oOoOO--say it with me now: "oh"--a San Francisco based witch house project created by Chris Dexter, is playing at Strange Matter tonight. oOoOO is slow, repetitive, dark, and bassy. Take a listen here...
I enjoy witch house because it doesn't have to sound good. I question if it's even supposed to. It just has to feel good. A good witch house track lacks the slap-your-ass, over the top aspects of dubstep (much of which i don't enjoy), but it still feels like it just slid its hand up your skirt. It's dirty. Your feet bounce slightly when its on. It's a party of people on methadone. I like oOoOO, and I'm pumped for them to come to town. Consider spending your Tuesday at Strange Matter. Drink a Faygo and vodka. Get a little weird.
Hydrophonic, "heavy-blues metal from San Fran," will be opening. Not sure how cock rock fits the bill, but they do know how to riff. No, actually, I'm kidding--the Hydrophonics on this bill is a one-man project from RVA's own Evan Morris, incorporating tape loops and beat mashes that should fit well with oOoOO's more chilled-out recent sounds. You'll also hear RVA faves Mutwawa, Anduin, and Negative Gemini--three great projects that you should already be aware of if you're following the local electronic music scene at all.
It all happens tonight starting at 9 PM at Strange Matter (929 W. Grace St). Admission is $12 in advance (though if you're seeing this post after 6 AM, advance sales have ended--here's the link anyway for you early birds: http://ooooorva.eventbrite.com/), or $15 at the door. For more info, check out the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/160268680790924/