Mad Decent Block Party 2014, Higher expectations requested

Such a big name in the festival and DJ scene right now so you would be secure in your mind that this would be one of the year’s biggest parties, right? Well you know what I can’t say it was the worst or the best.  What I do know is that I probably will save myself the 1.5 hour half line that was like an airport check-in, terrible will-call staff, a subpar sound system and sectioned off drinking area and go right to the after party.

MDBP is a pure example of a brand that has really made an impact in the scene; they have a huge record label that encompasses a mass amount of talent.  Diplo and friends have such an appeal to all cultures and genres that this event has potential to be a truly characterizing experience. Instead it is wasted. There is a huge lean on names that are on the festival flyer. It is called attention to detail. Yes, world renown artists are great but if it lacks sound, atmosphere and simple event edict it will be am average event at best.

The highlight of the night was leaving fort York and heading over to the Hoxton for the after party.  Such a great demonstration of a real party with an intimate atmosphere, a ready to go crowd and the DJ’s.  If they could have taken this show and put it on a bigger scale a balance in the universe would have been met.  The true taker of the night was when diplo showed up at about 3am and did a 45 minute set for about 50 people.

If you have never been to the MDBP do go and experience it for yourself.  You will probably find me at the entrance selling my ticket to you and saving that money for drinks at the Hoxton shortly after.