Deadbeat

The highlight of September's Xland Festival came from Canadian producer Deadbeat and MC Tikiman, who worked up a stew of dubbed-out electronica from behind what looked like an oversized shower curtain. Deadbeat (real name Scott Montieth) returns to town this weekend, in a release party for his new album, the prosaically titled but wickedly effective Eight. Local DJs Ryo Murakami and Kabuto support.