Conspirator brings electronic edge to Lexington
September 19, 2011
By Taylor Riley
Buster’s Billiards & Backroom worked hard on this fall’s headliners, and the action begin this week with an act from the east.
On Tuesday, students will enjoy the bass and the heart-pounding sounds of “Conspirator” at the Manchester Street venue.
The electronica-jam band, whose sound is a mixture of deejay-produced remixes, live instruments and electronics has a “cool element to it”, said Drew Granchelli, the group’s spokesperson.
Conspirator was formed in 2004 with Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner of the group “Disco Biscuits,” along with DJ Omen, a New York producer. For years, the band has been working on their “versatility” and “controlling their energy on each track,” bass player Brownstein said.
He said in the past six months, the group has produced “new and improved” music, expanding their lineup from two pieces to four pieces.
“The college age demographic has been responding really well to the band,” Granchelli said. “You’ll definitely have a good time. It’s one of the best parties I have ever been to.”
The group not only has deejay-produced electronic tracks, but they also have live instruments that “brings it to life,” Brownstein said.
Conspirator attempts to have crossover appeal to many different types of musical genres. Lovers of electronica and people who enjoy jam bands can come together towards the middle with Conspirator.
“We ride the fence in a very unique way,” Brownstein said. “We appeal to both crowds of people. We’re paving the road between the two scenes.”
The group said that many different people at UK will be able to appreciate their music.
“The music is very upbeat, I think a lot of students would have fun at the show,” Rachel Skidmore, a Human Nutrition major and fan, said.
Conspirator released two new songs Sunday night on thissongissick.com. and students can learn more about the band on their website at http://www.conspiratorband.com.
The group performs Tuesday at 9 p.m. at Buster’s and doors will open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.