Saetia + The Distance
By Kit Macdonald
Formed in 1997, New York City's Saetia left an indelible mark on the nineties underground rock scene with their unique style, which fuses the intensity of screamo with gloriously melodic moments to create a surging, every-swelling tide of chaos and beauty. Influenced by post-hardcore and post-rock, they broke genre barriers and left an indelible mark on the scene despite their short initial lifespan – they broke up in 1999.
In 2022 they reformed, to the delight of generations of screamo aficionados, of which barc elona has more than a few. This is their first visit to our city since their reformation, and a mix of classics and new material is promised. Support comes from The Distance, a hardcore band formed in 2019 who have dropped two superb albums to date, most recently 2024's The Wound.