Japanese alternative rock band Tricot are to be the special guests when Pixies play the Eden Sessions on July 9.

Also on the bill for the 2014 Eden Sessions with ASUS Transformer Book are Dizzee Rascal and Katy B (June 21), Skrillex (June 25), Ellie Goulding (July 8 – sold out), and Elbow (July 14 – sold out – and July 15). The 2014 headliners have all now been announced.

Tricot are made up of three female founding members: Ikkyu Nakajima (vocals and guitar), Motoko “Motifour” Kida (guitar and backing vocals), and Hiromi “hirohiro” Sagane (bass and backing vocals). The band formed in the historical Japanese city of Kyoto in 2010.

Their experimental music primarily consists of melodic post-rock-inspired sounds and complex rhythm reminiscent of math rock.

Tricot’s live performances vibrant and intense and they have been highly praised by fans and media.

In 2012 and 2013, they performed at most major festivals in Japan such as Arabaki Rock Fest, Fuji Rock Festival, Rock In Japan, Rising Sun Rock Festival, Monster Bash, Sweet Love Shower.

Tickets to the Pixies and Tricot Eden Session cost £35 plus £5 booking fee and are on sale now.

Sessions gig tickets can be purchased online at www.edensessions.com or through the Eden Box Office on 01726 811972.