Autometer Live in Odense: Krautrock Done Right

Autometer delivered a compelling krautrock set at Dexter in Odense, proving that sparse grooves and disciplined restraint can hit harder than any fuzz-drenched freakout. The trio — drawing members from Kashmir, Bisse, and SVIN — brought a post-punk edge and reggae-inflected bass lines that felt both familiar and entirely their own.

Funk, Discipline and the Art of the Groove

What sets Autometer apart in the krautrock landscape is their refusal to lean on genre clichés. Drummer Asger Techau keeps things stripped back, Lars Bech Pilgaard plays with unusual melodic directness, and Michael Vitus anchors everything in bass lines that channel reggae tradition and British post-punk grit. The result carries a soul-deep rhythmic pull — the kind of funk-adjacent momentum that locks a room in place without ever showing off.

Key Takeaways

Autometer's debut album Format arrived late last year, but this Odense show confirmed they are a live act worth seeking out. Tight, purposeful, and genuinely exciting, they left the room with no reason to wish they were anywhere else.

Author: Allthat.dk

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Published: April 20, 2026