French instrumental post-doom power trio Bartowsky share full video of their live session at Congregation

French instrumental post-doom power trio Bartowsky share a full live session video, released on June 26th, 2026.

Recorded last May at Congregation, Bartowsky’s live session features songs »Why Elephants Die In Space«, »Sad Worms« and »Raccoon’s Last Moonshine«.

Setlist:
01. Why Elephants Die In Space
02. Sad Worms
03. Raccoon’s Last Moonshine

Bartowsky is an instrumental power trio hailing from Briec, France. Carving out a distinct space in the underground music scene, the band crafts intense, cinematic soundscapes that bridge the massive, slow-burning weight of stoner doom with the emotional, soaring dynamics of post-rock. Inspired by Pelican, Russian Circles, We Lost The Sea and Monolord.

Stripping away the need for vocals, the trio focuses entirely on tectonic sonic textures and heavy, narrative-driven instrumentation. By utilizing a standard power trio format to its absolute limits, Bartowsky shapes a wall of sound that feels both apocalyptic and deeply immersive, exploring thematic concepts like cosmic isolation through tracks such as »Why Elephants Die In Space«.

Photo credit: Lucie Boucher

The band commented: “We’ve been teasing it for weeks, and it’s finally here! Today, we’re unveiling Congregation, a live session filmed on May 24, 2026.

Immerse yourself in this moment captured live, and experience the energy and intensity that fueled us throughout the shoot.

A huge thank you to everyone joining us on this journey and bringing this music to life alongside us. Sit back, turn up the volume, and let yourself get carried away. Enjoy the video!”

Director: Clément Mona
Technical crew: Marc Lanouiller and Lucie Boucher
Logo: Jo Riou

Bartowsky is:
Maxime – Guitar/Synth
Clément – ​​Bass
Thomas – Drums

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well