10 MustSee Acts At III Points 2023
October 06, 2023
But even though the festival is bigger and more visible than ever, attracting more out-of-town visitors each year, it still manages to live up to its founding promise of bringing hard-to-find artists to Miami. As always, the most interesting artists are not those at the top of the chart, like Skrillex and John Summit, but those below. Here are ten activities that New Times says can't be missed in point III.
Caribou/Daphne
Dan Snaith pulls double duty at the festival. The Canadian producer will appear twice under both names. On Friday, he takes the stage as Caribou, his long-running tragic project. Early records like "Up in Flames" and "Andorra" featured Vier Tet-style folk arrangements. Like his English contemporary, he turned to a more dance-oriented style in the early 2010s, releasing house tracks such as "Odessa" and "Can't Do Without You". Around the same time he started a side project called Daphni for more synths and clubbing and will show that and more on Saturday.Caroline Polachek
Caroline Polachek, a veteran of the late 2000s indie pop group Chairlift, has undergone a remarkable creative transformation over the past few years, becoming one of the hyperpop scene's most popular and sophisticated artists. Her solo work on alternative pop albums such as "Pang and Desire" and "I Want to Turn Into You" drew comparisons to Kate Bush due to her distinctive singer-songwriter voice, drawn from the Japanese pop music of her rural childhood. and PC Music veterans such as EG Cook and Danny L. Harl. His signature song "Bunny Is a Rider", which Pitchfork named the best song of 2021, is a perfect example of his weird and wonderful world, in which he creates a bouncy tropical production with simple, catchy lyrics about the enigmatic nature of the title tracks combined.D. by Tiffany and Rosa Terence
The Australian pair have become one of the most sought-after acts on the international underground dance scene, performing at top festivals such as Dekmantel in Amsterdam and clubs such as Berghain in Berlin and Today in New York. Their joint album Edge of Innocence shows what makes them so captivating: hypnotic, rhythmically varied techno, full of mysterious vocals and dreamlike atmosphere. If you're heading to Punte III to explore the best the metro has to offer, check out this exciting B2B package.Despacio
You could spend an entire weekend in the dark recesses of Despacio and your time in Punte III would still be meaningful. The collaboration between disco sound system 2manydjs and James Murphy is the only group on our list that performed at the festival last year. It's also the only event the festival dedicates its space to, and that's because Despacio is just that good. Walking into a dark room and it's really dark, you can't see your hand in front of your face , is like a bygone era of dance music when clubbers didn't meet a DJ and make a video. . every moment on the dance floor. With unmatched speaker tuning, grim privacy and an incredible mix of classic disco, house, soul and synthpop, Despacio manages to do what many clubs promise but fail to deliver: . It's the best club in the world and it's only here for two nights.Fred again...
Everyone seems to have an opinion about Fred Agina... For some he is a generational touchstone and the electronic music idol of Generation Z. For some he is an industrial factory, a baby fake and a stylish intruder on the dance music scene. , once egalitarian, represents everything that is wrong with the industry. To be fair, Fred Gibson was actually born with a silver spoon in his mouth. The early years section of his Wikipedia page lists his connections to literal English nobility, and to further complicate matters, he was his neighbor's protector. legendary producer/musician Brian Eno. He spent most of his career behind the scenes as a popular and prolific producer until he launched his Real Life project in 2019. Collecting samples from various sources, such as social media and his own vocal recordings on intimate electronic tracks, Gibson began sharing his life on social media and built an increasingly passionate fan base. However, he rose to fame in July 2022 after his Boiler Room show, where he released what is now his signature song, Rumble, a collaboration between himself, Skrillex and Four Tet that featured sections from British rapper Flood. Fred, Skril and Four Tet took the world by storm by selling out Madison Square Garden earlier this year and closing out Coachella after Frank Ocean left. There's a lot of hype behind this guy, and between that hype and the hype surrounding his past, there's a debate as to whether his massive success is truly deserved. Whatever you think of him, his presence is in itself a remarkable event.Jeff Mills
Man, myth, witch. Few techno artists will ever achieve the cult status of Detroit-raised legend Jeff Mills, whose DJ style has come under scrutiny and whose influence on the genre remains indelible. As a member of Underground Resistance and later as a solo artist, he defined the dark, rootsy sound and aesthetic of Detroit techno, which became popular abroad. After leaving the group in 1991, he began a solo career characterized by explosive sounds and futuristic explorations. Many electronic music fans know him from past popular tracks like "The Bells" and legendary mixes like his 1995 video at Liquid Room in Tokyo. But he expanded techno and DJing into strange new worlds, writing futuristic music for Fritz Lang's silent films like Metropolis and performing in the jazz group Tomorrow Comes the Harvest with a rotating cast of musicians from around the world. For any self-respecting music lover, watching his performance at III Points will be not only memorable, but also educational. Take Eminem's advice. "I still say, if you haven't heard the Wizard, you have no idea what you're missing."Nia Archive
If you didn't know, the jungle is back and Nia Archives is leading its new generation. It is a legendary, trendy breakbeat-oriented genre founded in the 90s. This is often misunderstood by people born in this era who don't know their Amine from their funk drummers. Fortunately Nia, who grew up in Manchester, doesn't have this problem. He has lived and hunted in the jungle for years and has a doctorate in music. Level of knowledge in the field of groundbreaking science. He is also smart enough to know the ground is not in amber. Brazilian tracks "Baiana" and "Forbidden Feelingz" show their willingness to experiment and incorporate pop flavors without implying what makes jungle so mainstream. Get ready for his performance on Friday at 160 beats per minute.Strong
Sbtrkt was once part of the post-dubstep scene of the early 2010s, performing in African tribal masks. He became known for genre-spanning tracks that include house, hip-hop, R&B and pop. His work has often featured big-name collaborators such as Vampire Weekend and A$AP Ferg, and his debut album arguably launched the careers of him and Sampha, a now much more popular singer often seen as Britain's answer to Frank Ocean. He has been quiet for years since his 2016 mixtape, but earlier this year he finally returned with an ambitious new album : The Rat Road . With songs that combine the soulful vocals of George Riley, Tizo Touchdown and others with a powerful band, the size and scope of the 22-track record feels like a deliberate attempt to make up for this long absence.Tyga and Hudson Mohawk
Among the few B2B options to receive a III this year are Montreal duo Tyga and Glasgow's Hudson Mohawk. Both forged a truly unique path in dance music. Tyga rose to fame in the blogging era of the late 2000s and was appreciated for her indelible take on the house. Meanwhile, in the embarrassing early '10s, HudMo gained recognition for his hyperactive trap EDM, worked on several Kanye tracks, and released his best album to date. Super Hyper Cry Sugar last year. They perform together under the name Love Minus Zero and have already released a number of dreamy, euphoric tracks, culminating in the album L'Ecstasy , due out later this year. On Friday they play a special rave called Love Minus Zero at III Points.Two clams
The UK seems to love producer-DJ duos, from Orbital in the 90s to Disclosure in 2010 to Bicep and Overmono today. But the last of these terrible pairings is also the strangest. Like Daft Punk before them, Two Shell prefer to perform in disguise, but they've updated Robot's fusion of humanity and technology for the post-internet and computer music generation. On great tracks like "Dust" they play with sound design, creating a beautiful combination of techno and hyperpop that comes to mind. They've also built a huge online following through curated communities and websites like Shell.tech, where passwords grant access to an archive full of tracks, mixes and other goodies. These are digital nomads who thrive where online and real life seem to be one. But what happens when URL meets IRL at their live shows? There's only one way to find out.III Units 2023: Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21, Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd St., Miami; iiipoints.com. Tickets range from $169 to $599 at iiipoints.frontgatetickets.com.