Review Round-Up

by Bryan Menegus

Argotec- Wherewithal
Grade: A-

For all intents and purposes, the music rap duo Argotec makes should not worker rapper raised on a steady diet of Aesop Rock let loose over beats that span IDM, glitch, dubstep and instrumental rock. The results are not only fantastically innovative, but have an earworm quality that belies their complexity, musically and lyrically. There’s a hometown hero aspect too, since Argotec are based out of Brooklyn, but locality wins them brownie points they don’t necessarily need: their sound is refreshing, and I guarantee that no one on the scene now is doing what they’ve dared to. They’re playing a show at the Brew Haus in Lindenhurst this Friday with Hofstra’s own Sarcasmo—be there.

RIYL: Talented locals, a change of pace