Turn The Beat Around

Ark Analog, an electronic duo comprising of Dan Werb (Woodhands) and Maylee Todd, held a video release party Thursday night at The Piston. DJs were spinning all night long, mostly retro soul and funk. After the video premiere, Ark Analog took to the stage, surrounded by keyboards, samplers, and numerous electronic gadgets.

Their songs often had 80s-inspired drum beat with accompanying vibrato synth chords. They usually layered on plucky arpeggios reminiscent of 8-bit arcade games, wah-wah effects, and even some dub-step-y wobbly bass. Though Maylee sang, she was just as likely to use her voice as another instrument, running it through effects and embellishments. In a room full of club kids and a massive sound system, it would do well. But in the smaller Piston with indie types, this music lacked traction. So unfortunately, the full room was down to a handful by the time their set ended.