taiwan, Outlet Drift’s music is best described as intense, meditative and spiritual. The band comprises three musicians from the indigenous group, the Amis, also known as Pangcah: Wushang Pihay (guitar/vocals), Putad Pihay (bass/vocals) and Linken (percussion/vocals).

Putad’s unwavering bass lines are akin to the rhythms of ocean waves, while Linken’s drumbeats are often surprising and unexpected, topped up with Wushang’s dynamic and highly expressive guitar tones. Together, these harmonious counterpoints bring tacit understanding and narrative to the songs. Starting with catchy melodies, the trio swims atop waves of free improvisation, from intense climaxes to soft ebbs and flows and everything in between. The trio take inspiration from traditional indigenous songs, harvest festival dances, and Amis art and rituals.

Each with their own style and identity, they unite to form a cohesive whole. In addition to modern instruments, they also use self-made ones, created using natural materials, which cements the band’s connection and dialogue with the earth. They create their own musical forms and structures, making each performance a unique experience through which they express true emotion.

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