Eiko Ishibashi

Pioneer Works teams ups with Public Records for the annual Durations Festival to present a rare appearance in PW's main hall, from acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Eiko Ishibashi, performing live to visuals from Ryusuke Hamaguchi, titled GIFT.

About the artist...

Eiko Ishibashi is a Japanese multi-instrumentalist whose work has ranged from acclaimed singer-songwriter albums to scores for film, television, theater and exhibitions to improvised music. She has collaborated with international artists such as Jim O’Rourke, Keiji Haino, Charlemagne Palestine, Merzbow, Giovanni Di Domenico, Phew, and many others.

Her own records have been released by Drag City, Black Truffle, and Editions Mego, amongst others.

Amongst her film scores is Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s 2021 Academy Award winning film "Drive My Car" for which she won the “Discovery of the Year” award at The World Soundtrack Awards.

She can also be heard on her radio residency on NTS Radio.