Supporting act The Algorithm took to the stage accompanied by groove master Mike Malyan from Monuments. Progressive electronic music is a great showcase of the potential of sound manipulation as it stands as a style. No stranger to the experimental and creative ways of the sound, we were invited on a warped tour of his own forged soundscape, presenting new noises for our minds to define. The presense of a live drummer and passages of typical and tame electronic music kept you grounded in reality throughout, as a means of stopping your mind from being taken away completely.
Hacktivist ran on stage and immediately ignited the crowd. Huge energy from beginning to end, half fueled by the possessed crowd and half by the proficient rhythm section. The mix of conscious rap and heavy 'djent' style instrumentation really worked well in captivating and involving the crowd. 'Unlike Us' and their famous cover of 'Niggas In Paris' were definitely the highlights of their set. The relationship between the two vocalists was fantastic in the way that one would mime and act out what the other was saying, combined with creative phrasing, lyrical content and message resulted in their music being very relatable and engaging.
Job well done chaps. Awesome live performance and very much looking forward to the album release in the new year!
