Noise Pop: Kid Koala February 25, 2011

w/ DJ Swayzee, Jel, J House

21+

Kid Koala

Growing up in Vancouver, Canada, and now living in Montreal, turntablist extraordinaire Kid Koala first began experimenting with his now signature scratch technique on his sister’s record player. While in college, his innovative style set the club scene on fire in Montreal, landing him an opening spot on tour with the Beastie Boys before his debut album was even produced. Now, the famed underground mix master is slinging a stylized and stuttering collection of thick cut beats and sizzling down tempo arrangements.

Mixing in doses of soul, funk, even classic rock, the manic DJ’s experimental collages of trip-hop, electronica, and house music are sophisticated and complexly woven, but sound spontaneous and loose when played in the club. Also an accomplished writer and artist, Kid Koala produces graphic novels and illustrated projects in between albums. After an extended break from music, the Kid returned last year with Space Cadet Soundtrack, aptly named to accompany his latest graphic novel of the same name. Intensely visual and strikingly original, Kid Koala is still as innovative and influential as they come.

CHARLIE SWANSON

Official Website: http://2011.noisepop.com/event/25761/