Gracing the rooftop of Supersonic, Karl D’Silva brings his singular energy to the skies above Birmingham. A strong force in the UK underground, his presence promises something truly special.
Raised in a household where music was constantly played, D’Silva began learning the first of many instruments – the guitar – at the age of 8, and would go on to make his name as a saxophonist in the UK’s experimental music scene. Over the last 20 years he has worked with artists including Ex Easter Island Head, Oren Ambarchi, Stephen Mallinder of Cabaret Voltaire, and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, performing at iconic venues such as Café OTO, the ICA, and The White Hotel, and festivals including Supersonic Festival, Sounds From The Other City, and ACID HORSE. The culmination of 30 years of music-making, D’Silva’s debut album of alt-pop songs, Love Is A Flame In The Dark, draws inspiration from years of collaborations with boundary-pushing experimental artists, as well as the pioneering electronic pop music of his native South Yorkshire.
“You expected Charli xcx to drop one of the British pop albums of the year – rather less so a bloke from Rotherham” – The Guardian
