Chicago’s Postrock Revival: New Album Touch Hits French Stage at FIJM

The Chicago-based post-rock ensemble Tortoise will perform at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM) to showcase material from their album Touch, according to reporting by Le Devoir.

The group, identified by Le Devoir as a pioneer of the American post-rock genre, is scheduled to appear as part of the festival’s programming. The performance focuses on the ensemble’s recent work, specifically the tracks featured on the Touch release.

The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is one of the largest jazz festivals in the world, held annually in Montreal, Quebec. It typically features a diverse range of artists spanning jazz, improvised music, and experimental genres such as post-rock.

Tortoise is recognized for its influence on the development of instrumental music in the United States, blending elements of jazz, electronic music, and dub. The group’s appearance at FIJM aligns with the festival’s history of booking avant-garde and experimental acts alongside traditional jazz performers.