Buffalo-based psychedelic indie art rock band Aircraft make catchy pop tunes embedded with layers of thoughtful lyrics that reflect the past, present and future. Founded somewhere between time and space, Aircraft revolves around the observations of songwriter Justin John Smith. Years of experimental drug use combined with a deep interest in the mystical have created a unique take on the nature of reality that is expressed through his song craft. Lush vocal harmonies, swirling guitars (Ty Skelton), melodic bass lines (James Warren) and powerful drumming (Matt Cossman) create the perfect atmosphere for fragile vocals to float in and out of. Aircraft released their debut album Sonic Boom in 2013 receiving enthusiastic reviews and prompted a promotional tour throughout the northeast. The band is set to release their new follow-up EP 7 Gems From The Sparkling Void later this summer, seven songs that find these sonic astral adventurers setting the controls for the heart of tripped-out indie-art-pop.
Aircraft has continued to become a favored act at many regional music festivals including the Night Lights Fall Music Festival and NXNE in Toronto, and has also played in support of the likes of Thee Oh Sees, Ty Segall, Plants and Animals, Wildlife, Caveman and White Mystery. Intitial tour dates below, with more to be announced soon.
Aircraft’s 7 Gems From The Sparkling Void EP will be available on CD and digital formats August 28 via Admirable Traits Records
Jul 11 Sugar City – Buffalo, NY
Aug 18 Bidwell Park – Buffalo, NY
Aug 23 107.7 Localized Show – Buffalo, NY
Aug 29 Sugar City – Buffalo, NY
Sep 04 Mahall’s – Cleveland, OH
Sep 11 Night Lights Music Festival – Sherman, NY
Sep 19 Arlene’s Grocery – New York, NY
Sep 25 Bug Jar – Rochester, NY
Sep 26 Snug Harbor  – New Paltz, NY
Oct 16 Mohawk Place – Buffalo, NY
(more dates to be announced soon)