SASAMI with Mood Killer

A night of queer pop at The Egg in Albany, NY!

Two Sasami’s exist in harmony. First is Sasami Ashworth, the conservatory-trained classical French horn player, producer, and composer—an artist with a studious approach to craft. And then there is all-caps SASAMI, the fearless performer and protagonist of her three increasingly audacious albums. For Blood On the Silver Screen, these two sides fused for her most epic and realized music to date: the all-out Sasami pop record. “This album is all about learning and respecting the craft of pop songwriting, about relenting to illogical passion, obsession, and guiltless pleasure,” Sasami says. “It’s about leaning into the chaos of romance and sweeping devotion—romanticism to the point of self-destruction.”

Opening portals to higher realms has long been the meandering path of experimental pop artist Mood Killer (they/them) culminating last year in their debut album “ABRACADABRA.” Bursting onto the effervescent LA scene in 2019 with pioneering EP “Liquify”, Mood, aka Michael Zarowny, quickly drew in a circle of collaborators and fans across the pop and alt spectrum, crafting a pioneering and unique blend of theatrical electronic pop and mystical panache. Their EP “Solidify” saw collaborations with Slipknot’s SID, The Garden’s Enjoy and Pussy Riot amongst others whilst Mood has performed with alt-pop greats Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek and Dorian Electra.