Piano Rach is neither comprised solely of piano, nor is it exclusively rach. However, the name "Neo Fur Bolt" was already taken, so something had to give... Regardless of their namesake instrument, it's no shock to hear 88 keys here and there, but what comes as a pleasant surprise is the refreshing take on rich, textured and sublimely bittersweet rock, fitting somewhere snug between Arcade Fire, Wilco and Stereolab. The band began in Toronto, Canada - where multi-instrumentalist Matthew Parker asked friends to help on a studio project. This was back in 2001, just a few weeks before the world went bananas. The result is groovy and orchestral; bouncing back and forth from bubbly, colourful jazz-rock to raucous, bombastic noise jams. Piano Rach are now located in London, UK and have grown into a ferocious live act with Parker singing from behind the drums, along with keys, samples, bass and guitar provided by guests Max Zoccheddu (ex-Sunny Day Sets Fire) and Marina Cristofalo (Lilies on Mars).