God Is An Astronaut + Jo Quail

God Is An Astronaut + Jo Quail at La Rayonne

La Rayonne is delighted to host God Is An Astronaut + Jo Quail for an evening devoted to immersive sound and emotional intensity. From our vantage point as the venue, we are preparing a stage environment that frames the Irish trio’s wide-screen post-rock and the British composer’s visionary cello works with clarity and care. This date brings together two artists who thrive on dynamic contrasts: the hushed introspection that lets an audience lean in, and the sudden surges that lift the room into collective release. We welcome fans who value musicianship, storytelling without words, and an audiovisual experience that rewards attentive listening. Expect a night built on live energy rather than spectacle for its own sake, where texture, pacing, and the resonance of each note are given space to bloom. At La Rayonne, we champion performances that re-center the concert hall as a place for discovery; this pairing embodies that spirit, offering Lyon a rare opportunity to witness two singular voices in contemporary instrumental music share the same canvas.

About the artists and their current momentum

God Is An Astronaut have forged a path as one of Europe’s most influential post-rock outfits, continually refining their language of soaring guitars, elegant synth lines, and meticulous rhythmic drive. In recent years, the group has kept up a forward motion that blends renewal with reflection: Ghost Tapes #10 distilled their visceral, high-contrast side, while The Beginning Of The End revisited foundational material with a modern, live-in-studio intensity that underscores how far their sound has traveled. Their concerts have earned a reputation for atmospheric lighting, patient builds, and cathartic climaxes—elements that translate beautifully in a room that lets silence and thunder carry equal weight. Sharing the bill, Jo Quail brings a distinct perspective as a composer and soloist whose amplified cello, looping techniques, and orchestral imagination create the sensation of a full ensemble unfolding in real time. Works associated with The Cartographer and her evolving live repertoire demonstrate a gift for architecture: movements that interlock, melodies that rise from granular textures, and harmonies that pivot from luminous to shadowed in a heartbeat. For us at La Rayonne, this is a dream alignment: two artists at the height of their craft, each fluent in the art of transforming a stage into a landscape.

What makes this night special for La Rayonne is the way it invites listeners into a journey rather than a snapshot. We anticipate sets shaped like narratives, with God Is An Astronaut tracing arcs from fragile ambience to volcanic release, and Jo Quail sculpting intricate, loop-based forms that bloom into choral resonance and percussive propulsion. Our aim is to present their music with the depth it deserves: a mix that preserves detail and sensual weight, lighting that complements dynamics rather than overwhelms them, and a room calibrated for connection between performers and audience. As a venue committed to artistic currency, we are proud to host artists who continue to evolve—touring internationally, revisiting their catalogs with fresh ears, and introducing new ideas on stage. Whether you come for the trio’s cinematic surge or the cellist’s boundary-pushing composition, you will find a concert designed for deep focus and shared energy. La Rayonne offers the setting; God Is An Astronaut + Jo Quail supply the spark, the patience, and the storm—an evening that promises to resonate well beyond its final note.