Eight Gigs: Keys N Krates

In just a few years, Keys N Krates has grown from a live hip-hop band into a dynamic trio of electronic music producers doing pretty cool things with club music. The Toronto, Canada-based team of turntablist Jr. Flo, keyboardist David Matisse and drummer Adam Tune crafts bangers with soaring highs, house-friendly drops, heavy bass and some trap style without falling into any obvious EDM tropes. Still, the party-throwing responsibilities are taken very seriously—and unlike the vast majority of standalone deejays, Keys N Krates members actually perform and are, therefore, legitimately enjoyable to watch. Really. 1417 R Street, www.keysnkrates.com.