Morning Choir presents Angrybaby, the boundary-pushing force defining the stutterhouse genre. Experience the classically-trained producer's innovative sound as he transforms The Fruit with his signature electronic compositions. Born from classical piano roots and hip-hop experimentation, Angrybaby's music bridges technical mastery with dancefloor energy. The San Francisco-based artist brings his community-building spirit to Durham for one electric night of forward-thinking dance music. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness an artist crafting tomorrow's sound today—where classical training meets cutting-edge electronic production in an unforgettable live experience.
It was one of those nights at The Fruit where you could feel something special brewing from the jump—like artisan coffee, the show playfully bubbled, handcrafted by the experts as Morning Choir brought a stacked slate of artists to round out the rich, full-bodied roast. This late March show brought a variety of flavors—from rich, deep melodic techno to bouncy notes of stutter house, the night was an energizing blend of the best.
RAHL started the night in the sweet spot where house and techno merge. Through warm, shifting pads, he set the mood for the night with deep, groovy tracks. As the crowd filtered in, the Puerto Rico-born artist worked the decks with ease, building energy and anticipation in the room. Hit set marked an opening that perfectly supported expansion later on, building momentum, but not rocketing you too far too soon.
Up next, syrn delivered a vibrant blend of afro-house rhythms and melodic techno in an energetic set. He took the audience on a journey, using his time behind the decks as a chance to connect with attendees through the music. Connection is at the core for this artist—with roots in India and a deep love for afro-house, syrn uses his sets to bridge cultural gaps. The rhythms of both cultures are rhythmically rich and are part of deep traditions rooted in community and creative expression. Connecting these two worlds together, syrn creates a conversation between them through music. After the set, the Raleigh-based artist reflected on the moment: “It was amazing, [there was] a lot of good energy.”
The subsequent hour saw the warehouse taken through a masterclass in ‘happy’ as this show marked the Durham debut of new uptempo trance project crystalboi. Austin, the man behind the music, used to perform as XTALS, throwing heavy experimental bass tracks, but when this lost its appeal crystalboi was born as a way to explore a euphoric sound and happier side of himself going forward. He described his approach to this show as moving from “fast to faster” with the bpm hanging around 150-160 bpm. He brought the good vibes with a Berlin trance inspired happycore sound and kept the dancefloor moving at breakneck pace.
Fun from start to finish—this show delivered a full-spectrum experience. From deep grooves to high-octane euphoria, each artist brought something personal, displaying their authentic selves while keeping the dancefloor locked in. When artists keep showing up with something real to say, you can feel it, and it's that human energy that keeps the scene alive and thriving. Like a good cup of coffee, this event was refreshing, perfect for waking up from a winter haze and stepping into spring.
