The past year marked a major moment for Parrish Smith; Amsterdam’s cherished club renegade – who’s previously hit Dekmantel Festival over the head with high-velocity DJ sets – finally released the 11-track outcome of years of sonic soul-searching. Debut record ’Light Cruel & Vain’ portrays the artist at his most delicate and most defiant, interweaving all genres close to his heart: from noise and punk to techno and pop. Ever shrouded in a veil of mystery and surprise, we can’t wait to see Parrish Smith (and his live band) raise hell at Dekmantel Festival 2023 Aan 't IJ.

Thursday, August 3