Feed Me

While I love dancing at concerts, I normally try to avoid actually jumping in the air, because I feel bad if I land on the person next to me. This show was so amazing, I didn't have a choice. And it looked like the people around me didn't care; I don't think I've ever seen an electronic show that had the crowd going crazy like this. This was almost like a heavy metal mosh pit, minus the people hurting each other.
Feed Me still has that heavy dubstep touch, which I personally miss hearing in electronic music. And he brought it out for everyone to see, playing many of his older, more "traditionally dubstep-y" songs like One Click Headshot, for example. His new songs were of course amazing too. Feed Me is a master of dynamics - highs and lows, drops and trances - he keeps you on a roller coaster of emotions. Feed Me's music is much less formulaic than a lot of popular EDM artists today, and it really does make him stand out.
While the music was electrifying (no pun intended), and the sound was great (shout out to the Paramount Theater!), I think the crowning achievement of Feed Me's set was his lights. He stands behind a creepy grin, the smile of his trademark Feed Me monster. The teeth had all kinds lights and animations crawling across them, and would set the mood for each song. The additional lights above and around the teeth were also very well done. Overall, Feed Me's lights were well thought out and contributed a lot to the vibe and energy. Theatrical is the best way I can think to describe them - they almost could have been a show on their own.
I've seen many rock shows and many electronic shows, and there is no doubt in my mind that Feed Me was one of the best. To anyone considering going: do it. It's more than worth the ticket price.

We were lucky enough to have Feed Me announced as a headliner for Synergy Live festival in South Africa this past November. Having just finished uni exams, our group was eager for a party. My brother and I had seen Feed Me already at Electric Daisy Carnival that past July, so we already knew to expect a pretty good set... Well. His performance at Synergy topped that of EDC so hard, and we couldn't think of any explanation for this other than that Johnathan Gooch must bloody love Cape Town, haha. I feel like a lot of the times EDM DJ's perform, they play a mix of other artists' tracks but mix them in their specific style - however, they neglect to drop a lot of their classic tunes that people really love and expect to hear when seeing that DJ live. Dropping the crowd pleasers is especially important in a new country where not everyone may be familiar with your music, and Feed Me did just that in his Synergy set. Through Green Bottle, Josie, Love Is All I Got (which obviousy got everyone all emotional) and the absolute belter Grand Theft Ecstasy, everyone literally danced like rabid gorillas - even those who had never heard his music in their life. A top, top set and testimony to the fact that sometimes smaller festivals can be a better environment to really get into the energy of a set.

Jonathan Gooch more commonly known by his stage name Feed Me is a drum and bass, dub step, and electro house producer and DJ who has gained almost unanimous critical acclaim since his beginnings on the dance circuit in 2008. Still to release a debut album, this reputation has been gained by his expert production of singles, mix tapes and remixes.

Now his sets are compiled of this popular material along with test driving new stuff that will likely feature on an album whenever it eventually drops. Gooch has created a show however that goes beyond the simplistic conventions of a DJ set as with aid from lighting and stage designers he has created a cathartic dance experience. The combination of psychedelic electro such as 'Little Cat Steps' with bizarre visuals transport the audience from a venue into a distorted party universe.

Featuring some of his remixes for Muse and Gorillaz evokes huge cheers before more dancing. By the finale of 'Love Is All I Got' his collaboration with Crystal Fighters the audience are equally exhausted and elated.

The Teeth setup — sadly retired after its last tour — is absolutely fucking incredible. One of the coolest live sets I’ve ever had the pleasure to witness. Just banger after banger with ridiculous dirty transitions/mashups, a few new songs, and the most incredible production/visuals I’ve seen.

I’ve seen Jon play a few times sans Teeth and it’s always a great time. His sets vary quite a bit so you never know what to expect:

During one show at Toybox he was super drunk from the moment he walked on stage, and broke their CDJ (lol) in the middle of his set. That night he spun a lot of techno and teased a few High Street Creeps songs long before the album was announced.

At a festival last summer he absolutely killed it. People started leaving 10 min into Deadmau5’s following headline show because this guy set the bar way too high.

TL:DR Feed Me is a must-see artist. His tickets are usually cheap and you will NOT regret it.

Incredible show. It was fascinating to witness one of Jon's DJ sets comprised of his works-in-progress (genius techno and house) among golden classics. He is one of the most passionate producers I've encountered - thanking the crowd countless times and displaying genuine joy while on stage. His originality can make anybody groove.

The venue was sold-out so therefore crowded, but the crowd was great given the circumstances. Though he didn't bring the teeth, due to a smaller venue, it didn't take away from the experience in the slightest bit.

Bring Jon back to Skully's!

The Feed Me Show was incredible!! Great sound/music. Full Energy!! The colorful graphics on the video screen displayed went very well with the music. No mana performed before Feed me, great sound and beats. After the show I met No Mana and John of Feed Me!!

THE TEETH! Oh the teeth! What a great stage setup, barely fit on the Showbox stage in Seattle. Great production, great music, free meet and greet with purchase of something from the merch shop. Must see EDM act.

Came on late, didn't play any hits for an hour. He didn't look like he was having a good time so neither did the crowd. Venue was hardly filled, and the top floor was closed...

Feed me was great, but didn't even start his set until 1:15 AM by which point everyone was exhausted. A lot of people left early. Other than that a good show.