And So I Watch You from Afar in Birkenhead

And So I Watch You from Afar are a Northern Irish instrumental rock band formed in Belfast in 2005. Their music draws on post-rock and math rock, built around interlocking guitars, abrupt rhythmic shifts and large ensemble passages. The self-titled debut introduced tracks including “Set Guitars to Kill,” while Gangs, All Hail Bright Futures and The Endless Shimmering established the core of their catalogue. In 2009, they supported Them Crooked Vultures during the supergroup’s tour of the UK and Ireland. A decade later, the band marked the debut album’s tenth anniversary with a dedicated tour and a hometown performance at Belfast’s Ulster Hall. Their festival history includes appearances at ArcTanGent and 2000trees, two UK events closely associated with progressive and independent rock.