is a breath of fresh air in the crowded electronic music landscape. For one, the New York-based outfit employs worldly influences far beyond British dubstep or French club music — there’s unique horn and percussion arrangements (Caribbean beats, specifically). It’s not merely about the “drop” for Balkan Beat Box, it’s about the entire song from first note to last, and more often than not, a hooky chorus. You can catch the group at on Tuesday with Atomga and Men In Burka. Tickets are $17-$20 through , or you can win a pair below for free.
WIN TWO TICKETS TO SEE BALKAN BEAT BOX AT SUMMIT MUSIC HALL ON TUESDAY:
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