Moon King, Famous Letter Writer, DJ Disco Phantom

Detroit-based Daniel Benjamin, a Canadian expat, performs under the regal moniker Moon King. If he somehow were able to declare himself the unquestioned ruler of Earth’s lunar counterpart, his first royal decree might be: Everybody dance! The artist strips apart and repackages the language of house and disco, resulting in a sound that’s just as magnetic as the music from which he takes inspiration. His spaced-out sounds feature unyielding bass lines, flickering synths and hip-thrusting beats. Moon King performs on Saturday, June 8, at the Monkey House in Winooski. Locals Famous Letter Writer and DJ Disco Phantom add support.