LoFi Fest Dallas

LoFi Fest Dallas returns to 2653 Commerce St on Thursday, October 8, marking the seventh edition of the festival. It's a lo-fi music festival, and the lineup is built around local producers and DJs, so the night stays focused on the city's own beat-makers rather than bringing in names from out of town.

If you're not already familiar with the sound, lo-fi is that dusty, laid-back style of electronic music—lots of crackle, muffled drums, and sampled melodies that feel like they were pulled from an old vinyl record. It's the kind of music that works as well for hanging out in the background as it does for actually listening to. This festival puts that sound front and center, with a series of sets from producers and DJs who make their living in the studio and the bedroom.

Because it's the seventh edition, the festival has a bit of a track record in the city. The focus remains on the local scene, giving a platform to the producers and DJs who are working in lo-fi here in Dallas. It's a night for the people who spend their time digging through crates or tweaking beats on a laptop, and for anyone who just likes that particular, hazy atmosphere.

It all happens on Thursday, October 8, at 2653 Commerce St in Dallas. You can find more details and tickets at posh.vip/e/lofi-fest-dallas.