IG88 gets some drinking assistance from Shaprece back stage while Nicolas Jarr plays at the Showbox on Decobel Festival's opening night. Credit: Brooklyn Benjestorf
IG88 gets some drinking assistance from Shaprece back stage while Nicolas Jarr plays at the Showbox on Decobel Festivals opening night.
IG88 gets some drinking assistance from Shaprece back stage while Nicolas Jaar plays at the Showbox on Decobel Festival’s opening night. Brooklyn Benjestorf

The 12th year of Decibel Festival was a resounding success. And for fans of electronic music, it was a downright endurance marathon as we tried to see every last act on our lists.

Elio with Buko take in some Nicolas Jaar
Elio with Buku, taking in some Nicolas Jaar Brooklyn Benjestorf
Dig-Dug, Estelle and Q Nightclub GM Jeff Grant enjoying Sangos set.
Dig-Dug, Estelle and Q Nightclub GM Jeff Grant enjoying Sángo’s set. Brooklyn Benjestorf
100proof and Hollis hanging out side stage at Q Nightclub on Wednesday (t was also 100proofs birthday!)
100proof and Hollis Wong-Wear hanging out side stage at Q Nightclub on Wednesday (t was also 100proof’s birthday!) Brooklyn Benjestorf
Tony Goods having a good time at the Sango show.
Tony Goods having a good time at the Sángo show. Brooklyn Benjestorf
andhim toake to the decks at Q Nightclub on Thursday night.
andhim take to the decks at Q Nightclub on Thursday night. Brooklyn Benjestorf
I found the Strangers own Trent Moorman taking in the tunes at Neumos on Thursday night.
I found the Stranger’s own Trent Moorman taking in the tunes at Neumos on Thursday night. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Sean Majors and Q Nightclubs Community Manager Jade Gains enjoying the Bob Moses set at Neumos.
Sean Majors and Q Nightclub’s Community Manager Jade Gaines enjoying the Bob Moses set at Neumos. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Bob Moses plays to a super packed Neumos.
Bob Moses plays to a super packed Neumos. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Kadeejah Street grabs a quick bite between venues on Thursday.
Kadeejah Streets grabs a quick bite between venues on Thursday. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Julio Bashmore rocks the crowd at Q Nightlub.
Julio Bashmore rocks the crowd at Q Nightlub. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Cyril Hahn gets the dance floor grooving at Q Nightclub on Friday night.
Cyril Hahn gets the dance floor grooving at Q Nightclub on Friday night. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Decibel performer Michael Manahan and festival founder Sean Horton aka Nordic Soul celebrate Hortons 40th birthday on Friday.
Decibel performer Michael Manahan and festival founder Sean Horton aka Nordic Soul celebrate Horton’s 40th birthday on Friday. Brooklyn Benjestorf
A very special birthday cake.
A very special birthday cake. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Probably wishing for another year filled with amazing music.
Probably wishing for another year filled with amazing music. Brooklyn Benjestorf
M.A.N.D.Y. closes out Q Nightclub on Friday night (until the after party starts, that is...)
M.A.N.D.Y. closes out Q Nightclub on Friday night (until the after party starts, that is…) Brooklyn Benjestorf
Christian Martin warms up the crowd at Q Nightclub on Saturday night.
Christian Martin warms up the crowd at Q Nightclub on Saturday night. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Romina prepares for a particularly busy Saturday night behind the bar.
Romina prepares for a particularly busy Saturday night behind the bar. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Justin Jay sets the dance floor aflame t the Dirtbird Madness showcase at Q Nightclub.
Justin Jay sets the dance floor aflame at the Dirtybird Madness showcase at Q Nightclub. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Shiba San slaying fools as the headliner at Q Nightclub on Saturday.
Shiba San slaying fools as the headliner at Q Nightclub on Saturday. Brooklyn Benjestorf
A glorious dancer catches my eye in the crowd.
A glorious dancer catches my eye in the crowd. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Bonobo plays a surprise after hours set at Re-bar in the wee hours of Sunday morning.
Bonobo plays a surprise after hours set at Re-bar in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Brian Lyons with his lady Mallory at Re-bar on Sunday morning.
Brian Lyons with his lady Mallory at Re-bar on Sunday morning. Brooklyn Benjestorf
A very pretty kitty on the dance floor at Re-bar.
A very pretty kitty on the dance floor at Re-bar. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Annie Evasick of Shameless Productions at the Breakfast Club showcase at Monkey Loft on Sunday morning.
Annie Evasick of Shameless Productions at the Breakfast Club showcase at Monkey Loft on Sunday morning. Brooklyn Benjestorf
FooFou lays it down at Monkey Loft on Sunday morning.
FooFou lays it down at Monkey Loft on Sunday morning. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Sean Majors and Wesley Holmes (who both played the Breakfast Club showcase on Sunday morning) with Jillian and Eden on Monkey Lofts rooftop deck at dawn.
Sean Majors and Wesley Holmes (who both played the Breakfast Club showcase on Sunday morning) with Jillian and Eden on Monkey Loft’s rooftop deck at dawn. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Joe Bellingham takes a bite of some bacon midset at the Monkey Loft on Sunday.
Joe Bellingham takes a bite of some bacon midset at Monkey Loft on Sunday. Brooklyn Benjestorf
Justin Jay plays a set as lovely as the weather during the dB in the Park showcase on Sunday.
Justin Jay plays a set as lovely as the weather during the dB in the Park showcase on Sunday. Brooklyn Benjestorf
j. Phlp closes out the Volunteer Park showcase on Sunday.
j.phlip closes out the Volunteer Park showcase on Sunday. Brooklyn Benjestorf

And that was all the steam I had! Until next year, Decibel. It was a real treat.