The preliminary lineup for Seattle's Decibel Festival announced earlier this week includes local talents Jacob London, Truckasauras, and Lusine. They join headliner techno heavyweight Carl Craig in the four day schedule of electronic music, visual art and new media September 25 - 28, 2008.
Jacob London performs fairly regularly around town but I've only caught one performance of the pair. It was at the Science Friction New Year's Eve party at the Langston Hughes Center where they played rad dance electronica mixes with sometime guitar accompaniment. They were also in the theme of the night, with a setup and props and costumes suitable for mad scientists. The room was dancing their glittery new year's eve asses off to the beats. Jacob London's been on my "to check out" list since, but the timing hasn't yet been right.
Truckasauras released their debut album Tea Parties, Guns and Valor in May. It boasts 9 original tracks, a cover of the theme from “Airwolf,” and an array of remixes by solid names in Northwest electronic music: Copy, DJ Collage, and Jerry Abstract all try a hand at reworking the group’s signature sound. The Trucks live set is super fun with a constant barrage of visuals brilliantly partnering with the tweaky compositions. The group recently started performing with a live drummer, which brings more depth and context to the group's sound.
The full lineup for the 2008 Decibel Festival will be announced mid-August. The preliminary lineup is below.
Who would you like to see added to the Decibel Festival lineup?
Preliminary 2008 Decibel Festival lineup:
- Carl Craig (US) - DJ Set
- Deadmau5 (CA) - Live
- Jahcoozi (DE) - Live
- The Bug featuring Warrior Queen (UK) - Live
- Dixon (DE) - DJ Set
- Audion (US) - Live
- Burnt Friedman (DE) - Live
- Luca Bacchetti (IT) - DJ Set
- Tujiko Noriko (JP) - Live
- Santiago & Bushido (US) - Live
- Barbara Morgenstern (DE) - Live
- Deaf Center (NO) - Live
- William Basinski (US) - Live
- Jeff Samuel (US/DE) - DJ
- Library Tapes (SE) - Live
- Akira Rabelais (US) - Live
- Mike Monday (UK) - DJ
- Eluvium (US) - Live
- Tycho (US) - Live
- Noah Pred (CA) - Live
- Derek Plaslaiko (US) - Live
- Eskmo (US) - Live
- Kilowatts (US) - Live
- Alland Byallo (US) - DJ
- Jeff Greinke (US) - Live
- Welder (US) - Live
- Jacob London (US) - Live
- Deru (US) - Live
- Lusine (US) - Live
- Craig Kuna (US) - DJ
- Nalepa (US) - Live
- Nikola Baytala (US) - DJ
- Sammy D (US) - DJ
- Truckasauras (US) - Live
The bold emphasis is mine and reflects who I will likely make a point to see (unless there's a crazy schedule conflict with someone from the to-be-announced final list that I want to see more).
For those playing at home, URB Magazine is running a contest to give away package for two including air travel, accommodations, and tickets to the Decibel Festival. Enter here no later than August 15.
Reviews
1 Chris Estey said on July 18, 2008
This is fantastic, Jeanine! I have always wanted to do this festival and really appreciate the recommendations. Would love to see some reviews of yours of any recent releases for them here or elsewhere. You have the knowledge!
2 Lucy Bland said on July 22, 2008
We are super excited to announce that we've been invited to play Decibel Festival this year!
xo
Lucy Bland
3 Chris Estey said on July 22, 2008
And I super excited to say that you KICKED ASS at the TIG "Exile in Guyville" night and now you will be making sure I come see you at the Decibel Festival as well!
4 Shilo Urban said on July 25, 2008
You should add THE GLITCH MOB to the lineup, 'cuz there gonna be here baby! Prepare to get slayed- you imaginary girls should really put these guys on your list!
5 Shilo Urban said on September 13, 2008
Need help sorting through all the performers and lineups at Decibel?
Read my showcase recommendations here: http://blog.culturemob.com/shilos-guide-and-showcase-picks-for-decibel-festival-2008
This is what the festival director had to say about my picks:
"Excellent break down of the 2008 program Shilo. As someone who’s incredibly familiar with the artists performing this year, I can say with complete confidence that you seriously nailed it. Anyone unsure of what to check out this year should follow these suggestions."
Read all the showcase information the Decibel Festival and discover local events at CultureMob.com.
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