Off Contact

Off Contact is a Sioux Falls, South Dakota based band crafting a sound that resists easy classification, pulling from post-punk urgency, Madchester grooves, shoegaze haze, psychedelic textures, and the slow burn build of post-rock. Their music lives in the space between tension and release. It's danceable yet atmospheric, grounded in deep grooves while reaching toward something more expansive. Their 2023 album "Peals Before Swine" drew comparisons to bands like Fugazi, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Sonic Youth, Mission of Burma, and Wire... high praise that speaks to both their raw edge and experimental leanings. But Off Contact isn’t interested in imitation; they use those touchstones as a launch point for something distinctly their own. Their upcoming release "Can You?", arriving July 2026, builds on that foundation with richer textures, deeper rhythmic pockets, and a wider sense of space. Drawing comparisons to contemporaries such as Iceage, Daiistar, Shame, and Ulrika Spacek. At its heart, Off Contact is a jack-of-all-trades sonic assembly: Pat Nelson (bass) and Brogan Costa (drums) lock into a tight, steady pulse, while Qarl Koyzer (vocals/keys) and Simon Keller (guitar) stretch that foundation outward. Layering tension, color, and atmosphere into a cohesive, evolving sound. Off Contact is a band that feels as much as it moves, a rising act worth watching