Posted by Scott Willats
Tonight, The Mod Club in Toronto plays host to Hamburg hipsters Digitalism. For many, this is as big as a Justice or a Skream show. Digitalism have, after all, been consistently putting out some of the most copied sounds of the past five years. Copied as in: people tend to borrow their style but never quite get it right.
Isi and Jence are two seemingly down-to-earth artists with great chemistry. Because they don’t stick to a defined genre, you never quite know what you’re going to get with these guys. One minute you’re listening to what sounds like indie electronic alternative (“Circles”), the next you’re hearing classic electro (“Stratosphere”) — and both tracks are putting a smile on your face.
They’ve definitely made it. Notwithstanding a lack of North American radio play, they are pretty much a household name for anyone who knows EDM. Big festivals and sold-out arena shows are as familiar to them as tight sweat-pits and hole-in-the-wall bars. Wherever their shows may be, they are sure to be crammed.
Digitalism – Stratosphere: LISTEN TO IT HERE
I’m looking forward to sitting down with them today, because I don’t just like their music — I like their taste in music. Just a couple of weeks ago I saw them Tweet a track from a German artist known as Erobique. Those familiar with him will know what a treat it was for me to discover this artist — all thanks to the two guys from Digitalism and their impeccable ears.
Looking forward to sitting down with them, and to catching the show afterwards. Hope to see you at The Mod Club. Get your tix at Embrace Presents!
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