Emo Nite at Holocene presented by Emo Nite LA – 21+ event
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our customers, we will be requiring proof of full COVID vaccination (or negative rapid COVID test), to enter the venue until further notice. More details at holocene.org/vaccine TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR WHEN WE OPEN AT 9PM!$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Living The Dream Foundation
Xibling, Freak Daddy, DJ Pains Grey – 21+
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our customers, we will be requiring proof of full COVID vaccination (or negative rapid COVID test), to enter the venue until further notice. More details at holocene.org/vaccine Synth duo Xibling makes experimental, ADHD synthpop. Led by lyrically unabashed vocals processed with realtime hardware vocal effects.The pair blow past genre limitations with their urgently catchy, aggressively introspective songs. Delivered with dramatic flair, seductively playful swagger, & boundless energy, that makes dancing through apocalyptic change feel possible.Uriel Metzger, the artist behind Freak Daddy, is a pioneering trans male musician. A polymath, Uriel has been working off and on in the music industry since the age of 15. He has been writing and producing his music for over a decade but this project is sure to be his magnum opus. His music combines stereo rattling hip-hop beats, metallic samples, and ethereal vocal melodies to create his own genre he calls “darknerve.” A unique sound that has come to define his artist universe of Freak Daddy World.
The Black Doors, Nate Wey and the Soft Colours, Tenants – 21+
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our customers, we will be requiring proof of full COVID vaccination (or negative rapid COVID test), to enter the venue until further notice. More details at holocene.org/vaccine Founded in the doom and gloom of the Pacific Northwest by duo Allison Green and Topher Walberg, The Black Doors hypnotize audiences as a well-oiled machine fueled by unbridled passion. Heart dragging lyrics and siren song melodies pour the foundation for a heavy haunted house built to last. Like a succubus draining the life force from the bodies of Siouxsie and the Banshees, Love and Rockets, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Kills, The Black Doors leave no doubt in their deft resurrection of the dark side of rock ‘n roll. Well established in the North American music scene for over a decade, Green and Walberg have recorded, performed and toured with members and bands such as The Dandy Warhols, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Mercury Rev, The Warlocks, Ape Machine, Swoon 23 and Sunset Valley. Proficient writers and performers, The Black Doors continue to unlock passages between familiar and innovative sounds. Nate Wey is a tv sound mixer (Vice News, MTV, Hulu), musician, and artist residing in Portland. Previously the singer for shoegazers Souvenir Driver (who performed with The Dandy Warhols, Lemonheads, Swervedriver, and Froth before disbanding), Wey’s current project adds cinematic and pop atmospheres to his emotive sound. His newest, unreleased album, Still Adventures, was recorded this spring with Gregg Williams (The Dandy Warhols, Blitzen Trapper, Sheryl Crow); and includes Portland mainstays Tobias Berblinger (Roselit Bone, Kassi Valezza), Sarah Nienaber (Candace, Shady Cove), Travis Hendricks (Daydream Machine), Leah Heuser and others.
Joey Valence & Brae – EARLY SHOW – All Ages – w/ Fountaine
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our customers, we will be requiring proof of full COVID vaccination (or negative rapid COVID test), to enter the venue until further notice. More details at holocene.org/vaccine Multi-genre producer, vocalist, and writer, Joey Valence is blending elements of classic breakbeat Hip-Hop, boom bap, hardcore punk, and other alternative genres in a strikingly refreshing way. Combined with the additional lyrical talent of vocalist, Brae, the two have explosively launched into the Alternative and Hip-Hop scenes with their high-energy antics, easily identifiable style and masterful use of social media. Over just one year, the duo has organically garnered over 1 million total followers, 80 million views and 22 million streams.Fountaine is a North East Portland native, anime lover, and well-rounded creative. His music is filled with witty punchlines that reference meaningful cultural symbols from his upbringing, all while being mediated through his smooth lyrical delivery and exploratory production techniques. Fountaine’s artistic platform is best experienced through his live performances, which are participatory in nature, that often call on audience members to engage with him and one another to invite feelings of openness, personal fulfillment, & self confidence.
NOCHE DE VERANO SIN TI – Celebración de Bad Bunny! – 21+
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our customers, we will be requiring proof of full COVID vaccination to enter the venue (or negative rapid COVID test) until further notice. More details at holocene.org/vaccineADVANCE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE TOTALLY SOLD OUT. WE MAY HAVE SPACE AVAILABLE TO BUY AT DOOR THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT. NOCHE DE VERANO SIN TI Celebración de Bad Bunny! 9:00PM – 1:00 AM $10 Early Bird $15 Advance$20 @ Doors ‘NOCHE DE VERANO SIN TI’ is a dance party for fans of Bad Bunny. We play the best of his music all night long. ¡Vamos a bailar! Follow us at instagram.com/nochedeveranosinti!
Soul’d Out Presents: Hojean, Obed Padilla – All Ages!
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our customers, we will be requiring proof of full COVID vaccination (or negative rapid COVID test), to enter the venue until further notice. More details at holocene.org/vaccine Justin Hojean Yi, known by his stage name ‘Hojean,’ is a Korean-American indie bedroom-pop R&B artist based in Georgia.
Ross From Friends – w/ Omari Jazz – presented by Holocene and Spend the Night – 21+
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our customers, we will be requiring proof of full COVID vaccination (or negative rapid COVID test), to enter the venue until further notice. More details at holocene.org/vaccine THIS PERFORMANCE IS TOTALLY SOLD OUT. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT DOOR.Ross From Friends, AKA British producer Felix Clary Weatherall, released his keenly anticipated second album ‘Tread’ on 22nd October via Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder imprint. An artist who demonstrates an ever-increasing mastery of his craft, ‘Tread’ is a record that is at once sleek and melodic but also eminently danceable, nostalgic but brilliantly modern, with nods to sounds and styles that are not so much reflected but refracted and recontextualised through Clary Weatherall’s lens.In 2018 — following a handful of revered and sought-after singles and EPs throughout the mid-2010’s on labels such as Breaker Breaker, Lobster Theremin, Distant Hawaii, Magicwire and Molten Jets — Ross From Friends announced his signing to Flying Lotus’ legendary Brainfeeder label with the release of his ‘Aphelion’ EP. This was followed the same year by his debut album ‘Family Portrait’ — the culmination of almost two years of intense studio time, working 20 hour days, and often spending months perfecting just one aspect of a track. ‘Family Portrait’ was hailed as “a powerful debut” by Crack Magazine and was described by Mixmag as “a gliding and glittering tour de force” in their ‘Albums of the Year 2018’ roundup. NME praised Clary Weatherall’s unique sonic identity as “a mind-melting picture that takes in house, techno, jazz and ambient music, and ties it together to make something distinctly unique” and Rolling Stone declared him “a master of fun, gooey textures.” Similar praise came from the likes of Resident Advisor, The Wire, Pitchfork, AV Club, Loud & Quiet, DJ Mag, Clash, PopMatters, FADER and more.2019’s ‘Epiphany’ EP, also on Brainfeeder, was dedicated to (and named after) Clary Weatherall’s sister: “One of the most important role models I have” he said at the time. Constructed with the dancefloor at the forefront of his mind, the three tracks assembled on “Epiphany” represented a sleeker and tougher sound than his acclaimed debut, but with his signature warmth and personality is ever present. Continuing his interest in the visual realm the EP artwork was created by legendary pro skateboarder artist Chad Muska, and the titular lead single came with an animated video directed by Theo Nunn (Lisbon Studio), guiding the viewer through a psychedelic sci-fi dystopia.Now, Ross From Friends has released ‘Tread,’ a showcase of his ever evolving talent, dailling up the intricate and emotive qualities of his production style that have previously led Mixmag to praise his “idiosyncratic dexterity that not only makes your heart ache, but dance right out of your chest.” Central to the creation of ‘Tread’ is “Thresho,” a piece of software designed and built by Felix himself — and available via Ableton’s Max For Live platform — that starts recording once the audio hits a user-defined threshold, then stops once it goes below that threshold, automatically saving and indexing the resulting clips alongside timestamps. This led to a revelation in how he approached the production and writing on ‘Tread,’ and meant he spent the first six months just experimenting with his hardware, not actually committing to any music, but with “Thresho” quietly recording everything he was doing, each session leaving its mark on an ever expanding library of his own samples. When he later came to composing the album, he was then able to draw on specific moments, either recalling the exact date or time he had made a recording, or simply browsing the now vast audio library of his own making.
Darkswoon (music video release!) w/ Mnemonic Pulse & Neuma – 21+
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our customers, we will be requiring proof of full COVID vaccination (or negative rapid COVID test), to enter the venue until further notice. More details at holocene.org/vaccine “…fierce electronic prowess and shoegaze-inspired guitar textures. As such, the band channels both the detached chill of early Fever Ray and Eurythmics as well as the churning menace of Modern English…both incredibly powerful and irresistibly catchy at once.” — Frank Deserto, Post-Punk.com writing about Darkswoon
SNAP! Y2K- ’90s vs ’00s Dance party! – 21+
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our customers, we will be requiring proof of full COVID vaccination (or negative rapid COVID test), to enter the venue until further notice. More details at holocene.org/vaccine Join the longest running ’90s night in the NW for our 90s vs 00s party, SNAP! Y2K this month at HOLOCENE on FRIDAY, JUNE, 24TH. It’s Summer party people! Grab your Summer crush and come dance with us. Arrive to the party dressed as this month’s icon, Mariah Carey from her Rainbow album, and you will receive a free pass to July’s anniversary party. EXPECT TO HEAR Hip Hop, Rock, West Coast Rap, R&B, Rave, Pop and everything in between from the early 90s to the early 00s. Join the SNAP! Y2K crew every LAST FRIDAY at Holocene for a nostalgic trip back to all your favorite music from the early 90s to the early 00s. Spanning genres from Hip Hop to House to Alt Rock to Modern re-edits you will feel like you are back in Middle school. Resident DJ’sColin JonesIntrocut “Like” and Follow us!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SNAP90s/Instagram: SNAP90sparty
BIZARRE BAZAAR! ft.: Free Creatures, Flying Caravan, Silent Temple + a community market! – 21+
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our customers, we will be requiring proof of full COVID vaccination (or negative rapid COVID test), to enter the venue until further notice. More details at holocene.org/vaccine Flying Caravan presents: Bizarre Bazaar! featuring live music by:Free CreaturesFlying CaravanSilent Temple Plus a Community arts/clothing/gift market! DJ’s Interactive Visual Projection Art Tarot Readings Live Painting Magic Vibes!