Sundara Karma Backstage with Best Fit
17 September 2016, 20:00
Photography by
Sara Amroussi-Gilissen
(Photos)
Berkshire indie four-piece Sundara Karma were in London for a headline show at Heaven and Sara Amroussi-Gilissen donned her camera to bring back this brilliant photo feature, with everything from sofa reclining to surreal art work, ink galore and even a hand dryer.
Sundara Karma’s debut album, Youth is Only Ever Fun in Retrospect, including the single “She Said”, is set for release on 6 January via RCA/Chess Club.
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