Uncover the Must-See Highlights of Roadburn Festival 2024 in this Exclusive Clipping Review!
Hip hop has found a place among the alternative and boundary-pushing music at the Roadburn Festival in recent years. The trio, Clipping., consisting of rapper Daveed Diggs and producers William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes, bring a unique twist to the festival with their sense of abjection and horrorcore sensibilities. Diggs, a Tony-award winning actor, adds a touch of charisma and theatricality to their performances, making them stand out from the rest.
Clipping.’s first set on the Main Stage kicks off with a chilling track, “Nothing Is Safe,” setting the tone for a performance filled with eerie beats and menacing basslines that keep the audience on edge. Despite their horrorcore influences, the group manages to infuse massive hooks into their music, creating an engaging and captivating experience for the viewers. With surprises like R&B singer Counterfeit Madison joining them on stage, Clipping. takes their performance to a whole new level, adding soulful vocals and emotional depth to their already intense sound.
In their second set at The Terminal, Clipping. amps up the party atmosphere with tracks like “Club Down,” showcasing a different side to their music while still maintaining their signature dark and intense style. The use of violent imagery and societal decay in their lyrics draws parallels to the raw energy of metal bands like Slayer, offering a unique perspective on extremity that challenges traditional genre boundaries.
Clipping.’s dynamic setlists at the Roadburn Festival featured a mix of fan favorites and new tracks, keeping the audience engaged and enthralled throughout their performances. Tracks like “Body & Blood” and “Say The Name” showcase the group’s ability to blend elements of thrash, industrial, and hip hop into a cohesive and powerful sound that defies categorization. With Clipping., heaviness transcends genre, proving that true artistic expression knows no limits.
