Dijon's electrifying performance at Brixton Academy showcased his genre-bending soundscapes that blend lo-fi R&B with electronic prog rock. The US singer-songwriter took the stage as if clutching the mic for life, completely absorbed in the sounds surrounding him. His setup was a marvel of ambition, featuring a vast array of synthesizers, a live kit, electric guitar and bass, a violin, and backing vocals.
The setlist was an impressive 21 songs in two hours, played with reckless abandon that bordered on joyous jamming. The music veered wildly from the bedroom R&B of his debut album to the experimental pop sensibilities of Baby. Dijon's eclecticism knew no bounds, blending influences like King Krule meets Simon and Garfunkel, with a live banjo and tambourine adding a folk touch.
At times, however, the sheer density of sound threatened to overwhelm, and a run of seven songs in the middle started to feel mundane. But just when it seemed like the show was dragging on, stagecraft kicked in, with smoke carpetsing the stage and lights dimming for the first time. The guitarists took up synth pads, conjuring an eerie futurist soundscape that swelled and collapsed in grungy chords.
The music took a darker turn with industrial sounds incorporated into the rhythm section of TV Blues and Talk Down, creating a glutted sonic atmosphere. Yamaha, Automatic, and Kindalove closed out the show like a triumphant 1980s prom, but the pièce de résistance was Dijon himself, hanging off his mic in the now-familiar silhouette, lit by a single spotlight as he delivered an encore track that was both hauntingly beautiful and sonically rich.
Overall, Dijon's performance elevated his discography to another plane, transforming it into a fearless auteur's vision. The show was a masterclass in sonic experimentation, with Dijon's unwavering passion and dedication to his craft leaving the audience – and even himself – breathless.
The setlist was an impressive 21 songs in two hours, played with reckless abandon that bordered on joyous jamming. The music veered wildly from the bedroom R&B of his debut album to the experimental pop sensibilities of Baby. Dijon's eclecticism knew no bounds, blending influences like King Krule meets Simon and Garfunkel, with a live banjo and tambourine adding a folk touch.
At times, however, the sheer density of sound threatened to overwhelm, and a run of seven songs in the middle started to feel mundane. But just when it seemed like the show was dragging on, stagecraft kicked in, with smoke carpetsing the stage and lights dimming for the first time. The guitarists took up synth pads, conjuring an eerie futurist soundscape that swelled and collapsed in grungy chords.
The music took a darker turn with industrial sounds incorporated into the rhythm section of TV Blues and Talk Down, creating a glutted sonic atmosphere. Yamaha, Automatic, and Kindalove closed out the show like a triumphant 1980s prom, but the pièce de résistance was Dijon himself, hanging off his mic in the now-familiar silhouette, lit by a single spotlight as he delivered an encore track that was both hauntingly beautiful and sonically rich.
Overall, Dijon's performance elevated his discography to another plane, transforming it into a fearless auteur's vision. The show was a masterclass in sonic experimentation, with Dijon's unwavering passion and dedication to his craft leaving the audience – and even himself – breathless.
and i'm literally shaking rn his live setup was insane like whoa he had all these synths and a violin and a drummer and a guitarist and it was so much to take in but the music was SO GOOD!!! i love how he blended lo-fi R&B with electronic prog rock it's like nothing i've ever heard before 
and the energy in the crowd was electric we were all dancing and singing along together it was this amazing feeling of community. i did get a little lost in the middle when he played 7 songs in a row but then the smoke came out and the lights dimmed and everything changed and i was like woah what's happening?! 
and that encore track at the end though... *sigh* i'm still reeling from it.
. I mean, I love Dijon's music as much as the next guy, but did you know he actually got his start in a bedroom R&B setup? Like, his debut album was actually made in his grandma's basement 
. And, omg, have you heard about his collab with King Krule? It's like, totally mind-blowing! 
The guy's a genius, but we gotta give credit where credit is due - he didn't just come out of nowhere 
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the guy has so much energy and charisma on stage, it's like he's one with the music 
i loved how he blended all these different styles together - lo-fi r&b, electronic prog rock, folk... it was like nothing i've ever heard before! 
and yeah that final encore track was insane!!! the way he was hanging off the mic, spotlight on him... chills down my spine 
what do u think about dijon? have u heard his music before? 
. The part where the lights went out and the guitarists started playing synth pads? Mind blown 
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