SONDER: Mary Ocher at The Vanguard

Mary Ocher has been pushing the boundaries between pop and avant-garde for almost two decades, with playful and colorful form, and clever content that winks at everyone who recognizes its cultural and historical references. Her new album joins a series of apocalyptic and politically charged concept albums.

The critically acclaimed new album Your Guide To Revolution is a joyful ode to hope, released just six months after its predecessor, the edgy and experimental Approaching Singularity: Music for The End of Time. It was picked by The Quietus as "Album of The Week" and it joins Bandcamp's favorite Records of The Year.

The new recordings feature collaborations with post-rock giants Mogwai, composer Roberto Cacciapaglia, pieces byfusion harpist Dorothy Ashby and 12th century Persian poet Omar Khayyam, a homage to electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire and much more. Covering a vast musical landscape from leftfield pop and field recordings, to cosmic synth compositions, folk, post-punk and deconstructed techno.

SONDER is dedicated to showcasing left-field artists pushing the boundaries of sound and creativity. Focused on experimental music and adjacent art forms, SONDER highlights visionary talents who are reshaping genres and challenging the status quo. From avant-garde compositions to interdisciplinary performances, the program offers a platform for unconventional artists to explore new sonic landscapes and unique creative expressions.

SONDER offers audiences a chance to experience the future of music and contemporary art, in its most daring, boundary-breaking form.