Adriatic

Adrian Garrison Williams, better known as Adriatic, is a multi-genre producer, DJ, and songwriter originating musically from south Minneapolis, where he lived through college until moving to the New York City area. He has often been credited as a founder of the sub-genre Neo Trip-Hop, which blends elements of Neo Soul, Trip-Hop, Rap, and downtempo electronic.

By 2014, Williams had established the Adriatic sound through his work in the bands Pseudoubt and Origami Bones, in addition to executively producing the debut album by C∆IRNS. He became the youngest original music performer in the history of Soundset Music Festival. In the spring of 2019, upon establishing Automatic Records, his collaborative LP called In Motion with Los Angeles underground legend Myka 9 was released. The duo followed up the album with an EP of remixes and a new song called "Constellations."

In 2021, Adriatic was featured on a vinyl single "Still... U Don't Know" by Oakland hip-hop avatar Bukue One, which also featured Sadat X of Brand Nubian. He also joined forces with Duisburg, Germany emcee and educator Tecah One for the Falkenfeder EP, which was released in July of 2021.

Adriatic has performed on lineups with Lizzo, Shabazz Palaces, Big KRIT, POLIÇA,  Dizzy Fae, Mickey Avalon, Montana of 300, Toki Wright, Medium Zach, Ness Nite, and more. He is also a resident DJ for groove scenario, a reoccurring producer-focused showcase.

More Shows

Oct
9
th
First Avenue

Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners

with Field Medic
Jul
21
st
The Fitzgerald Theater

Welcome to Night Vale

Jun
16
th
First Avenue

Will Wood

with Ruen Brothers
Sep
12
th
7th St Entry

Amira Elfeky

with Ally Nicholas and The Requiem