Traxx

London producer Powell surged in popularity with just a handful of sonically tempestuous releases on his Diagonal label and some inescapably abrasive online mixes, flexing against perceived genre limitations without falling into lo-fi self-parody. His New York debut comes as part of an inspired lineup from nascent experimental electronic promoters Industry of Machines. Powell’s aggressive sampling skills are pitted against outspoken Nation label founder and superlative DJ Traxx plus local L.I.E.S. affiliates Torn Hawk at Baby’s All Right, which continues to take over taken over medium-sized electronic shows in 285 Kent’s absence

Sat., March 8, 11:59 p.m., 2014