As BEMF quickly approaches, the anticipation to get my mind blown away by hot shots like Matthew Dear, Fischerspooner's and Four Tets DJ Sets, and the rarely seen floor-stompers Schlachthofbronx makes me want to strap on some Depends, just in case. But upon further inspection I must say, these "underdogs" playing the fest are really living up to the bill.
First off, Slow Roast Records' Codes is really making buzz in the dance music scene, releasing some remixes for Major Lazer, Trigon and Dave Gee (Darkroom), and Harry Belafonte that'll make your feet fall off. If you've never checked out a BEACON show this is a great opportunity to see some insane visuals paired with a unique sound that's been described as "Brooklyn drone-electronica boy band". Doldrums, a.k.a. Airick Woodhead is another one to look out for. A one man project creating so many sounds you might be wondering if you've left Music Hall and entered some sort of jungle-space dimension.
Get there early and let DECADES' 4 piece band give it to you, with their future-psychedelic-disco set. And, have you ever heard of "making it rain blood on the dance floor"? If not, you've never been to a RINSED party. Residents Dan Wender and Blacky II have been bringing monthly debauchery to Public Assembly with their party usually decked out in blow-up dolls and bloody shower curtains. This time they're presenting the Fade To Mind showcase with Kingdom, Nguzunguzu, Girl Unit, and Total Freedom. That's far from it though, missing the likes of Donor, Treehouse DJs, Heathered Pearls, and Mess Kid would be like missing the G train in Bed-Stuy. - A.Pop