When Purity Ring came to town in 2022, I made it a point to note that opener Ekkstacy was worth particular attention. Not gonna rub your face in it and say I told you so, but the ascendant young Canadian artist is now coming back as a headliner.
His sound is an intriguing amalgam of post-punk, indie-pop and cloud-rap that sparkles with melodic instinct. It’s an incredibly modern and effective combination that’s rocketed his profile since he last came here two years ago.
Ekkstacy will arrive on the hype of his strong new self-titled sophomore album, so expect to see the bright spark of a shooting new star. L.A. opener Alexsucks will get bodies moving early with their danceable, Strokes-esque rock.
6 p.m. Friday, March 1, The Social.
The Social
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