EXXASENS & An Corporation & Akami

In the organizer's words:

[Instr. post-metal / post-rock / math]

𝗘𝗫𝗫𝗔𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦

Style: Instrumental Postrock / Spacerock / Progrock | Home: Barcelona, CAT

EXXASENS, a post-rock, instrumental rock and cosmic rock band from Barcelona, began in 2007 as a DIY project by Jordi Ruiz. Originally founded as a solo project, EXXASENS became a full band in 2011 with the release of ELEVEN MILES. Since then, they have released eight studio albums.

Their sound is a blend of atmospheric guitars, sweeping synthesizers and powerful bass lines, influenced by bands like Pink Floyd, U2, The Cure and instrumental icons like Explosions in the Sky and Porcupine Tree. This unique blend of post-rock and progressive elements has made EXXASENS a force to be reckoned with in the genre.

After solidifying their sound, the band embarked on tours across Europe, Russia and Spain, sharing the stage with influential bands such as Toundra, Maybeshewill and 65daysofstatic.

𝗔𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Style: Instrumental/Experimental Post-Rock / Strings | Home: Shanghai, CN

With only one album released, An Corporation was invited to dunk!festival 2025 in Belgium. The instrumental rock band from Shanghai, known for their grandiose, exploratory and almost apocalyptic sound, shakes listeners to the core with their confident, self-titled debut. The band, which employs a double bassist and a violinist in addition to its drummer and guitarist, makes post-rock on a grand scale - in the spirit of bands such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Russian Circles. Full of rousing passages, defiant codas and a tight musicality more commonly found in metal acts, it relishes the opportunity to swim against the tide - as on the frantic and anarchic "White Dragon Horse" or the droning mood-maker "拨" - and actively avoids the sentimental gloss that the genre is all too fond of applying, instead imposing its ideas and textures on the listener. For those who like their instrumental rock with a bit more bite, An Corporation is just the kick you need.

𝗔𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗶

Style: Instrumental Space Snyth | Home: Munich, DE

akami is a solo musician from Munich who creates a mixture of different genres. His music combines elements of post-rock, shoegaze, synthwave, electronica and indie to create a perhaps novel sound.

akami's compositions are characterized by repetitive synthesizer pads that create a hypnotic atmosphere. He manages to merge electronic, psychedelic and sometimes rock elements, always with a hint of melancholy.

For his music, akami uses a variety of instruments and techniques. He combines synthesizers, drum loops and guitar to create his multi-layered soundscapes. Of particular interest is his use of the dulcimer, which gives his music an additional, unusual texture.

As a self-taught and multi-instrumental solo musician, akami has developed a very personal and experimental approach. His influences come from the instrumental-cinematic field and post-rock with electronic elements.

The music of akami, whose real name is Andreas Mitterhofer, invites you to dream and manages to blur the boundaries between different genres to create something truly unique.