With the release of his first full-length album,
Ghettos and Gardens, and the accompanying world tour (his first -- with stops in Ibiza and London),
Dirtybird's
Justin Martin is having quite the year. Warmly received by critics,
Ghettos and Gardens has garnered accolades from high-profile outlets such as the NPR and the BBC, and showcases Martin's distinctive "tough and tender" sound. He recently spoke with All Shook Down about his drum 'n' bass past, making
Ghettos and Gardens, and the annual Dirtybird in the Park party. He plays this Friday, Aug. 3, at
Mezzanine with
Claude VonStroke,
Kill Frenzy,
Worthy,
Leroy Peppers, and
Ardalan.