DURATIONS: William Basinski, Cholla
About This Event
William Basinski, an American avant‑garde composer and multi‑instrumentalist known for long‑form ambient, drone and minimalist work, performs at Public Records alongside electronic artist Cholla. Basinski’s practice moves between composition, performance and audiovisual art—his New York presentation Lightscape: William Basinski at The Shed placed sound in dialogue with space and image—and the bill foregrounds extended duration, texture and timbral detail rather than conventional song forms.
About the Artists
William Basinski
William Basinski is an American avant-garde composer and multi-instrumentalist whose work moves between composition, performance, and audiovisual art. Based in Los Angeles, he is known for long-form pieces shaped by ambient, drone, and minimalist methods, sometimes incorporating clarinet and saxophone.
Cholla
Cholla is an electronic group heard in New York City rooms built for close listening, including Public Records. Their work sits near the borders of ambient and minimalist club music, shaped by long durations and gradual shifts rather than overt hooks.