Diva Bleach w/ Alex Vile, Simple Shapes – 21+
Diva Bleach is a “sparkly pop-rock” duo consisting of bassist/vocalist Sydney Roten and Brie Ritter from Phoenix, Arizona. Wearing their hearts on their sleeves, Diva Bleach shares stories of heartbreak, loss, friendship and more through their music. Music has always been an important part of their lives, taking music lessons at the same school and then ultimately teaming up to create Diva Bleach in 2021. The band has appeared at Zona Fest on the main stage with Portugal, The Man and has played alongside bands such as The Front Bottoms, Poolkids, Twin XL, Sundressed and more. The duo has now joined the InVogue Records family and are set to tour this spring with Young Rising Sons and 44 Blonde, and will be on the Sad Summer Festival tour this summer.
DMN (tour kick-off show!) w/ Camp Crush, !mindparade – 21+
DMN (Default Mode Network) is the brainchild of Portland native Ian Wallace, who spent his early musical life as a choirboy and orchestral musician followed by a collegiate vocal jazz program. After too many lost weekends as a sideman in other local projects, Wallace decided to focus on his longstanding love of electronic music and try something new. He joined forces with longtime friend and bandmate Peter Lee (guitar/bass) and PDX music scene veterans Jason Grayle (drums) and Caroline Jackson (keys) to launch a project combining lush synthesizers, danceable rhythms, and live instrumentation. DMN creates groove-forward, melody-driven dance music that bridges the gap between 80s radio-friendly new wave and contemporary indietronica. The band has released two EPs and a self-titled album, Default Mode Network (2023), carving out a space in Portland’s small but vibrant electronic pop scene. With their latest material, DMN delves into themes of growth, rejection, fantasy, and futility—always anchored by a backbeat and ready for the dance floor! Camp Crush is a synth-pop duo based in Portland, OR, one that pays homage to both nostalgic New Wave and current day synth infused pop. Formed in 2017 by singer/songwriter/ keyboardist Jen Deale and drummer Chris Spicer, the husband-and-wife band launched onto the northwest music scene with their vocal-forward synth-rich pop tunes and dynamic live performance. Happy Mag describes them best: “The duo glide through a cinematic brand of indie-pop that is completely endearing and damn-near mesmerizing.” Partnering with grammy-nominated producer Jorge Elbrecht (Japanese Breakfast, Sky Ferreira, Hatchie) and grammy-winning engineer & producer Rian Lewis (Doja Cat, Gorillaz, Chromeo), Camp Crush released their debut studio LP, Up at Night, on April 11, 2025. Following 4 EPs previously released by the band, Up at Night is the full realization of their sound as a duo. “This new record is our best work yet, pulling the threads on new wave, dark wave and current day inspirations,” Jen says of the new project. “Jorge, our producer for much of this record, really helped us realize the driving and edgier sound to much of these new songs. Balanced with our work with Rian Lewis, we’ve created a unique sound that we couldn’t be more proud of.” Inspired by artists such as Kate Bush, Robyn, Lady Gaga and Depeche Mode the duo continues to evolve, bridging influences of the past to modern day pop sounds. !mindparade blends elements of art rock, psychpop, and experimentalism. Based in Portland, Oregon, songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Alex Arnold collaborates with friends to flesh out the project’s kaleidoscopic tunes, often utilizing lush string sections and expansive synth explorations. Their music has been described as “an ambitious low-fi bedroom symphony marked by flourishing psychedelic arrangements” (NUVO) and “a perfect slice of what’s best in Oregon Pop Music.” (Oregon Arts Watch)The project has been releasing self-produced records since 2012, originating in the fertile musical town of Bloomington, Indiana. Since relocating to Portland in 2017, they’ve been performing at venues and festivals across the West Coast, delivering captivating live shows via an ever-shifting setlist. In 2020, the group founded their own label imprint, Neon Underground Archives, in order to release their experimental records Hypertonic (2020) and Skyscapia (2023) and ekopsuƨqoʞɘ (2025).
Left on Tenth w/ Fox Walker – 21+
Left on Tenth is a 5-7 member indie/funk rock band based out of the PNW. Performing hundreds of shows a year, they have come to be a household name in their home city, Portland OR. In addition to performing high energy live shows, they consistently release music for their fans to stream at home. Their 2024 album “Sunup”, won BEST INDIE/ALTERNATIVE ALBUM at the PNW Music Awards for the year of 2024. “Left on Tenth knows how to ensure audiences have fun at their shows,releasing an array of sounds that you can’t help but dance to.” – Aaron Taylor – Local Fest Connects Fox Walker is an R&B/Funk band influenced by Silk Sonic, Louis Cole and Thundercat. The band formed in 2022 when Alex Maxfield (synth/lead vocals) and Jamie Maxfield (bass/ vocals) moved to the area and decided to funk up their lives. They met with Bee Dunlap (guitar/vocals) who was the missing piece to help the soul train leave the station. Through their groovy music, Fox Walker strives to spread their message of community, authenticity and self-confidence. This music is best served live with a side of dancing. Alongside regular members, Miles VanDusen (drums) and Chance Hargrove (keys), Fox Walker strives to collaborate with as many members of the community as possible.
DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS | The Bad Bunny Party 🔥 – 21+
Portland! Party with us as we celebrate the new DTmF album and other reggaeton, dembow, merengue, & latin dance hits! Te vemos en EL CLúb: Holocene Thursday, June 19 9pm 21+ PERREO, BABY! / COMPRA TIX NOW https://www.nochedeveranosinti.com/ DJ sets by @n.e.n.e.g & @francis.mxs Síguenos @nochedeveranosinti
Dakota Theim, Spooky Boys, Katy & the Null Sets, River Gods – 21+
Dakota Theim: A songwriter with a gift for whimsical melodies, breezy productions, and introspective lyricism, Dakota Theim has been a mainstay on the Portland indie underground for years. His sound is largely inspired by the golden age of FM radio, laden with sunny harmonies and blissed out guitars. With his latest releases, he is exploring new sonic territory while musing on relationships, identity, and aging, resulting in some of the most endearing songs of his career. Dakota’s auteur-like qualities have earned him favorable comparisons to artists like Tame Impala and Mac DeMarco. He writes and produces all of his own material from his Portland home studio, often times being joined by live band members Ben Bilotti, Alex Werner, Jack Stringer, and Joseph Freeman to round out his recordings. Together, the band has hosted several sold-out shows in their hometown, and toured extensively across the Pacific Northwest. While his productions are often eccentric and whimsical, Dakota’s devotion to the craft of songwriting is what sets him apart. His songs are meticulously composed, full of left turns and moments of unexpected beauty. With a steady stream of new content expected for this year and beyond, Dakota finds himself on the verge of breaking out of his local scene and reaching a national audience. Spooky Boys: “They’re not very spooky.” Dripping wet guitars, relentless driving rhythm, and insatiable catchy melodies. Spooky Boys have quickly become the PNW’s favorite indie-surf rock band. The ‘Boys bring a fun and undeniable charisma to their energetic shows that leave crowds no choice but to dance along. Katy & the Null Sets is the long-time “solo project” of Katy Ohsiek, vocalist and songwriter of Portland disco group Foamboy. The project has taken many forms since its inception in 2015. Katy & the Null Sets has been a solo singer-songwriter act, a collection of iPhone voice memos, elaborate synth pop albums, a ukulele-drummer 2 piece, and now an indie-new-wave 5-piece band of jazz musicians. The unifying element over the years has been Katy’s melodies, lyricism, and unique song forms, which borrow from bossa nova, neo-soul, mid-2000’s indie rock, and modern americana. Currently, Katy & the Null Sets is a full band with regular shows in the Portland area and a new album coming soon.
GRAPEVINE GROOVE: AN EARLY EVENING MOTOWN-INSPIRED PARTY OF 60s, 70s, & 80s R&B, FUNK, AND SOUL – 21+
Ain’t Too Proud To Party, sweet Portland! Holocene Saturday, June 14 5pm – 8:30pm 21+ Getting a ticket is easy as 1-2-3, and simple as do-re-mi → WhatTheDance.com Join us for an early evening dance night! We’ll be grooving from 5pm tl 8:30pm to the legendary sounds of Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, DeBarge, KC & The Sunshine Band, Cameo, The Gap Band, The Time, James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic, and more! Sounds by @timothy.bee We heard it through the grapevine… @thedanceparties
Cyane (fka Dolphin Midwives) w/ Helen Spencer-Wallace, Stephanie Lavon Trotter – 21+
Cyane is the project of Portland experimental composer/producer, harpist, and singer, Sage Fisher. Through the lens of mythological water nymph, Cyane, she explores the impossible betweens and shadows inhabited by femmes – both currently and throughout western colonialist history – and the immense power inherent in our bodies, our breaking, our healing, and our transformation. Honoring and bringing to light the hidden intricacies of this ancestral balancing act, Cyane draws on influences from early choral music, pop, electronica, avant classical and R&B for a performance that dances between disguise and exposé. Helen Spencer-Wallace is a musician, dancer, and educator. She is haunted and beguiled by femininity, vulnerability, and avoidance in the role of the solo Western female pop singer. Her musical work messes with inconsistent and multiple selves, explicit deception, and plays in the overlap of experimental pop, drone, and noise. She is gratefully supported by her devoted studies in Western and Hindustani vocal music (in the Kirana Gharana lineage). stephanie lavon trotter is a composer, vocal-instrument and performer. she loops and layers her voice through electro-acoustic open scores and improvisation, creating expansive, fantastical and grotesque sonic paintings. https://www.stephanielavontrotter.com
THE FREEWHEELIN’ ROSE CITY: A BOB DYLAN NIGHT 🎸 – 21+
What the Dance presents THE FREEWHEELIN’ ROSE CITY: A BOB DYLAN NIGHT We’re freewheelin’ all night long while celebrating Bob Dylan’s iconic career Don’t Think Twice… Holocene – Portland Wednesday, May 28 8pm 21+ HOW DOES IT FEEL? / TIX ON WHATTHEDANCE.COM @djsappho will be spinning the best of Bob Dylan along with your favorite hits from Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, Leonard Cohen, The Beatles, Lou Reed, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, and more! Prepare for an epic harmonica-off by @lipkinddavid and bring your best pair of shades for our Dylan and Baez look-alike competition We’re forever young @thedanceparties
ELLISE – The Pretty Evil Tour – All Ages
Emo Nite at Holocene presented by Emo Nite LA – 21+ event
$1 per ticket transaction sponsors Emo Nite Gives A F*ck. Donations are allocated for worthwhile organizations focusing on:· Mental Health· Harm Reduction· Children & Families· Poverty & Homelessness· Disenfranchised Communities· Terminal Illness