Rezz swung into Boston’s Roadrunner on Jan. 17 on the first stop of her “As The Pendulum Swings Tour,” a hypnotic cross section of her discography. Known for her pioneering blend of form and her characteristic midtempo bass subgenre, Rezz delivered a bold, bassy EDM experience from her brightly-backlit, elevated booth.

The evening began with a series of three opening performances by AZRUM, Digital Ethos, and EDDIE. From AZRUM’s retro 16-bit arcade aesthetic, Digital Ethos’ colorful design, and EDDIE’s magnetic stage presence and raw charisma, this selection successfully primed the palate for all aspects of Rezz’s multimedia experience. EDDIE stood out for his performance grounded in pop culture, incorporating samples from t.A.T.u.’s “All The Things She Said” and Zedd’s “Clarity.” A screen behind him displayed a mix of his signature eerie, high-energy mechanical skull graphics and clips from famous movies like The Shining (1980) and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). Despite an electric performance, the three acts together constituted a whopping three hours of openers, far too long for a tour with an alleged focus on Rezz and her trademark sound.

When the Ukrainian-Canadian artist at last took the stage, her performance delivered on its promise of innovation and variety. Rezz’s setlist was marked by tracks from several of her albums, like “Delirium” from the tour-titular “As The Pendulum Swings” and “CAN YOU SEE ME?” from the album of the same name. Each part of the show was seasoned with an expert blend of sonic textures like heavy bass rhythm, synth wave, and even faux-guitar and more traditional digital instrumentation that helped guide the listener through the musical journey. At the same time, the chosen track order spent an overwhelming amount of time in its euphoric highs without a satisfying buildup from low points, lingering on middling tempo and dynamics which placed unintended emphasis on the stagnation of the midtempo bass.

The stage, minimally decorated with an elevated DJ booth and a digital backdrop, accentuated the performance neatly. The effects — from Rezz’s familiar hypnotic spiral to a 3D-rendered dollhouse laden with horror elements — were well-timed with the beat of the music, a small feat that should not go unnoticed to support the audience’s immersion into the multimedia experience. One repeating effect, which positioned a live image of Rezz’s silhouette against a textured background, brought a unique sense of intimacy to the concert. Still, most of the background images were standard, unexciting patterns that, while fitting of the genre, left much to be desired.

Radiating undeniable coolness, Rezz herself graced the stage with her trademark LED goggles and subtle, nonchalant hand gestures — a respectable commitment to her laid-back brand. At the same time, her stoicism and low-energy groove put a lot of pressure on set, lights, and media to carry the energy of the set — which, as previously mentioned, were only selectively able to handle the burden.

Certainly, Rezz is a talented artist. Her multi-genred EDM tracks perfectly straddle the expectations of the form and a refreshing novelty of sound. Unfortunately, not all of that creative energy translated well to the concert venue or the tour format. Her signature vibe clashed with the energy required after an overdrawn opener, which was not made up for by stage and set elements. Still, Rezz’s skill as a musical artist — accompanied by other talented performers with whom she shared the stage — just might draw audiences deeper into her hypnotic trance.

—Staff writer Aiden J. Bowers can be reached at [email protected].