I got to check out the
Chrome Sparks show this weekend at 285 Kent, for the last stop of his US tour. He plays downtempo electronic music with a live band consisting of a sometimes drummer and midi pad striker, a midi-synth and percussion guy, and himself on an analog synth and some vocals. I really appreciated how tight there live set was, reflecting the relentless touring he has engaged in. He worked the crowd to a frenzy with the hits "marijuana" and with new music I didn't recognize, and took us on an absolute trip. I noticed a couple next to me putting blotting paper on their tongues. The visuals were cool but it wasn't a big lighting thing just a cool projection behind the band.
Alex Burkat also totally blew me away as the house DJ. He played a
set for dancers after Chrome Sparks finished their encore and opened
with Tweet - Oops (there goes my shirt). Still one of the best selectors
in the city and a really incredible rising production talent. Here is his !!! - Slyd remix - out now on Warp records.
You can catch Burkat DJing at his monthly party
N.I.S. this Wednesday if you happen to be in NYC:
Infinity Shred played before Chrome Sparks and they have a really finely honed sound that I dig on their soundcloud.
Thanks also to MH for tour gifting me the Chrome Sparks T Shirt and of course Annie and LongArms is the crew.
Here are some of my favorite photos from the night:
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MH the Verb at 285 Kent during one of Alex Burkat's Sets |
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As she walked away I told her it was a good picture and she gave me the finger |
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Chrome Sparks live at 285 Kent. Jeremy played the MPK25 predominantly. |
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Fans after the encore |
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Relaxing with the skateboard after a good show |
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