Seattle's Decibel Festival will return for its fifth year this fall, and while the four-day music, art, and media event has always boasted a worthwhile lineup, it seems the organizers have gone all out for 2008.
Detroit techno legend Car Craig will take some time away from his busy schedule to headline the show, and joining him will be artists from all corners of dance music, including Lusine, The Bug, Jeff Samuel, Jahcoozi, Audion, Tujiko Noriko, and a bunch of others listed below.
In addition to the music, the festival will host visual art performances, multimedia installations, panel discussions, and workshops. And this being Seattle, one of America's greenest cities (literally and in the environmental awareness sense), Decibel has announced its commitment to create a zero carbon footprint during the event.
Decibel 2008 takes place September 25 - 28 in various locations around Seattle.
Initial Lineup
Carl Craig
Deadmau5
Jahcoozi
The Bug featuring Warrior Queen
Dixon
Audion
Burnt Friedman
Luca Bacchetti
Tujiko Noriko
Santiago & Bushido
Barbara Morgenstern
Deaf Center
William Basinski
Jeff Samuel
Library Tapes
Akira Rabelais
Mike Monday
Eluvium
Tycho
Noah Pred
Derek Plaslaiko
Eskmo
Kilowatts
Alland Byallo
Jeff Greinke
Welder
Jacob London
Deru
Lusine
Craig Kuna
Nalepa
Nikola Baytala
Sammy D
Truckasauras
Balún
M. Quiet
Let’s Go Outside
Alala.One
Attentat
Les Freres Courvoisier
Photo By Riva Sayegh.
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I've been going to Decibel since 2005 and it is by far my favorite festival in North America. I think of it as good cross hybrid of MUTEK and DEMF, but in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. Much love to the Decibel organizers and the city of Seattle. I consider moving there every time I visit. See you in September!
wow! william basinski, akira rabelais, deaf center, eluvium, library tapes, tujiko noriko!!!
What a treat!!! This is going to be INCREDIBLE!
Seattle is freaking out and frothing at the mouth for Decibel, that is all I know! See you on the front of the dance floor!