On November 30, 2025, Gretchen welcomes a unique convergence of sonic explorers as James Holden & Wacław Zimpel present their transformative live collaboration. Known for dissolving genre borders and forging meditative grooves from the most unexpected intersections, Holden and Zimpel channel modular electronics and virtuosic clarinet into a singular psychedelic narrative. Their improv-rooted, boundary-blurring performances are rarely witnessed, promising a night of kinetic experiment and deep listening.

Pushing forward the dialogue between human touch and machine circuitry, Holden & Zimpel craft immersive journeys where intricate rhythms and drifting melodies intertwine. Equal parts club hypnosis and avant-garde freedom, their set traverses minimal techno pulses, folkloric themes and spiraling, cosmic euphoria. This is electronic music in constant flux—captivating, restless and alive.

Arrive early and open to possibility as Gretchen becomes a portal for collective experience, transformed by the duo’s intuitive interplay. HOLDEN & ZIMPEL *live is more than a performance—it’s an invitation to lose yourself, find something new, and witness two artists at the height of their improvisational powers.