TOKiMONSTA is something of an artist’s artists. The common, average music consumer may not know of her but rest assured those in the industry – artists, journalists, and execs alike – are all paying attention. So it comes as little surprise to see her named as one of the 15 Must-Hear Acts at this coming weekend’s Electric Zee Festival in NY. Read on after the break for the quick feature on her, or head over to Spin yourself.
Why She Matters: Because electronic music isn’t just for the parachute pants set. Like her California buddy Daedelus, Jennifer “TOKiMONSTA” Lee comes from a classical background — she studied piano — and her sumptuous, groovy tunes call to mind the blissed-out vibe of trip-hop pioneers Massive Attack and Portishead.
Set Peak: The middle. “That’s where everything becomes way more involved and intense,” says Lee. “I love the act of building up the intensity of a live set.”
Her Must-See Artist: “I’d really like to catch SBTRKT’s set because I’ve been listening to that album quite a bit. I played with him about three years ago now and I’m sure his set has totally changed.”
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