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[ELECTRONIC/DANCE] Cringe-worthy buzz words like livetronica and jamtronica are unfortunate—bands like Disco Biscuits, STS9, and Lotus are often branded with these tags. If we can all agree never to use these regrettable portmanteaus again, then we’ll all lead healthier, more satisfying lives, and we’ll be able to talk about talented bands like Big Gigantic with a little less stress. Without resorting to using those nasty genre titles, Big Gigantic are actually exactly that—a live band, drummer Jeremy Salken and sax player Dominic Lalli—backed by electronic beats and synth lines. Unlike their hybrid electronic brethren, this band kicks in a bit of hip hop and jazz, especially on their latest record, Nocturnal. In the last few years, Big Gigantic has gained a considerable following by giving away most of their music for free. The first time they came to town, in 2010, they played to a small crowd at Soundlab. This time they’ll play to the 1700 capacity Rapids Theatre on Thursday, May 15 with special guests Snails, Grabbitz, and Almond presented by Castle Music Group.