On Sunday night SSMU froshies were treated to one final night of entertainment, a concert starring Torontonians k-os and Keys N Krates.

Keys N Krates featured a drummer, keyboardist, and DJ with a laptop and turntables. The band describes their work as “hands-on remixing,” a style that transforms recognizable riffs and melodies into rave-style mixes. The band’s greatest strength was their manipulation of tempo, and in turn, the audience. The trio used Hitchcockian suspense to create explosive and dance-worthy moments.

k-os introduced himself as a “sonic scientist,” and “rap n’ roller,” and he lived up to the title. His music defies any kind of categorization, blending pop, hip-hop, rock, rap, and reggae. His lyrics are saturated with literary references and social commentary, leaving plenty of room for interpretation. I still haven’t figured out if the lines “Everyday is Saturday night / But I can’t wait for Sunday morning” are about partying or the apocalypse.

Both groups had good things going for them, but in the end, the performances were a little too “frosh.” Just like newly emancipated teenagers, the bands felt it necessary to set aside normal behaviour and go a little wild.

Keys N Krates frequently played an annoying pitch that sounded like a fire alarm and k-os’ performance lacked his regular polished sound. Unpleasant guitar solos, dissonant noises, and bizarre sampling were abrasive, not edgy.

But the audience was happy Sunday night, the concert was free, and the music was invigorating. But I think we could have done with a little less chaos.