Concrete Playground

Jona Bechtolt must not sleep. He could just be one of the most prolific humans on the planet. Over the last 6 years he has released countless records under the nom de plume YACHT, and recently signed to the DFA label, home to LCD Soundsystem (also its label owners), Hot Chip, The Juan Maclean and a handful of other electronic music visionaries. He has managed to squeeze releases between starting one of the more popular U.S blogs Urban Honking, making music as a member of The Blow, being commisioned to do art projects, and generally being one of those people that you hate because they are over-achievers.

His releases plow through genres but take root in an pop/electronic sound with dabblings into Krautrock, punk and more straight up rock — often sharing beds with early 80's American New Wave bands like Tom Tom Club or Devo. On YACHT's latest album See Mystery Lights Claire Evans was added as a permanent member, with her dead pan vocals further invigorating Bechtolt's jams.

The duo will recruit you into their "belief system and business" on December 15th at Oxford Art Factory with a live show that promises to bring some serious dance floor action and general good times.