The Toxically Brawn

Live Coding Set by The Toxically Brawn Step into the world of improvised computer blues with The Toxically Brawn, a live-coding artist exploring the boundaries of sound, rhythm, and voice. Using TidalCycles, an open-source language for pattern-based music, this performance is a personal take on the emerging global algorave movement—where code becomes music, and music becomes a space for experimentation. Rooted in the deep rhythmic traditions of the 12-bar blues, the interlocking cyclical structures of gamelan, and the asymmetrical timelines of African music, The Toxically Brawn weaves original compositions that are both mathematical and soulful. His set includes live folk inspired vocals bringing a human, emotional counterpoint to the machine-driven soundscape. Expect a dynamic blend of basslines, handpans, drums, and audio samples that can be musical, narrative, or political. Every performance is one-of-a-kind, composed in real-time, and designed to challenge and engage both the ears and the mind. This is more than a show—it's a glimpse into the future of music, where code, culture, and improvisation collide.

Website: opendatamatt.com

Social media: @opendatamatt

Schedule

Sun, Jul 27	5:45-6:15 pm	Eugene V. Debs Hall
Fri, Aug 01	10:45-11:15 pm	The Mothership