Fri, Aug 6, DLRN
Beatnik Studios, 8 p.m., $10
Producer Jon Reyes and emcee 5th Ave have one-upped their most impressive debut EP No More Heroes with the richer The Bridge, an eight-track EP available for free download at the duo’s website. Chock-full of guest appearances—C-Plus, Task1ne, Illecism, Chuuwee and Dahlak, among others—and memorable production—the floor-tom wand meets polished synth waves on “Grapevine”—the songs demand that you recline and relax and absorb them. It’s like hip-hop chillwave, with hints of soul and even psychedelic indie. This Friday’s EP-release party is full of surprises, too: Dress like Alice and Wonderland, get in free. Plus, there’ll be sushi, tequila sipping and more. 2421 17th Street, www.dlrnmusic.com.