Oscillate

Thursday, July 5

When people ask where the best electronic music weekly is, I point them toward the long-running (since 2004) Oscillate, where a handful of dedicated promoters and producers have created a program that’s fresh and unexpected. When people ask me again six months later, I repeat: Oscillate. It’s that reliable—although the night just moved from Tuesdays to Thursdays, which should make it easier to stop wondering and take a chance. “Techno” is the ruling word, but seldom is it obnoxiously bangin’ or monotonous. More often, live artists like Chicago’s Kate Simko showcase subtler but still funky rhythms, and local DJs share their favorite party tracks of the moment. Plus, the approachable crowd all but removes elitism from the menu. Check out Denver’s, all performing live sets tonight.