Artifakts

About Artifakts

What happens when gritty electronic basslines meet vintage sample laced hip hop? You get the boom bap sample sound of indie producers Artifakts. Artifakts is the ever-evolving, electronic hip-hop project of Garret Meyer and William Thompson. Ranging from gritty down-sampled soulful stomp to mellow, airy and ambient hip hop, Artifakts has carved out a unique sound that not even trip hop can touch.

Hailing out of small town Newton, Wisconsin, 20 year old Garret began the collaborative project “Artifakts” in February 2012, and was joined by fellow 20 year old electronic producer William Thompson (Charleston, South Carolina) in March 2012. Following a summer festival circuit and live debut, Artifakts released the 11 track “Like This If” beat tape independently, featuring a smorgasbord of vinyl sampled, short electronic infused hip hop and airy trip-hop instrumentals à la Flying Lotus, Michal Menert, and DJ Shadow.

Artifakts has also shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the scene such as Pretty Lights, MartyParty (of PANTyRAiD), and Cherub; not to mention plenty of collaborations with producers around the US. With multiple tracks under their belt, Artifakts set themselves apart as two of the most sought after new electronic producers around.

www.ArtifaktsMusic.com

Artifakts Music Style

ambientelectroelectronicindiechill

Artifakts Upcoming Events

Friday, Apr 25
Artifakts
DMVU
Miramar Theatre
Saturday, Apr 26
LSZEE (LSDREAM & CloZee)
Levity
... 2 more artists
Armory Minneapolis
Friday, May 2
Artifakts
Ember Music Hall
Saturday, May 3
LSZEE (LSDREAM & CloZee)
LSDREAM
... 4 more artists
The Midland Theatre
Friday, May 9
LSZEE (LSDREAM & CloZee)
Wreckno
... 2 more artists
The Bomb Factory
Saturday, May 31
Artifakts
Elektricity
Friday, Jun 6
LSZEE (LSDREAM & CloZee)
Wreckno
... 2 more artists
The Theater at Virgin Hotels
Friday, Jun 6
Festival
Force Fields
Marshmello
Liquid Stranger
... 21 more artists
Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds
Saturday, Jun 14
LSZEE (LSDREAM & CloZee)
Wreckno
... 2 more artists
WaMu Theater
Friday, Sep 19
Festival
Cascade Equinox Festival
Sylvan Esso
Disclosure
... 21 more artists
Deschutes County Fairgrounds
Friday, Oct 10
Festival
Valley Of The Seven Stars
GRiZ
AHEE
... 67 more artists
1510 Diggs Mountain Rd
Saturday, Oct 25
Daily Bread
RJD2
... 2 more artists
Red Rocks Amphitheatre