Pale Ramon

Pale Ramon is a Brooklyn-based psych-rock band co-founded by guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Kevin Plessner and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Emanuel Ayvas, best known for leading the orchestral rock ensemble Emanuel and the Fear. Drawing comparisons to Radiohead and Pink Floyd, Pale Ramon has earned critical praise for their atmospheric, emotionally resonant sound.

Their self-titled debut album was lauded for its dynamic blend of melody and intensity. PopMatters noted the band’s ability to explore contemporary themes with “raucous yet melodic poignancy.”

Ayvas brings a rich musical background to Pale Ramon. His previous project, Emanuel and the Fear, was featured as The Guardian’s ‘New Band of the Week,’ described as “like Rachel’s wigging out to Zeppelin while in the background Steve Albini tickles Michael Nyman into submission… enough orchestral synthesis to make ELO blush.” Plessner, meanwhile, honed his guitar work with New York-based indie rock acts Oceanographer and Monuments.

Pale Ramon recently completed their third studio album—The Yawn—a sweeping, immersive, concept album that intertwines a core rock band with a chamber orchestra. Set for release later this year, the album will be accompanied by a run of tour dates.