Dirtwire emerges from the San Francisco Bay Area as a boundary-pushing force in electronic music that also draws deeply on global instrumentation and roots traditions. Their sound—described as “swamptronica,” “electro-twang” and “back-porch space cowboy blues”—blends synthesizers and 808s with instruments like mbira, overtone flute, kamale ngoni and resonator guitar.
The live Dirtwire experience is immersive and dynamic, translating their experimental studio sound into commanding performances at festivals, clubs and touring productions. They bring a commanding stage presence, frequently change instruments and deliver fluid transitions between world-music textures and electronic dance energy—creating scintillating concert journeys that draw audiences into a sonic landscape of rhythm and discovery.
With a growing catalogue of albums and international tour dates under their belt, Dirtwire continues to expand their cultural impact by connecting audiences across musical traditions and regions. They stand as a cultural phenomenon in the live electronic performance space—merging exploratory instrumentation with dance-floor sensibility and touring momentum.
