Brooklyn’s most radical rap duo hits Picture a Wave
Armand Hammer bring their experimental hip-hop energy to 99 Scott in Brooklyn on Friday, April 11, 2025. Part of the three-night “Picture a Wave” series, this immersive event features the duo alongside L’Rain and Ohyung in a raw, intimate setting built for underground disruption.
Armand Hammer at 99 Scott is a moment — not just a gig. Known for their cerebral lyrics and post-genre production, billy woods and ELUCID are set to turn the industrial main room into a portal. It’s a rare chance to catch the group in their element: dark rooms, heavy vibes, and an audience ready to listen, really listen.
Armand Hammer’s warped sonic world
Few acts walk the tightrope between noise, poetry, and political edge like Armand Hammer. Since debuting in 2013, they’ve challenged the very idea of what hip-hop should sound like. Albums like Paraffin, Shrines, and Haram—produced with The Alchemist—are dense, cryptic, and critically revered. Their latest, We Buy Diabetic Test Strips, expands that palette even further: freeform, jazz-laced, and drenched in unflinching commentary.
Their live shows are intense. Not crowd-pleasers in the traditional sense, but ritualistic exorcisms of truth and sound. At 99 Scott, expect glitchy visuals, meditative interludes, and verses that demand multiple rewinds. Expect art, not entertainment.
If you’re new to Armand Hammer, dive into their back catalogue with the vinyl editions of Paraffin or Haram—available via Norman Records. It’s the closest you’ll get to replicating the live atmosphere before the night itself.
A bill stacked with leftfield energy
Joining them for this edition of Picture a Wave are two equally bold artists:
- L’Rain — A sonic alchemist of psychedelic soul, ambient textures, and surreal vocal loops. Her sound lives between grief and groove, turning vulnerability into immersive soundscapes. Her latest album I Killed Your Dog is a dizzying, emotional tapestry—well worth a full listen before the show.
- Ohyung — Brooklyn-based producer with a shapeshifting style. From abrasive noise to delicate melodies, he brings queer futurism and experimental electronics into the frame, blurring the edges of genre and identity. His performances veer between intimacy and chaos, always unpredictable.
Together, this lineup forms a triangle of outsider excellence — a shared language of distortion, depth, and defiance. You’re not just watching musicians; you’re witnessing a living installation.
Why 99 Scott is the perfect venue
Tucked into East Williamsburg’s warehouse grid, 99 Scott has become a haven for audio-visual exploration. Its minimalist design and punchy acoustics make it a canvas for sonic experimentation. With the Picture a Wave series taking over for three nights, the space will morph into a living installation — a fusion of architecture and abstract expression.
Think exposed brick, heavy shadows, and bodies moving to sounds that refuse to settle. With a crowd built from NYC’s art, music, and underground scenes, the vibe will be collective, curious, and intensely alive.
Event and ticket details
- Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM EDT
- Venue: 99 Scott, Brooklyn, NY 11237
- Tickets: $28.33 via Dice.fm
Tickets are limited and expected to sell fast. This is a one-off, high-concept evening with no encore. Don’t wait.
Getting there + staying over
Flying in? Book flights to JFK or LaGuardia via Skyscanner. From there, it’s a short trip into Brooklyn by subway, rideshare, or yellow cab. Hotels in nearby Bushwick or Williamsburg offer everything from boutique digs to budget options — plus quick access to pre-show hangs and late-night eats.
Some local tips: dig through crates at Human Head Records or Material World before the show. Fuel up with Ethiopian at Bunna Café or grab a cocktail at Mood Ring. Brooklyn doesn’t just host music — it feeds it.
Final words on Armand Hammer at 99 Scott
In a scene that often plays it safe, Armand Hammer at 99 Scott is a rare risk worth taking. It’s underground rap at its most unfiltered — sharpened by emotion, soaked in atmosphere, and elevated by a lineup that shuns convention.
This isn’t just a performance. It’s a statement. Bring your ears, your patience, and your curiosity.
There’s no safety net here — just raw expression and the kind of unpredictability that defines true artistry. Whether you’ve been following Armand Hammer for a decade or you’re walking in cold, the night promises discovery. In the cavernous dark of 99 Scott, the noise becomes necessary, the message unavoidable. You’ll leave changed — or at least challenged.
Expect moments of intensity that push the boundaries of hip-hop and sound art alike. The intimate venue draws you close to the pulse of the music, making every beat, every verse, and every glitch feel immediate and vital. This is more than a concert — it’s an immersive journey through sound, politics, and raw human experience.
