THE SOMETHIN' ELSE: The Somethin' Else #12 (The Big Recap)

Thursday, May 12, 2011

The Somethin' Else #12 (The Big Recap)

For the twelth installment of The Somethin' Else electronic music potluck, I'd like to pause and reflect on a year's worth of great electronic music and good times. I began The Somethin' Else a year ago to combat my grass-is-greenerism regarding electronic music in the Twin Cities. I was definitely frustrated that there weren't enough widely accessible events or venues geared toward progressive electronic music here. Inspired by the communal spirit I experienced at the University of Minnesota's Spark Festival, I wagered against myself that there was an abundance of electronic musicians, as well as an audience for their music, which could be gathered more frequently than once a year around music, food and fun.

With the help of incredible artists, accommodating all ages venues and supportive friends, we've managed to put together a year's worth of great events. Also worth mentioning are the efforts of Gimme Noise and MPLS.TV, who helped greatly in informing people about The Somethin' Else. Some events came together more easily than others, but things have always come together. (I'm actually rewriting a post I had already prepared yesterday, which was lost in a site blackout here at blogspot).

Curating, promoting, hosting and documenting this event has been a true pleasure. It has also informed me of some reformatting issues I need to address. The first and foremost is the frequency of the events. Henceforth, in the interest of holding more engaging, better-attended events, The Somethin' Else will go from a monthly to a quarterly schedule. Additionally, I will endeavor to gather participants from outside the local scene and reemphasize the culinary aspect of the event. Overall, I just want to create a more enjoyable gathering for artists and audience alike. The Somethin' Else is grateful for your support and I look forward to creating more events as well as presenting documentation, interviews, artists and music I think you will enjoy. Thanks, everybody!