Fleetwood Snack, Welp Disney, Lonelygrrl15

Tiny Monsters

Hate Knife, Tripe, The Sleepers

GRRRizzly, Self-doubt, Overripe

Capala, Shame Banger, Sunbather Die, NightofAl

Arden Leas w/ Anna Justen and Bobby Soxxer

Actress, Zailee Haze, Someone’s Daughter, Star Matriarch 

Bliss, Animal Talk, Maybe Evan

Tears of Joy, Karoshi, Toxic Tears

An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night scored by Bloc Party and Crystal Castles.&nbsp;All Your Friends is your basement-floor flashback to the bloghouse, post-punk revival, and early Tumblr era — when the jeans were tight, the eyeliner was smudged, and every night felt like a house show turned afterparty. Expect to move to LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, Foals, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, and that remix you forgot you loved.

All Your Friends 

Bloqueador Solar with KATANiiCA, Lucha Luna (album release) and DJ La Mala Noche

Dance to your favorite KPOP songs all night long at Baba Yaga! Party all night to your favorite hits from BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, TWICE, NCT, NewJeans, and more! Local dance cover groups will also be taking the stage throughout the night. #STAY #StrayKids #BLACKPINK #TWICE #KPOP #BTS #NewJeans #kpopparty

K-WINTERLAND

As crushed, musicians Bre Morell and Shaun Durkan make maximalist dream pop music for themselves. Recording out of various homes, not fixed to any single location (Morell from Texas, now based in Los Angeles, and Durkan in Portland, Oregon), they write the songs they want to hear, tuning from shared taste for trip-hop, Britpop, electronica, and the canon of ‘90s alt radio, a desire for emotionality, and an instinct for when it sounds right and honest; when it means something real to them.Their full-length debut, no scope, embodies their trust in one another and in their craft. A “no scope” kill in the video game lexicon is achieved by shooting a sniper rifle at close range without scoping in on your target, an apt metaphor for two artists following their pop impulses, shooting from the hip with precision. “It might also mean like, having no future,” jokes Morell, “getting no-scoped by life.” The reality of failure looms in most creative pursuits, perhaps more pronounced the further into your field you get. Several musical lives and midnight transmissions have led Morell and Durkan to this project. And on the triumphant no scope, crushed take life’s best shots with their strongest work, wielding melodic, open-hearted hooks through a maze of breakbeats and spliced sound design with unprecedented immediacy and clarity. Next level, unlocked.no scope follows extra life, the 2023 EP and debut collaboration between Morell, who also fronts the band Temple of Angels (Run For Cover Records), and Durkan, who has produced for others (Topographies, Young Prisms) following the 2010s run of his former band Weekend (Slumberland Records). Their first batch of songs together saw a groundswell of support, finding early fans in Pitchfork, NPR, and Ghostly International, who signed the band and gave extra life a wider physical release in 2024. crushed capped the year with their first-ever shows in the UK, and tested new material and live arrangements in early 2025 as the album was finalized.

crushed with Swinging

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Briscoe

Jo Hirabayashi–the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer behind Canada’s Jo Passed–is very much alive, even though his sophomore album, Away, took eight years to come out. You can’t, or shouldn’t, rush a good thing, and this collection of 11 layered indie rockers is as honest and real as it gets.&nbsp; With his 2018 debut LP Their Prime (Sub Pop) long behind him, Away showcases Hirabayashi at his creative best, and is the culmination of a long and arduous road on which he suffered burnout and anxiety as he scrapped various versions before arriving at its final state. “Away is a process record–about processing, about the process of making music, and the process of navigating one's own psyche,” he notes.&nbsp; Centered around Hirabayashi’s mental health journey and recovery in between releases, the songs of Away range from existential to deeply personal, all with a lighthearted touch and explored via a knotty, dynamic sound that might’ve occurred if Elliott Smith had jammed with Brian Eno in the ‘70s. Hirabayashi leads on vocals, bass, guitar and keys, along with Téa Mei on additional vocals, drums by Mac Lawrie and Justin Devries, strings by Meredith Bates, and woodwinds and saxophones by Andromeda Monk. The resulting album is like an impasto painting, layered on thick then scraped and glazed. The necessary soft cuddle in all this stress and uncertainty unfolds with the standout single "Ico" is dedicated to Téa Mei's cherished 15-year-old Siberian long-haired cat, co-parented by Hirabayashi for five years. Written during the pandemic, “Ico” chronicles the simple stress-free life of the feline’s day, while subtly zeroing in on the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy and being in the moment, as well as reflections on philosopher Søren Kierkegaard’s The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the Air. “The lockdown era of the still-present COVID pandemic is already a kind of retro-referenced universe, and everyone seemed to write their own songs from that time. This one is mine,” Hirabayashi explains. “But more than that, this song is about my cat–her freedom in repetition, the steady rhythm of her days. Her calm, grounding presence became both a mentor and a lifesaver for me during those years, and I owe everything to her. Sadly, she’s been diagnosed with lung cancer and kidney failure. I'm hoping that I can get this record out and that song out before she passes away. Everything else on the album is this dark, dreary exploration of anxiety and human fixation, and I felt it needed something that was more positive.” As such, Away heavily plays on themes of ego death, death itself, and general loss. “J Walking” explores the notion of being stuck–paralyzed by imagined external voices peering within and preventing oneself from moving forward. “Precious Word” focuses on a person’s fixation with words and labels while grounding their identity, while “Dizzy Izzy” addresses a falling out with a friend. “Too Much Thought” returns to anxiety and losing yourself in your own thought patterns. Yes, it’s been a long eight years…six of those spent in therapy.&nbsp; Starting his music career on the West Coast, Hirabayashi became entrenched in Vancouver’s DIY music scene in his late teens before moving across the country to Montreal, then back to Vancouver. He started Jo Passed in 2015, a solo project that always had a dedicated touring lineup. They released a couple of EPs, Up and Out, before coming to the attention of iconic label Sub Pop and respected Canadian indie label Royal Mountain. Recording partly at his home studio, Thor's Palace in Vancouver, then finishing up and mixing at KW Studios, the resultant Their Prime was hailed as “a brilliant and unexpected ride from start to finish” by DIY Magazine, and enabled Jo Passed to tour with Wolf Parade in 2019. “It was one of the first times that I actually got to open for a band that I loved and was influenced by,” he says. But behind the scenes, there were some interpersonal problems. He cancelled a tour and the band dissolved. “It definitely triggered my realization that I was experiencing very hard burnout,” reflects Hirabayashi.&nbsp;&nbsp;What transpired over the next eight years was a lot of time away from his creative pursuits. Hirabayashi began to focus on supporting other artists through composition, production, and videography/filmmaking. During this time, Away was written, re-written, some scrapped, some reworked, and some left to contemplate then return to later with fresh ears. There was also a year-long break where he didn’t even listen to the album. Yet despite all the challenges, Hirabayashi emerged refreshed.&nbsp; “One of the biggest factors was taking space to actually find myself creatively,” says Hirabayashi. “I turned a tough time into creativity and found my way back to myself. Two years later, I've got an album I love. Taking that time was worth it, and I hope this record inspires others to be kind to themselves and patient with their own pace.”

Jo Passed with Versing and little angry 

PARTYOF2 welcome everyone to their table. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’ve been, or when you got there. The group’s hybrid of R&amp;B, hip-hop, rock, trap, and alternative is just as inclusive as their core ethos is. The Los Angeles group—Jadagrace and SWIM—architect the kinds of anthems that make you feel like you’re a part of something bigger, emboldening you with bangers in the process. They’re not simply creating music; they’re creating a community. 15 years ago, Jadagrace and SWIM forged a rock-solid friendship as they respectively pursued their dreams. Eventually, they unlocked once-in-a-lifetime chemistry during their time together in grouptherapy, releasing a string of projects, collaborating with Tinashe and Rejjie Snow, and performing to packed houses. They expanded on this foundation by introducing PARTYOF2 to the masses in early 2025. Right out of the gate, the pair struck a chord with the we owe you an explanation EP. Inciting tastemaker applause from the likes of CLASH, Earmilk, UPROXX, and many others, office raved, “Through bursts of saturated color and their own poetic, quick-fire lyricism, they’re crafting a space where sharp social observations and pure sonic joy can co-exist,” and Teen Vogue went as far as to hail it as “their best music yet.” Simultaneously, “POSER” popped off to the tune of 10 million-plus Spotify streams. Rallying an ardent audience behind them, generating tens of millions of streams, and receive widespread praise, the duo invite any and all listeners into their circle with their 2025 full-length debut LP, AMERIKA’S NEXT TOP PARTY [Def Jam Recordings].

PARTYOF2: AMERIKA’S NEXT TOP PARTY! TOUR

VANISHMENT

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Houston, Texas, Vortxz is an Indie/Latino rock band on a mission to transport listeners to a world of hope, freedom, and self-expression. Founded by lead singer and songwriter Isaias “Rambo” Rodarte, the group’s eclectic sound blends new-wave indie, Rock en Español, and alternative rock, captivating audiences with its raw energy and emotive lyricism. Backed by the virtuosic guitar and keys of Noe Rodriguez and the driving rhythms of drummer Jonathan Lopez, Vortxz has carved out a unique niche in the local music scene, earning a loyal following for their electrifying live performances. With an unwavering commitment to creating music that helps people escape the trials of everyday life, this rising Houston-based trio is poised to leave an indelible mark on the indie rock landscape.

Vortxz with Andria Rose 

Schur is an indie-rock musician blending raw rock energy with the rhythmic influence of hip hop and a touch of reggae. Based out of Connecticut, he writes and records as a nomad, using the globe as his inspiration.

Schur

Truly

Multi-instrumentalist and artist Sam Greenfield has made a name for himself in the music industry playing alongside some of the biggest names in the biz. He has toured extensively with Vulfpeck’s Cory Wong, Joss Stone, Dave Koz, and Thank You Scientist.But he's not just a hired gun - Sam made waves with his latest release “WORST OF SAM GREENFIELD,” &nbsp;blending the sophistication of jazz with the lively spirit of pop and funk to create a sound that is uniquely his own. He has built a loyal following, drawing in listeners with his irresistible melodies, grooves, vibrant energy and infectious personality.And he's no stranger to the recording studio either, having worked with the likes of Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Mariah Carey, Queen Latifah, and more. With his fifth album in the works, Sam Greenfield is sure to cement his place as one of the most exciting musicians on the scene today.&nbsp;

Sam Greenfield

ALEXSUCKS

For Nottingham quartet Divorce, home is a feeling. The band, made up of Tiger Cohen-Towell (vocals / bass), Felix Mackenzie-Barrow (vocals / guitar), Adam Peter Smith (guitar &amp; synth) and Kasper Sandstrøm (drums), has spent much of their lifespan on the road. They met as teenagers through the city’s close-knit DIY scene but came together as Divorce in mid-2021, releasing a slew of genre-defiant singles that quickly caught the attention of Hand In Hive (TV Priest, Tancred, Wyldest). The years since have been breathless. In 2023 they signed to Gravity Records (Universal Music) for their acclaimed Heady Metal EP and sold out their first UK headline run off the back of it. Their 2024 schedule was filled with a raft of international festivals, a SXSW showcase, tours with Bombay Bicycle Club, The Vaccines and Everything Everything, rounding off with their biggest headline show to date at London’s Islington Assembly Hall. It wasn’t until they came to demo their debut album, Drive to Goldenhammer, that they finally had the breathing space to sit down as a band, as friends, and block out the rest of the world. “Everything up until that point, as wonderful and surprising and fulfilling as it had been, felt like we were being dragged through a hedge backwards – in a nice way!” says Tiger. The result is a pastoral blend of country, folk and chamber pop that traces the upheaval of the last few years while planting roots in their own sound. “When your life is transient and always moving, you look for that kind of solace in the songs that you write, because that's all you've got that stays constant,” Felix explains. Sonically rich and lyrically open-hearted, Drive to Goldenhammer sees Divorce assemble a shelter for themselves amid the chaos and leave the front door open to everyone.

Divorce 

Radium Dolls

The Belair Lip Bombs might be Australia’s best-kept secret. But it won’t stay that way for long.Hailing from the coastal town of Frankston, the close-knit indie-rock four-piece have been building a loyal local following since they first formed eight years ago; fans across the band’s hometown of Melbourne and beyond have been magnetized to the group’s earnestness and ultra-sticky power-pop song structures.Now, the four close friends — lead singer/guitarist Maisie Everett, Mike Bradvica (guitar), Jimmy Droughton (bass), and Daniel “Dev” Devlin (drums) — are about to embrace a new chapter with their signing to Jack White’s Third Man Records (the first Australian release on the international label) and the unveiling of their endlessly listenable sophomore album, Again, which echoes the album’s joyous opening track (“Again and Again”) and winkingly symbolizes the band’s reintroduction to a global audience.It’s easy to see why Third Man snatched them up: Born from the creative hub that is Frankston DIY venue Singing Bird Studio, The Belair Lip Bombs pull you in immediately with their self-coined “yearn-core” combination of quick-footed rhythms, warm and fuzzy guitar melodies, and Maisie’s cathartic vocals, which recall the heartfelt stylings of Yawners’ Elena Nieto, Julia Jacklin, or Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield. Such a vocal presence is ironically at odds with Maisie’s insular and pensive personality, but it’s in the music where her heart truly shines brightest, and it’s in the Bombs’ electric live show where her artistry confidently commands the stage.Following the breakout success of 2023’s Lush Life, the quartet’s follow-up effort gives the group’s DIY indie-rock style a fresh coat of polish across 10 rollicking new tracks, which were produced by the band, Nao Anzai (The Teskey Brothers), and Joe White (Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever).

The Belair Lip Bombs x dust 

Acopia is a band from Naarm/Melbourne, formed in 2018 by Kate Durman, Lachlan McGeehan, and Morgan Wright. Working with restraint and atmosphere, their music unfolds slowly and deliberately, guided by instinct and emotion. Their debut album Chances was released in 2022 on Melbourne imprint Companion, followed by a self-titled, self-released LP in 2023. Since then, they’ve sold out headline shows across the UK, Europe, and Australia, performed at festivals including Wide Awake (UK), Les Nuits Botanique (BE), and Golden Plains (AUS), and shared the stage with artists such as Bar Italia, Tirzah, and Raisa K. Their third album, Blush Response, is due out in September 2025 via London label Scenic Route.

Acopia

“If Hiatus Kaiyote and Masters At Work had a child, corto.alto would be it - the future isnow!” - Gilles PetersonIt’s been an intense but rewarding few years for Liam Shortall, better known as themulti-instrumentalist, producer, composer and performer corto.alto, (the stage name anod to his Irish-Spanish heritage, translating as “short.tall” in Spanish). The release ofhis debut album ‘Bad With Names’ saw him nominated for the 2024 Mercury MusicPrize – alongside fellow Scot and now label-mate Barry Can’t Swim and the likes ofCharli XCX, Ghetts, Beth Gibbons (Portishead), Nia Archives, CMAT and more – andsaw him booked to play hundreds of shows across the world, including high-profilefestival performances and a sold-out UK tour that featured his own personally curated2000-capacity “Made In Glasgow” mini-festival at the city’s legendary BarrowlandsBallroom venue. Now making its Seattle debut, the collective formed by Liam Shortall(trombone, bass guitar, effects) deploys explosive brass textures, electronic beats, anddancefloor energy, showcasing Shortfall’s natural ear for cross-pollination of styles.

corto.alto

&nbsp;If all the world is a stage, then our performance is a lonely one. Reflected not through eyes but through screens ad infinitum, our audience – real or imagined – is no longer a burden but a need. Attention, recognition, validation: we trade our interior worlds for the thrill of public display. In a hyper-individual world, Ulrika Spacek’s fourth album EXPO offers an antidote.&nbsp;Even as its five members have been pulled by tides of their own, Ulrika Spacek has always been a symbol of collective art. Despite a range of day jobs (experimental physicists, graphic designers, music producers) the collective pursuit is there in the shared dream logic of the music: the off-kilter melodies, jagged guitars and cirrus cloud atmospherics. It’s there, in all the things that are said and unsaid between them; there in the writing, producing and mixing processes they share in. And even as each of their parts moves toward a unified vision, it’s never more keenly felt than in the bigger picture to which Ulrika Spacek belong.&nbsp;Whether it is Oysterland, the self-curated night the band began to platform artists of other disciplines in live music spaces; Total Refreshment Centre, the East London studio acclaimed producer [caroline, Thurston Moore, Spiritualized] / bassist Syd Kemp runs which connects the dots between the jazz scene and like-minded experimental artists; or their creative bleed as musicians and producers with Crack Cloud and caroline, the band’s existence is inseparable from its community. And though singer/multi-instrumentalist Rhys Edwards now lives in Stockholm, it only underlines the band’s absolute togetherness when they create with one another - they go all-in, even at personal expense, for the sake of the whole. On the melodic, cold-sweat fever of “Picto”,&nbsp; states EXPO’s manifesto: “It’s back to strength in numbers, count in fives.”

Ulrika Spacek

After a whirlwind year of globetrotting, with electrifying performances across Europe and Mexico, SIX SEX has cemented herself as a force in the global electronic music scene. Named by Rolling Stone and NME as one of the essential artists to watch in 2025, this Argentine club queen continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences around the world.Known for his bold live shows, SIX SEX blends energetic club beats with a theatrical flair that leaves audiences mesmerized. Every stage she performs transforms into a visceral rave—a cathartic blend of liberation, performance, and raw energy. In recent years, she has collaborated with producers from the vibrant Latin Club scene as well as Berlin's electronic avant-garde, further expanding her sonic universe.Her highly anticipated new EP, X-sex, is a showcase of electronic euphoria, pop excellence, and overflowing attitude, featuring some of the most provocative tracks of his career. As usual, SIX SEX has assembled a dream team of international electronic producers—Luca Eck, Dauner, David Jackson, Pablo Bozzi, Bbynito, MCR-T, DJ g2g, and DBBD—to create an EP that further deepens the rave intensity he explored on his acclaimed previous EP, SATISFIRE. After being recognized by Rolling Stone and NME as one of the essential artists to follow in 2025, X-sex arrives to reaffirm this status.The EP begins with the iconic squat tutorial "How to Make Your Ass Bigger," setting the tone for what follows: an invitation to dance and fantasy. "Performance Actitud (Pose)" captures the moment when the music takes over the body and dancing is all that matters. Meanwhile, "Bitches Like Me" is a sassy, attitude-filled anthem, perfect for enjoying with friends. The second half of the EP takes on a more erotic tone, beginning with a guest appearance by Argentinian rapper Dillom on "Tócame," where the two engage in an uncensored dirty talk duel. The screams of pleasure and catharsis in "Ahhhhhh" and the polyamory anthem "U&amp;ME" form the climax of X-sex, proving once again that SIX SEX is unafraid to explore the limits of provocation and desire.In November 2024, SIX SEX made a triumphant debut at Berlin's iconic Berghain—a true sanctuary of rave culture—reinforcing her connection to the roots of electronic music. Looking ahead to 2025, she already has a performance scheduled at the prestigious Sónar Festival in Barcelona, Boiler Room in Ibiza and will embark on her highly anticipated debut USA tour. See you on the dance floor.

Six Sex

Counterproductive with Fatal Femmes and Maya Experience

MONSTERWATCH 

Deft Lips with Thief Motif and Bonkonomics

Emo Karaoke

Big Sad 1900 

IDOL: A Katseye Afterparty

Clover Album Release 

FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK w/ Lovely Colours, Zailee Haze, Deafbloom

CLUB MILK Friday, November 29 | 9PM–Late Baba Yaga (Underground, Pioneer Square)Step into the dark hazy glow of CLUB MILK — where the lights blur, the bass hits, and chaos feels just right. We’re bringing back one of FRICKTION’s faves, MARY K from Chicago, alongside local legends FRIDA K, ELLIE WILD, ALEC, and CLAUDIA LB.💫 FREE before 10PM 🎟️ $10 early entry (arrive before 11PM) 🔥 $15 after 💖 Buy 2, get 1 free ticket deal — grab your crew and save a lil cash!Plus, we’ve got a tattoo corner, so come get something cute while you dance under the neon fog.

Club Milk

Miss Prince with Sun Over Static and Me and Who

Catica 

We are reclaiming thanksgiving for the babes and giving back big to our indigenous community!⭐️ Live Babe Bands + DJs! ⭐️ Native makers market by yəhaw̓! ⭐️ All ages until 10pm$2 of every ticket sold will be donated yəhaw̓ until we reach our goal of $1k!

Babe Fest 3 - BABESGIVING!

Sam Cobra with Funhouse and Llaredda

Dead Disko

Brute

Steph Strings

King Sheim 

The WAMEKI (Japan) 

When Casey Lowery’s grandfather passed away in 2023, he left him a caravan –&nbsp;an old holiday home on the English coastline, which contained a history Casey hadn’t previously thought about. But when he arrived, moving in temporarily with his dog, removing himself from the metropolitan music industry he’d spent over half a decade trying to make sense of, it unlocked something within him. There, amongst the company of pensioners and nature, the final pieces of lekkerland, his debut album, came together. The album, Casey says, is his effort to “reconnect with my past a bit,” and a reflection on the kind of community once promised to him by a music industry system he’s trying, in a more modest, loving form, to reshape and make work for him. “Lekker” itself is an Afrikaans term Casey picked up on the road and means ‘something pleasing’. After years of recalibrating,Casey has found a way to make something that pleases himself as much as it pleases others.&nbsp; Casey was born in Chesterfield, a market town in the English midlands, an only child with a penchant for the spotlight. Growing up, he was exposed to the greats of early 00s English pop culture, like Gareth Gates and Robbie Williams – two men who set the mould for what he thought he wanted to be. His mother, keen for him to follow that musical path, signed him up to clarinet classes. He played for eight years, all while his musical taste became a little more refined, listening to pop-leaning indie bands, before eventually becoming an Arctic Monkeys boy. “But I can't say it ever crossed my mind that I wanted to be a professional clarinettist,” Casey says. “I just wanted money.”&nbsp;Skateland:Dorian Williams II, known professionally as Skateland, is an American singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Austin, TX. After moving from Las Vegas to pursue a degree at the University of Texas, Williams began writing songs and experimenting with various instruments in his bedroom and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://b4182b3f.streaklinks.com/Cd9B6CyyciCmjE-yqARgszsZ/https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F56Ufgy06KtGmwmzBvnMsBc%3Fsi%3D3X7-8ZHkS6C1jN5lCTk8Cw">Skateland</a>&nbsp;was born. Described as a "bedroom pop mastermind", Williams blends "dreamy indie pop, cathartic synth pop, and lush indie rock for a remarkable listen" (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://b4182b3f.streaklinks.com/Cd9B6Cy_P7CeQa-nKQOuzF0H/https%3A%2F%2Fearmilk.com%2F2024%2F11%2F18%2Fskateland-chats-new-ep-sxsw-tour-rider-and-more-interview%2F">via Earmilk</a>).&nbsp;Fresh off opening for Foster the People in October 24, Williams released his second EP "<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://b4182b3f.streaklinks.com/Cd9B6Cy-fsWjhnsSwQ1ywBfp/https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Falbum%2F6s71Y4AFboqd0pUlr7d2vs%3Fsi%3D10lCJlRhRU6J_Zs9082mWw%26nd%3D1%26dlsi%3Ddf28382095ee49f2">Joyce Howell, How are You?</a>" The project is a "time capsule of Skateland's past year as an artist that grapples with insecurity, metamorphosis, and all-too-familiar brain rot," laden with "ear-catching melodies and vividly ethereal soundscapes strike a nerve that satisfy the indie-kid's sentimental cravings." (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://b4182b3f.streaklinks.com/Cd9B6CytbWuTwOorQQGtI-4M/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.onestowatch.com%2Fen%2Fblog%2Fskateland-grapples-with-the-modern-world-on-transcendent-ep-joyce-howell-how-are-you">via Ones to Watch</a>). With more music to come, Skateland is quickly cementing himself as an emerging name you need to know, as it's apparent that "garnering a wider audience is more of an inevitability than an uncertain future." (via&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://b4182b3f.streaklinks.com/Cd9B6C-Y2FILcTKBhwAkrJA3/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grimygoods.com%2F2024%2F10%2F07%2Fmusic-artists-you-should-know-skateland%2F">Grimy Goods</a>).

Casey Lowery with Skateland

The Daniels & Knowles Quartet

Clean Lines with The Coolers and Cheex

Satanik Royalty Present: Feral Season

NEPTUNA, Descargo y Maleficio, Rogelio the Third

bassvictim

As lead songwriter and vocalist for Chicano Batman, Bardo has toured around the US and EU. His upcoming solo debut on Stones Throw Records, set for release in 2025, highlights a new phase in his career with some of his most exciting and compelling work to date.

Bardo with Michael Seyer and Lilo Sanchez

Moon Panda’s Dumb Luck Tour with Night Heron

2 FLOORS!PERREO UPSTAIRS!LATIN HOUSE&nbsp;DOWNSTAIRS!LINE UP:DINA (LOS ANGELES)LEAH YORK&nbsp;DOZAJAOGAZACHAMATONY HLA MALA NOCHEPAPITO PEACEDATE: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1STTIME:9PM - 1:45AM DOWNSTAIRS: 11PM-1:45AMTICKETS STARTING AT $20 ONLINE $30 AT DOORCOSTUMES HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!CODE OF CONDUCTPLEASE READ CAREFULLYWe are a Queer Friendly Space!Any of the following will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal from the party with no refund:RACISMHOMOPHOBIAXENOPHOBISMSEXISMFATPHOBIATRANSPHOBIAAdditional Guidelines:CONSENT is everything.Honor each other's boundaries, personal space, and bodily autonomy. No means absolutely No.SPEAK UP Please ask for helpfrom the DJ's and/or staff if anyone is bothering you or anything is out of line or if you see something sus.NO CREEPS.NO REQUESTS Remember that DJing is an art and an expression of the artist's identity. Please refrain from going up to the Do and making a request.PARTY RESPONSIBLYBe aware of your limits, be mindful of your alcohol intake, &amp; take care of your friends. Don't forget to drink water and DO NOT take unattended drinks.PEOPLE WITH SENSORY SENSITIVITIESWe will provide complimentary ear plugsif the music levels are overwhelming.Failure to abide by these guidelines will result in immediate removal from the event, with no refund.

SAZON SEATTLE PRESENTS: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

In September 2024, when The Sophs’ singer, Ethan Ramon, cold emailed Rough Trade’s Geoff Travis a demo reel including “SWEAT,” he didn’t expect a response. Before the end of the year, the band was signed. Now, the Los Angeles indie rock outfit makes a striking debut with the track—a woozy, driving anthem with urgently vulnerable vocals that builds to a powerful crescendo, echoing the spirit of acts like The Strokes and Weezer. With an LA residency kicking off in May, a New York debut in August, and confirmed festival appearances across the UK and EU, The Sophs are quickly emerging as a bold new voice in alternative music.

The Sophs

BABA YAGA HALLOWEEN with Zookraught x Filth Is Eternal

Halloween Fundraiser for Gaza Thursday Oct 30 Doors at 7, show starts at 8p at Baba YagaMasks available21+, suggested donation $25Sliding scale availableFeaturing drag performance by:Uh OhMusic by:TelehealthCasual HexSuxFeaturing:Costume contest!Photo Booth!Face Painting!Tarot!

Halloween Fundraiser for Gaza with Telehealth, Casual Hex and SUX

Deafbloom with Torch and Sunbather Die

Pansy with Jessica Wolfbird and Eleanor Murray

Carrion Kids 

Faith in Strangers, Plash, No Edits, Belly Cats

Sour Fuzz, New Confusion, Pink Steam

Nitrah Neon Listening Party

Swirlhood - revered bedroom pop duo<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://swirlhood.bandcamp.com/">https://swirlhood.bandcamp.com/</a>Jesse Miller - pop songwriter extraordinaire from JM Fodder appearing solo<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://swirlhood.bandcamp.com/">https://jmfodder.bandcamp.com/</a>babyboy - new project of multi-instrumental dynamo Kirsten Ourada<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://swirlhood.bandcamp.com/">https://kirstenourada.bandcamp.com/album/drip-city</a>

Swirlhood with Jesse Miller and babyboy

SlayerFest

Kumo 99

Brandon Woody is a Baltimore-born, Bach-endorsed trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose music flows from the rich lineage of Black music, including jazz, gospel, improvisation, and beyond, to explore themes of love, resilience, and community. Hailed by The New York Times and Los Angeles Times as a rising force in contemporary jazz, Woody signed with the legendary Blue Note Records in November 2024 and released his debut album, For The Love Of It All (May 2025).Rooted in Baltimore, Woody has built his career from his hometown, drawing on its vibrant creative culture and community spirit. Woody has collaborated with artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington, BADBADNOTGOOD, Danilo Pérez, Casey Benjamin, Marcus Gilmore, Robert Glasper, and Solange Knowles. His television appearances include Godfather of Harlem, Lady in the Lake, and The Bride. Woody uses music as a tool for healing, connection, and joy. The band is Brandon Woody (trumpet), Troy Long (keys), Quincy Phillips (drums), and Michael Saunders (bass).<blockquote></blockquote>

Brandon Woody’s Upendo / Evan Captain Trio

It’s been an intense but rewarding few years for Liam Shortall, better known as themulti-instrumentalist, producer, composer and performer corto.alto, (the stage name anod to his Irish-Spanish heritage, translating as “short.tall” in Spanish). The release ofhis debut album ‘Bad With Names’ saw him nominated for the 2024 Mercury MusicPrize – alongside fellow Scot and now label-mate Barry Can’t Swim and the likes ofCharli XCX, Ghetts, Beth Gibbons (Portishead), Nia Archives, CMAT and more – andsaw him booked to play hundreds of shows across the world, including high-profilefestival performances and a sold-out UK tour that featured his own personally curated2000-capacity “Made In Glasgow” mini-festival at the city’s legendary BarrowlandsBallroom venue. Now making its Seattle debut, the collective formed by Liam Shortall(trombone, bass guitar, effects) deploys explosive brass textures, electronic beats, anddancefloor energy, showcasing Shortfall’s natural ear for cross-pollination of styles.2Opening is Evan Captain Trio debuting their first studio album, which features Captainon piano, Kelsey Mines on bass, and Chris Icasiano on drums, playing originalinstrumental jazz compositions exploring my own mixed heritage and cultural identity.

Corto.alto / Evan Captain Trio

Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has called New York City home since 2012 andin the past decade has wasted no time establishing herself as one of the leadingpersonalities of her generation on the piano and beyond. Critics laud her “light,expressive touch and solidly crafted, mainstream approach” - Mike Jurkovic (All AboutJazz), while audiences delight in not only her playing, but her vibrant personality as well.Yamanaka has gained international recognition from her albums as a leader; her mostrecent and most celebrated release, “Chance” (Cellar Music), features her NYC rhythmsection, Tyrone Allen and Jimmy Macbride. Additionally, Miki has emerged as a leaderof the “New York Scene” via her notable residencies at mainstay West Village sisterclubs Smalls and Mezzrow. During the pandemic, she developed a successful in-homelive-streaming weekly concert series cleverly titled “Miki’s Mood” where she features averitable who’s who of NYC talent (including her husband and frequent collaborator -drummer Jimmy Macbride). The series showcases her vast knowledge of Jazzstandards and tunes, often featuring themed offerings of various composers from boththe Great American Songbook as well as iconic Jazz composers.Opening is pianist George Colligan, winner of the 2015 DownBeat magazine Critics Poll(Keyboard), and favored by titans like Cassandra Wilson, Ravi Coltrane, and JackDeJohnette. Colligan is in collaboration with emerging vocalist/songwriter phenomZyanna Melada, Robert Rodriguez (bass) and Micah Hummel (drums), as they bridgegenerations with sophisticated piano stylings and radiant vocals.

Miki Yamanaka Trio / George Colligan ft. Zyanna

Lothario (Melbourne, AUS) w/ Stetson Heat Seeker and Rope 

Die Spitz (second show)

When the Venn diagram of passion, friendship, identity, and artistry collide, it can feel as iffighting words are spitting from your veins. And as postmodern society crumbles, Die Spitzgiddily bounce between a dozen different ways to push back. If the world of rock music were anice cream shop, the Austin quartet have sampled each flavor, flipped the freezer over, andstarted dancing with the employees they helped unionize. On their debut album, Something toConsume (due Sept 12 via Third Man Records), Ava Schrobilgen, Chloe De St. Aubin, EllieLivingston, and Kate Halter fight against the inescapable consumption that surrounds life.“There’s a political side to it, but addiction and love can also be all-consuming,” Livingston says.And as the foursome trade off instruments, swapping songwriting and vocal duties, andgenerating powerful songwriting in concussive bursts, Die Spitz have created their own littlepocket of the world where we can all stand on the edge together.That unity comes in part from the deep bonds between the 22-year-olds. All four are Austinnatives, with Schrobilgen and Livingston having met in preschool, befriending Halter in middleschool, and immediately bringing De St. Aubin into their inner circle when they formed theband in 2022. The group was initially just looking to find reasons to hang out more often, anddecided to start a band after a late-night viewing of the Mötley Crüe movie The Dirt. Thoughthey’ve only been playing together a few years (not to mention Halter only learning to play bassto start the band), Something to Consume shows a maturity and technical prowess always wieldedin service of their profound friendship.

Die Spitz

Glass Egg album Release&nbsp;Featuring Rylan Fischer&nbsp;dj princess misunderstooddj satan’s favorite album&nbsp;dj ghost girl&amp; Makers Market&nbsp;

Glass Egg Album Release 

Actress with Athleisure and Schmutz

81355 with Rituals of Mine and Sleeping Bag 

Kontravoid with VOSH, Nox Novacula and God Tongue

Pzonefest 2025

West Seattle School Of Rock FT: When We Were Young 

After garnering massive support from the international media world(KEXP, BBC6 Music, Gilles Peterson, Soulection, KCRW, FIP and manymore) of the back of their first two albums, "Susuma" and "Ye Ankasa/WeOurselves", and selling out numerous shows across Europe, with Festivalappearances at Supersonic Jazz (NL), JazzOnze+ (CH) London JazzFestival (UK), and many more, Jembaa Groove embarked on their 2025 tourwith a fresh line-up and brand new songs that are set to release inFall 2025. On their newest undertaking, Jembaa Groove are strengtheningties to Lagos and London's vibrant Afro-Fusion scenes. Joining forceswith "premium highlifers" The Cavemen (NIG), the band got together foranother contemporary take on Highlife, Jazz and Afrobeats, alsofeaturing legendary Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara and Nigerian vocalsensation Tim Lyre.The new wave of Afro-Jazz is flourishing around the globe, and JembaaGroove is on the way to becoming one of the most important ambassadorsof this aspiring genre. The newest additions to the line-up include twohighly acclaimed members of the European jazz scene who are successfulbandleaders themselves. Szabolcs "Àbáse" Bognar (HUN) on keys and PeterSomuah (GHA) on trumpet will join the band on their upcoming worldtour, which will take them through Europe, the UK, the US, and SouthAfrica.

Jembaa Groove 

ART WALK AFTER PARTY w/ Heavy Trip and Hog

Say She She Cut & Rewind Listening Party

DA QWEEN with Astral Trap and That's Nokay

Midpak with Sonic Blossoms and Rose Peak

Hibou

Cursive

Eight Bells was forged in 2010 in Portland, Oregon by guitarist and singer Melynda Jackson as acollaborative genre-bending metal songwriting project.Acontinuation of her previous dark psychproject Subarachnoid Space, the original trioconfigurationfeatured drummer Chris VanHuffeland bassist/vocalist Haley Allen.The band’s early records, 2013’sThe Captain’s Daughter(The Flenser/Seventh Rule/TartarusTapes) and the much-evolved 2016 follow-upLandless(Battleground/Tartarus Tapes), conjuredemotive and often bleakly atmospheric soundscapes.Debut album,The Captain’s Daughtertooka thematic approach that resulted in powerful, deeply evocative music that paid respect to thenatural tones and grandiosity of the 1970s.Its follow-up,Landlesscombined contemporary metal,haunting female vocals, and 19th-century ghostliness; a sound that transcended genre and timeentirely and earned the band tour dates with Voivod."Wraithlike vocals and numbed melodies hanging over pinprick prog fretwork... The pulse ofethereal '70s rock–from Pink Floyd to Hawkwind's more celestial moments... Dual vocal linesemanate from some unseen place, sometimes braided together in a conjoined plea forconnection... Heartbreakingly beautiful."–PitchforkAfter significant lineup changes, 2022 saw the release of the third album,Legacy of Ruin(Prophecy Productions) and brought sharper focus to Jackson's relentless pursuit of utilizingsoundas emotional translation with contributions for the album from Matt Solis(Cormorant/URSA) on bass and vocals, and Brian Burke (Cave Dweller) behind the kitas well asguest appearances by Andrea Morgan (Exulansis) and Melynda Amann (Hound theWolves/Jamais Jamais)

Eight Bells with Geist & the Sacred Ensemble with Joy Von Spain

Hotline TNT - Path of Totality

FACS

Sonido Gallo Negro is a band from Mexico City going back to the roots ofpsychedelic tropical music with guitars, eccentric organs, analogsynthesizers, theremin... they mix exotic rarity and esoterism which will alteryour perception and force you to dance until you get exhausted. Add to itvisual hypnotics and live performance by Dr. Alderete.Since 2010, they have had multiple tours around Europe and America, visited20 countries and more than 50 cities. Five studio albums later, they becameone of the most recognized bands of Mexico City.

Sonido Gallo Negro 

Grenade Bunny: Karōshi with stoneyard, circa 40 and n3ster 

Chairs For Giants with Death By Overkill and Now Or Ever

Thee Deception with Fan Club

Oh Sees After Party with Erica Rose and the Ragged School and SEMISOFT

UGLY CHILD PRESENTS:A FEW UPS/A FEW DOWNS&nbsp;DJ UPSTAIRS H.DDENHANDAFTER PARTY FEATURING (9PM 21+ $10)<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:booking@gmtmband.com">GIVE ME THE MONEY</a>&nbsp;STONEYARD&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:blackendsmusic@gmail.com">BLACK ENDS</a>

FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK with BLACK ENDS, STONEYARD and GIVE ME THE MONEY  

Hockey Teeth with Shai Foxx and Middle Names

🕰️ Doors at 8:30 PM | Show at 9:00 PM📍 Baba Yaga | $35 | General Admission&nbsp;Presented by Dizzy Production StudioStep into the haze—Hot Summer Nights is a pole dance experience soaked in heat, color, and hypnotic rhythm.Fifteen dancers take you on a surreal, electric ride: equal parts psychedelic fantasy and rebellious celebration. The air is thick with glitter and defiance, the soundtrack pulses, and the summer night feels endless.💦 Expect glitter.🌡️ Expect sweat.🌠 Expect to get a little lost.This is the kind of night that lingers—long after the music fades.🌙 Dress for summer trouble.🎟️ Tickets are limited—grab yours before they vanish.

Hot Summer Nights

Mike G

In Los Angeles, where the weight and pressure of the city’s fast paced culture can make your legs feel like pillars, emerges psychedelic quartet, Levitation Room, to break the bonds of gravity with their cosmic wall of sound and thought provoking lyrics. “Just as their name suggests, Levitation Room’s music instills the listeners ears with a light feeling of floating. The dreamy guitar and Lo-Fi projections of psychedelic rock and garage are reminiscent of a deep 1960’s era, but still grounded in an alternative dreamgaze flavor that permeates modern indie music today.” - OC Weekly. Their decidedly hallucinogenic songs whisper and hum the same gentle refrain of their summer of love influences, conjuring up the cognitive imagery of sunny days at the park, spent with friends in a euphoric haze along with lyrical and sonic meditations on life, love, society and self-awareness.&nbsp;&nbsp;In tradition, and much like the bands and musical troubadours that inspired them, Levitation Room started out with late night jam sessions in a dimly lit garage between fellow musicians and long time friends, Julian Porte and Gabriel Fernandez. Julian, a dedicated street musician who felt he needed a broader platform, found chemistry with Gabriel, who he knew as a guitar player in various teenage punk and garage bands around town. Coming together in 2012, they bonded over a shared love of British Invasion groups (The Beatles, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones) and 1960’s psychedelic outfits like The Grateful Dead, Electric Prunes, The Pretty Things and began drafting their earliest tunes. It wasn’t until the late summer of 2012, that the band came to fruition when they found a rhythm section in two individuals with almost identical names; drummer, Johnathan Martin, and bassist, Jonathathan Martin. The four began writing songs, playing gigs and recording music out of a quaint studio in East LA.&nbsp;&nbsp;After the release of their self recorded demo “Levitation Room Vol. 1”, they quickly began gaining momentum and performing at local music venues throughout Southern California. 2015 saw the release of their first official debut EP “Minds Of Our Own” released on Burger Records. Later in the spring of 2016, they released their first full length album, “Ethos”, with the help of their friend and new keyboardist, Glenn Brigman, who recorded and helped produce the record. Since 2014, Levitation Room has participated in various shows, tours and music festivals across the US and Europe and continues to see the growth in listeners and followers on YouTube, Soundcloud and Spotify (with nearly 2 million plays on their song “Friends”). With the promise of a potentially bright future, Levitation Room has begun to mix and finalize their second album that they hope will display their process of maturity in sound and song- writing, exploring new territories of influence in music and instrumentation, combining folk, jazz, raga, soul, pop and of course… psychedelia. Stay tuned!&nbsp;

Levitation Room

Silverio

Silverio with Brent Amaker and the Rodeo

Ready to ditch your usual night out routine? Welcome to&nbsp;Something Different—Seattle’s bi-monthly showcase where no two shows are ever the same.Each edition brings together a brand-new lineup of comedians, musicians, and creators who dream up an unforgettable one-night-only performance. If you miss it, you miss it forever (sorry, not sorry).This month’s theme: comedy meets music in a variety show packed with surprises, including<ul><li>Standup&nbsp;comedy from Daegen Asfaha (8+ million views) and Keeks (just sold out a headlining show at Here-After)</li><li>A chaotic short-form dating show for the Extremely Online</li><li>Bernice Larson giving a presentation on the pros &amp; cons of showering&nbsp;</li><li>Live music from a soulful R&amp;B artist and an electrifying band</li><li>Prizes, games, and more to be revealed!&nbsp;</li></ul>Doors open at 7 for pre-show fun and giveaways. Show kicks off at 8 sharp. Trust us—you’ve never seen a night like this.

Something Different

Looking for a night out that’s&nbsp;actually&nbsp;fun? Say hello to&nbsp;Something Different,&nbsp;a feel-good variety show packed with laughs, live music, and all kinds of unexpected fun.We’re bringing together&nbsp;some of Seattle’s top local headlining comedians, amazing performers, and a few surprises we’re keeping under wraps. Throughout the night, you’ll have the chance to win&nbsp;fun prizes, take part in playful moments, and enjoy a show that never takes itself too seriously.It’s part comedy show, part concert, part "what the hell was that?" and all good vibes.&nbsp;Grab your friends, bring your best laugh, and join us for a night that’s... well, something different.

Diaphane with Jackie Tulsa and Gazillionaires

 Mind Beams EP Release with Authentic Luxury and troy

NARBS with Very Mad and The Regressions 

 Alfheim

Damnage with Bexley 

Upstairs (FREE ALL AGES 5pm-8pm)&nbsp;Drag &amp; Music Selections by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/djqj_/">DJQJ</a>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:macysdraglab@gmail.com">Macy Macys</a>&nbsp;Downstairs ($10 21+ 9pm) &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:divine.augustine@yahoo.com">Divine Augustine</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:casirghtnow@gmail.com">Casi</a>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:astraltrapmgmt@gmail.com">Astral Trap</a>

FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK: Divine Augustine with Casi and Astral Trap

We just had to do it. Following our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration on August 2nd in Pioneer Square, we’re throwing an afterparty with @oblimusic &amp; @sloanemotion at @babayagaseattle!So if you want to keep the party going, here’s the important info. We’re doing things a little differently this time. Tickets go on sale tomorrow night (July 24) at Baba Yaga starting at 6pm — in person only. Capacity is strictly limited, 4 tickets max per order, 21+ only. Tickets will be emailed to the address you provide at checkout, final sale, and non-transferable.We want these tickets in the hands of fans from around the city, so come down to Baba Yaga, check out one of the coolest new spots in Seattle, grab a drink, dinner, meet some folks, and enjoy a summer night. On August 2nd, the basement of Baba Yaga is for ticket holders only, but the main floor remains first-come, first-serve for anyone who just wants to hang.We can’t believe how close we are to celebrating with you all. Can’t wait to see everyone!!xoxo FFC

Foreign Family After Party

Foreign Family After Party (SOLD OUT)

Frente Cumbiero, one of the most innovative bands in Latin American music, arrives in Seattle as part of their Inconcreto &amp; Asociados world tour. Formed by Mario Galeano, Pedro Ojeda, Juan Sebastián Rozo, and Marco Fajardo, the Bogotá-based group has redefined the contours of modern cumbia through a powerful fusion of Colombian roots music, psychedelia, dub, and experimental electronics.With over 15 years of trajectory, Frente Cumbiero has taken their sound to some of the world’s most renowned stages, including Roskilde (Denmark), Womad, Fuji Rock (Japan), Estéreo Picnic (Colombia), and most recently Bahidorá in Mexico. Their new album Inconcreto &amp; Asociados, recorded between Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina, blends traditional wind and percussion arrangements with analog synths and deep rhythmic textures, an expansive, plural, and unbounded sonic journey.This project resists erasure, standing firm in its ability to honor the past while pushing tradition into the future. Their latest material reflects that legacy: otherworldly, genre-bending, and rooted in the rich musical histories that made their existence possible.Join us at Baba Yaga for an electrifying night featuring Frente Cumbiero’s 90-minute live set, flanked by two DJ sets that will keep the energy flowing from start to finish.<h3>&nbsp;DJ Chonta Chonta</h3>Chonta Chonta DJ is the selector alias of Alejandra Gómez, founder and director of Biche, a Colombia-based label and production house that spotlights alternative, peripheral, and deeply rooted Latin American sounds.Hailing from Cali, Colombia, Alejandra is a proud Valluna with a deep love for Latin alternative music. Her sets are rooted in sonic exploration, drawing on folkloric and experimental gems from Colombia’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts to Brazilian funk and global rarities, an organic, bold, and soulful musical journey that comes alive behind the decks.<h3>DJ Zonda/ About Zonda</h3>Zonda Producciones is a new South American-led music initiative based in Seattle, created by composer and producer Martin Selasco (Terror Cactus) and music curator and radio host Albina Cabrera (KEXP, El Sonido, La Música Importa, Cancioneros)Inspired by the powerful Zonda wind that sweeps through their native Mendoza, Argentina, this collaborative project was born to curate and produce live concerts and immersive musical experiences celebrating the sounds of Latin America, Ibero-America, and their global diasporas. Through intentional programming and community-focused events, Zonda builds cultural bridges between the Pacific Northwest and the wider Latin world. Join us for a rare and high-energy night at Baba Yaga, with a live set by Frente Cumbiero and DJs spinning tropical, electronic, and global beats before and after the show.

Frente Cumbiero

Laserbeans with Replicas and Modern Faults

Ripped and Torn, the debut album by Chicago three-piece Lifeguard, may or may not take its title from the legendary Scottish punk fanzine of the same name. Or perhaps it references the torn t-shirts that rock writer Lester Bangs claimed the late Pere Ubu founder Peter Laughner died for “in the battle fires of his ripped emotions.” Or maybe it points to the trio’s ferociously destabilising take on melodic post-punk and high velocity hardcore, signposting their debt to the kind of year zero aesthetics that would reignite wild improvisational songforms with muzzy garage Messthetics in a way rarely extrapolated this side of Dredd Foole &amp; The Din.Either way, Lifeguard stake their music on the kind of absolute sincerity of the first wave of garage bands, garage bands that took rock at its word, while simultaneously cutting it up with parallel traditions of freak. The half-chanted, half-sung vocals are hypnotic. Songs aren’t so much explicated as they are exorcised, as though the melodies are plucked straight from the air through the repeat-semaphoring of Asher Case on bass, the machine gun percussion that Isaac Lowenstien plays almost like a lead instrument, and that flame-thrower guitar that Kai Slater sprays all over the ever-circling rhythm section. Indeed, the trio play around an implied centre of gravity with all of the brain-razzing appeal of classic minimalism, taking three-minute hooks into the zone of eternal music by jamming in – and out – of time. And then there are the more experimental pieces – “Music for Three Drums” (which surely references Steve Reich’s Music For 18 Musicians), “Charlie’s Vox” – that reveal the breadth of Lifeguard’s vision, incorporating a kind of collaged DIY music that fully embraces the bastardised avant garde of margin walkers like The Dead C, Chrome, and Swell Maps.

Lifeguard

Joe Doria, a Pacific Northwest native, has been captivating audiences since the early 90s with his mastery of the Hammond Organ, piano, and vintage keys/synths. Immersed in the rich tradition of the Hammond, Joe draws inspiration from the giants of the instrument while fearlessly exploring diverse musical styles. Renowned for his ability to intricately layer bass lines and chordal structures, Joe elevates every performance with depth and dimension.”

Joe Doria

A Night of Fangs July 26th lands on a Saturday. This month we will be projecting Throwback vampire clips, DJs, Drag Performances, and awesome vendors! Dress to impress or however you want! All are welcome! Lineup announcement coming soon!

Dead Disko - NIGHT OF FANGS

Dusty Suns, Pelo Grande & I-90 Fiasco

Tzompantli with Re-Buried, Decrepisy and Skelm

Fruit Juice with Age of Fiction and Cat People 

Hailing from Seattle, Acapulco Lips delivers a vibrant blend of psych, garage, soul, and surf rock, transforming any space into a sun-drenched beach party. The five-piece—featuring Maria-Elena Juarez (lead vocals, bass), Christopher Garland (guitar), Brady Harvey (guitar, keys, percussion, vocals), Selina Gomez (guitar, percussion, vocals), and Jordan T Adams (drums)—channels the golden age of the '60s with an undeniable modern energy. Their sound, characterized by explosive guitar jangles, boogie-friendly basslines, interwoven harmonies, and Maria-Elena's disarmingly charming coos, offers a cathartic "half-goofy, half-serious" joy.Since forming in 2012, Acapulco Lips has become a Seattle staple, sharing stages with acts like Fred and Toody Cole, Night Beats, Mikal Cronin, Detroit Cobras, and Death Valley Girls, among many others. With performances at SXSW, Bumbershoot, Sasquatch, and Timber, and features on KEXP, they continue to build momentum. Their self-titled debut (2016) solidified their "good-time music" reputation, and fans eagerly await their new album, “Now,” dropping July 18, 2025.