Cropped Out is an annual multi-venue music festival Social_event held Creating in Louisville , Kentucky , co-founded in 2010 by Ryan Davis and James Ardery .

According to the festival 's website , `` Cropped Out aims Aiming to celebrate Social_event a select Choosing fistful of contemporary musicians , artists , and artisans whom we feel reflect a greater undercurrent of sonic , visual , and conceptual exploration .

Cropped Out has close ties with Drag City Records , Thrill Jockey Records , Sophomore Lounge among other independent labels Labeling .

Notably , on the emphasis of local artists , Cropped Out has hosted rare performances by Louisville bands and musicians such as Papa M , The Endtables , Bonnie 'Prince ' Billy ( performing Hold Superwolf with Matt Sweeney ) , The Belgian Waffles !