Fighting against learned techniques, Cloud Becomes Your Hand pullsracing percussion, synthesizers and frantic violin into their raucous avant-rock storm.

Founded either as a theatrical stage experiment or the home recording project of composer Stephe Cooper, New York outfit Cloud Becomes Your Hand have evolved into a six piece ensemble replete with two sets of percussion, violin, synths, guitars and bass. Renowned for their chaotic live shows and colorful gimmicks, the resulting clash of instruments spans everything from Canterbury psych to the angular agitation of Oingo Boingo and early Devo. Latest release, ‘Rest in Fleas’, feels like a joyful journey through a strange land, and revealsCloud Becomes Your Hand tobe one of the leading lights of New York’s vibrantexperimental scene.