All the Jazz Fest hoopla has subsided. The residents of New Orleans have funked and danced until their behinds couldn’t shake anymore, and it’s time to just chill. Thursday at the Republic, lo-fi producer Henry Laufer, better known to fans as Shlohmo, promises a chill time giving down tempo fans the perfect opportunity to do just that, with his atmospheric beats that inspire more head nodding than booty dropping.
An L.A. native who has been making a name for himself in the lo-fi electronic scene, Shlomo’s beats give a heavy nod to both hip hop and psychedelic influences.
With his work reminiscent of the Mo’ Wax sound, Shlohmo has become a critic’s darling since the release of his 2011 full length album Bad Vibes.
He has been praised for his futuristic take on lo-fi that builds upon his many influences, including Flying Lotus, DJ Shadow, and Amon Tobin. The overarching aesthetic of the album focuses on barely audible, futuristic sounds that grow to become the final centerpiece of the track. He has been lauded for creating a new and different take on the genre.
Recently, Shlohmo has been collaborating with R&B artist Jeremih. NPR premiered a duet from the two last February called No More.
Joining Shlomo at the Republic will be labelmates Deej and Purple. The sound cloud link is to a Shlohmo remix of a song by labelmate Purple who will be joining him at the Republic.
