DJ Shadow live in concert.
ON TOUR

DJ Shadow

83
critic concert reviews
electronic

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

71
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Critic Consensus

Based on 83 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that DJ Shadow is rated as a decent live performer, with shows that lack distinction. DJ Shadow concert reviews describe live shows and performances as extraordinary, symphonic, funky, atmospheric, seductive, and eclectic.

ON TOUR

La Société des arts technologiques, Montréal, Canada (October 11); College Street Music Hall, New Haven, CT, United States (October 12); Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh, United States (October 15); The Orange Peel, Asheville, United States (October 16); Rialto Theatre, Tucson, United States (October 29); Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand (February 21)

Latest Release

Witches Vs. Warlocks B/W All My (20 January 2024)

Artist Info

Genre
electronic
Origin
San Jose, United States (6/29/1972)
Bio
Considered a prominent figure in the development of instrumental hip-hop, DJ Shadow (real name Josh Davis) has proven himself with groundbreaking, genre-defining solo output on such respected labels as Solesides and Mo' Wax. DJ Shadow spent his teenage years in Davis, California and was a DJ at the community radio station KDVS.
Has Performed With
Cut Chemist, Akala

Critic Concert Reviews

Twin Cities Media (USA)

February 2, 2024
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DJ Shadow Dazzles First Avenue January 30th

The Skinny (UK)

March 5, 2020
80
%
DJ Shadow @ SWG3, Glasgow, 27 Feb

The Scotsman (Scotland)

February 28, 2020
80
%
WHEN the vinyl swipes and cuts under DJ Shadow's needle, there's a certain retro timelessness to it.

Manchester Evening News (UK)

October 6, 2017
80
%
Granted, he may only now use one turntable, and, in fact, only one record for scratching duties, but the principles of (well-rehearsed) mixing on the fly are still in place.

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

June 3, 2017
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Even less so when the performer is a beloved part of their genre with a successful career stretching over two decades.

Scenestr (Australia)

May 27, 2017
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The DJ spoke of loving Australia, how he hoped looming world threats won’t keep him away and playing songs from throughout his career: released and unreleased.

Ambient Light (New Zealand)

April 1, 2017
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When an artist is renowned for owning more than 60,000 records (no that is not a typo) you just know that this evening's musical escapade is going to be something very special indeed.

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Image Credit

Scott Sandars [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons