Drum & Bass

Like hardcore pornography and abstract impressionism, dubstep and drum n bass are two genres that are almost impossible to qualify on their own, but you know it when you see it. Hear it. Feel it. Courtesy of those fine folks at future sounds super-group Embrace, the Middle East Downstairs will be thowin’ down the différance with Mt. Eden bringing the nasty and Terravita packing the acronyms, for all your post-postmodern needs. And honestly, when you get into it, do we really need that many other ways to classify music other than “good” “less good” and “sucks?”

[WED 7.6.11. 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. 617.864.3278. 8pm/18+/$14. mideastclub.com]