Sotos

Hailing from France, the group Sotos inscribes its brand of progressive rock in the rich avant-garde heritage of this country. Drawing inspiration from the Zeuhl of Magma and the chamber rock of Univers Zero (yes, the latter's Belgian, but it's close enough), Sotos weaves avant-prog anthems that are both challenging and driving. Comprised of a creative (and noisy) guitarist, a solid rhythm section, and a string section consisting of violin and cello, the group fills a gap between the directness of ‘90s King Crimson and the acoustic compositions of early Univers Zero and Art ...