Concert Review: Nosaj Thing and Daedelus

Recently I attended a show at Neumos sponsored by the Decibel Festival, Daedelus and Nosaj Thing. I haven't been to an electronic music show in the while. The crowd was a mix of young people hip ladies and gents, and a lot of black wide leg jean and faded sweatshirt wearin' dudes who likely eat a ton of Cheetos, play lots of COD, and frequent redtube to fill the sexual void. I was in it to appease my friend, and ultimately watch Nosaj's set which didn't start until after ten which, I suppose, isn't out of the question when it comes to seeing live music acts. I was probably four $4 tallboys deep at this point and ready to dance.

Nosaj comes on after Jogger who played an enjoyable, although unmemorable set. He starts if off with a some real nice ambient, but danceable beats. I really enjoyed hearing my fave and more popular songs start out with an obscure beat and slowly take shape into the more recognizable melodies with a bit more bass and body. I was feeling the chill energy that vibed like a party but not like a rave. The set was short and before I knew it the lights came on and he was clearing out the gear for Daedelus.


Between the set, my buddy Jesse comes up to me with a large gentleman wearing a shirt that says, "Masturbate" (see description of this type of person in paragraph one) and says, "Holly, dawg. This is my homie JaYson! He was on HOARDERS!" I knew he was on Hoarders, I'd spotted him earlier. He was on the season premier (which he also told me) featuring he and his sister attempting to help clean out their mother's house where they found two dead cats crushed under garbage. Pretty gross. But, he likes electronic music so, way to rock it Jason.


Daedelus came on and most people were stoked; me being rather ambivalent towards the whole performance. Gave it my best shot but it just sounded like the same two samples over and over again. I tried to dance but found myself mellowing out because the beats were obscure or boring. Perhaps needless to say, the Daedelus show was anticlimactic and I wouldn't pay to see him again. Keep watching Nosaj Thing to see what he's got up his sleeve.