Hey Memphis! What’s scary, lavish, and awesome all over?
It’s this weekend’s long list of shows! In this edition, we’ve got you checking out a synth pop staple, going to see indie darlings from Brooklyn, and getting crunk with a local legend. Hope you’ve got your costume ready—it’s time for some weekend shots!
Friday, (10/26) kicks things off right with a hella show from THE chickenhead expert, Project Pat. Newby’s Memphis hosts Trick or Beats, a Halloween-themed costume show that features music from the ’90s trap hound as well as a crunk selection from DJ Ben Murray.
Those that are able to make it out early are in for a super special treat as underground Memphis producer Minivan Markus will play a set of weirdo beats characterized by abstract synth work, syncopated beats, and lots of deep bass. SPOILER ALERT: this is what the future sounds like.
If rap isn’t your speed, no worries. Six-string Brooklyn notables Woods are coming to The Hi-Tone Cafe. Woods are a homey, loose quartet who rely on loose guitar work and interesting mixes to deliver an abundance of charm. Widowspeak is another low-key indie band that emphasizes a lack of polish only to show how well they make up for it compositionally. Equally off-the-radar (and Memphis’ own) Toxie are also billed filling out the evening.
Saturday, (10/27) koesn’t change the pace, and keeps things moving with 2010 break-out synth pop stars Passion Pit rolling through Minglewood Hall. Although success came easy with their uber hit “Sleepyhead,” the Pit hasn’t lost its passion, returning with 2012’s Gosammer to positive fan and critical reception. Youngblood Hawke are also set to play, bringing their youthful pop/rock sound as well as Canadian indie rock quartet Hollerado.
If you’re not in your teen years and need a bit of grit in your sound system, Kudzu‘s across town is hosting that very show. New Science System will bring an educated and strange sort of psychedelic metal full of tongue-in-cheek overtones and awesome, awesome guitar shredding. Sin City Scoundrels and their sound that bounces anywhere from jazz to funk to metal are also billed. Two-piece Snagglepus come equipped with guitar music with teeth, and Yardsale is billed with a healthy serving of rock.
