Amtrac DJ set – w/ Drew Cornwall (DJ Set) – 21+
Amtrac favors a tactile assembly of alternative electronic music reliant on handcrafted nuance akin to that of a band. The Kentucky-born and Los Angeles-based artist, DJ, producer, remixer, multi- instrumentalist, and founder of Openers carefully fuses textures and styles into an unabridged, unfiltered, and undeniable sonic trip on his aptly titled second full-length, Oddyssey [Openers/RCA Records]. As such, he imparts a piece of himself on every moment — from the production and composition to the vocals and performance. The story represents the culmination of a near nine-year journey since the release of his acclaimed 2011 debut, Came Along. The album elevated the Morehead, KY native — born Caleb Cornett — to the cutting edge of electronic music. In its wake, he amassed an acclaimed catalog of originals and remixes. Lending his touch to tunes by Two Door Cinema Club, Elderbrook, Sigur Rós, and Chromatics, Pitchfork described his remixing as “epic-sounding.” Among the originals, 2014’s “Those Days” notably boasted vocals from Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Following the 2016 solo EP Lost In Motion, he reached a new plateau on the 1987 EP during 2017. Both “Never Lost” and “Piano Boy” put up over 6 million Spotify streams each as his total stream tally neared the 100 million mark. Along the way, he earned praise from Billboard, Mixmag, Revolt, Complex, i-D Magazine, and more in addition to gracing the stages of major festivals such as Ultra Music Festival, EDC Las Vegas, Osheaga Festival, and Holy Ship!, to name a few. Not to mention, he headlined shows on four continents. Launching Openers in 2017, he provided a home to tracks by Durante, Rick Trainor, Luces, and many others. Amidst this whirlwind, he continued to write music, working towards what would become Oddyssey. This time around, he nodded to a wider swath of influences. Inspired by filmmaker and composer John Carpenter of Halloween and Escape From New York fame, he further utilized outboard gear and incorporated synthesizer soundscapes as he built the framework of the record. He also sang on a total of four tracks. He teased the album by way of “Madness to Mayhem,” which Billboard dubbed, “a song that seems to bridge the gap between his Came Along days and the moody blues of his present.” Meanwhile, the first single “Between The Lines” illuminates an evolution. Above resounding piano, Amtrac’s upbeat and uplifting production builds towards a hummable hook awash in a rush of fluttering neon synths and a driving beat. He croons, “I said every single lesson is stuck on loop, read between the lines.” “There’s a lot of trial-and-error tinkering to find the magic moment,” he says. “That launches the path of a song. It’s what happened on ‘Between The Lines.’ I wanted to do something faster and more high energy, and I went for it. As far as the lyrics go, most of them pertain to my relationships. That’s the case here, for sure.” Elsewhere on the record, Amtrac’s vocals also drive the indie rock-influenced “Stratego” and pensive “Accountable,” while Lali Puna delivers a dreamy cameo on “No Place” and Alex Metric contributes a heartfelt vocal turn to the synth swells of “So Afraid.” Renowned for his performances, the live show will reflect the same spirit, integrating visuals as he plays synthesizers live and takes the microphone. “I want to do different things every show,” he adds. “It’s meant to be unique.” In the end, Amtrac’s authenticity shines in everything he does.
Emo Nite at Holocene presented by Emo Nite LA – 21+ event
$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Living The Dream Foundation.
DANG! – A Soulful Electronic Dance Night – 21+
Welcome to DANG! A soulful electronic dance night. Just good energy, vibes and music. A celebration of only the best music, spanning from house to R&B. Dancey, bouncey, and transcending genres, DANG! is the ultimate dance party for fans of left of center electronic with soulful and rhythmic influences. This is the only party that expertly combines a top-tier mix of groovy house music & catchy R&B. Come get your dose of dopamine on the dancefloor, while you lose yourself in the intoxicating rhythms from songs from some of your favorite artists, like Kaytranada, Disclosure, Channel Tres + more. Dance music for your soul.A Tribute To The Music Of:KAYTRANADA | Anderson .Paak | Disclosure | SG Lewis | Toro Y Moi | Channel Tres | Tyler The Creator | Goldlink | Jungle | Jayda G | Peggy Gou + many moreParty Playlist! Get in the vibe of the party here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FF7tf0TWLChtgVD7cEiPg?si=5eb26907dc70437eDon’t miss out on this one of a kind event. See you on the dance floor at DANG!*This is a tribute dance night. None of the artists mentioned will be appearing at this event, nor are they affiliated with the event. Free before 10pm with RSVP (limited quantity)$15 tier 1 advance tickets (limited quantity)$20 tier 2 advance ticketsBuy 4 and save! – 4 ticket bundle pricing available
Club Blush: An Ethereal & Euphoric Dance Night – 21+
Club Blush (An Ethereal & Euphoric Dance Night) A tribute to the hits from ODESZA, Rufus Du Sol, Flume Disclosure, Kaskade, Hayden James, Jamie xx, Bob Moses, Lane 8, Bonobo, Fred Again…, MGMT, Zhu, Duke Dumont, Empire of the Sun, Flight Facilities, Gorgon City, Purity Ring, Nora En Pure, Snakehips, Kaytranada… etc. Let’s dance under the lights together to the best ethereal and euphoric dance music, all night long.*This is a tribute dance night. None of the artists mentioned will be appearing at this event, nor are they affiliated with the event.Song requests are available through Instagram. @clubblush.party FREE BEFORE 10PM WITH RSVP – SUBJECT TO VENUE CAPACITY (EARLY ARRIVAL RECOMMENDED) – RSVP sign ups close 1 day before the event, or upon sell out, whichever is earlierFOR PRIORITY ENTRY UNTIL 11PM, PURCHASE AN ADVANCE TICKET FOR $15$20 AT THE DOOR AFTER 10PM
SNAP! Y2K: ’90s vs ’00s Dance party! – THE HAPPY FACE PARTY – 21+
Join us for SNAP! PDX this month at HOLOCENE on FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH for our Y2K 90s vs 00s party. This month’s theme is the classic icon, The Happy Face! Wear Black & Yellow, Neon, and maybe even tie dye for our HAPPY FACE PARTY! We have something for everyone! 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. And don’t forget to step into our gaming area to play all your favorite Nintendo games. The SNAP! crew brings the party 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 at a Middle School dance. “Like” & Follow us!TikTok: @snap90spartyInstagram: @snap90spartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SNAP90s/
Dana and Alden
Early show! With special guest: Nick Gamer This event is All Ages OFFICIAL TICKETS:ETIX is the official ticketing source and partner of Holocene. The official website of Holocene is holocene.org. We cannot guarantee the validity of re-sold tickets purchased from secondary ticket resale marketplaces such as Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, etc. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.
Holocene, Monqui and Spend the Night present: ROMY: Club Mid Air Tour 2024 AT WONDER BALLROOM – 21+
THIS EVENT IS TAKING PLACE AT WONDER BALLROOMRomy Madley Croft is a musician, songwriter and DJ. First coming to prominence as one third of theinfluential group The xx, Romy has followed in footsteps of her xx bandmates Oliver Sim and Jamie xx tocarve out a hugely exciting solo career. In 2020, she released her debut solo single “Lifetime” towidespread acclaim, followed by her 2022 breakout single “Strong” which became Romy’s biggest solosingle to date. 2023 will see the release of her highly anticipated debut album, featuring production withFred again.. and Stuart Price. Her latest single “Enjoy Your Life” is another prime example of Romy’s”emotional music to dance to” and features the sampled vocals of the legendary BeverlyGlenn-Copeland. A now-legendary pop writer, Romy has co-written each of The xx’s three acclaimedalbums, Dua Lipa’s Grammy-winning hit single “Electricity” with Mark Ronson and Diplo’s Silk City), plussongs for King Princess and Halsey, among others.
Zolita: The Queen of Hearts Tour -w/ Meg Smith – Early show! – All Ages
Zolita has always viewed her songwriting through the lens of a camera, envisioning how each lyric and note might play out on screen. While beginning her career in music, the multi-hyphenate artist was sharpening her filmmaking skills at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Marrying these two artistic mediums into vibrant, narrative-driven music videos, Zolita’s unique approach to storytelling has earned her hundreds of millions of streams, a sold-out headline tour and a fanbase captivated by the rich characters she brings to life. From the debut of her first song and viral video, to the breakout success of her “Somebody I F*cked Once” Trilogy in 2022 and now to her upcoming project, Queen of Hearts, her passionate and unapologetic approach to visual storytelling is at the core of her artistic identity. Zolita’s forthcoming sophomore album, Queen of Hearts, is built around a pair of equally ambitious themes. The first offers a bold celebration of queer love, joy and acceptance— an invitation for her fans to embrace their individuality and live authentically. The other offers a more personal, introspective meditation on her past relationships. “I feel like I got to explore things that I had never written about before—things that maybe I was a little bit afraid to write about,” she says. This vulnerability and honesty in her songwriting is a moment that the artist born Zoë Hoetzel has been building toward for a long time. The project’s first single, “Bloodstream,” a gauzy track about the intense feeling of “wanting to crawl into somebody’s skin and know everything about them,” marks the beginning of the Queen of Hearts visual era. After Zolita read about the love story between Mariana Varela and Fabiola Valentín—former Miss Universe contestants who met and fell in love at a beauty pageant—she dove into writing a script inspired by them. “I was so intrigued by their story,” she recalls. “I was obsessed with the idea that these two women found each other in an environment that seems so heteronormative and ‘traditionally’ feminine.” The resulting short film, which Zolita wrote, produced, directed and edited, combines that fascination with her penchant for showcasing and uplifting queer relationships. The female, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ led cast and crew included Zolita’s co-star, Kyra Green, who made headlines when she paired up with a woman on Love Island Games in 2023. “It felt so natural to have her be a part of this project,” says Zolita. “In the film, she ends up choosing me at the end instead of the crown, which mirrors her own life really beautifully.” Featuring other notable guest stars and comedians as pageant queens, the short film offers only a preview of Zolita’s feature length ambitions. “I’ve always felt so lucky because my fanbase is primarily queer, so most of my experiences with them have had to do with that,” Zolita says. “They’re not just loving my music—it’s, ‘You helped me come out,’ or, ‘You helped me realize who I was.’ That has given my whole life a very different level of meaning and purpose.” Zolita VIP Package Available! This includes: – 2 Song Acoustic Set and Q&A – Official VIP Pageant Sash – Photo op with Zolita – Custom Glam Bag – Signed Page From The “Somebody I F*cked Once” Script
Spend The Night 9 Year Anniversary: Todd Edwards b2b Conducta, w/ Spend the Night Residents – 21+
Spend The Night celebrates 9 years with a very special extended back-to-back set from two titans of house & garage, Todd Edwards & Conducta! STN residents Ben Tactic, Leeonn, Nathan Detroit and Sunrise Energy Club will be tagging to warm things up. House legend, Daft Punk collaborator, and Grammy winner, Todd Edwards, is credited as one of the godfathers of UK garage. In addition to his own legendary productions, Edwards has remixed Phoenix, Justice, Matthew Dear, Hot Chip, Spank Rock, Boris, Appaloosa, Klaxons, Surkin, Robin S, Zoot Woman, St. Germain, and Dimitri From Paris. Conducta is an icon and trailblazer who has led the charge for the resurgence of UK Garage. In addition to DJing and producing, Conducta is also the founder and head of Kiwi Rekords, a hub for a new wave of garage producers to thrive.$25 advance and before 10pm at the door$30 after 10pm
Drew McDowall (of Coil) – w/ (arsonist) – 21+
Scottish experimental/electronic musician Drew McDowall’s lifelong interest in an elegiac solo bagpipe style called pibroch (ceòl mòr in Gaelic) has been an inspiration for much of his previous work (including Coil’s legendary Time Machines). This form, often traditionally used for laments and for tributes to the dead, fuses modal drones with flickering dissonance and plaintive melody evoking an ancient, solemn mood. His latest work, A Thread, Silvered and Trembling, both incorporates and transforms these elements via exploratory electronic processing, weaving an electro-acoustic tapestry of strings, shudders, voids, and voices, alternately disembodied and displaced. Co-produced with engineer Randall Dunn at Circular Ruin Studios in Brooklyn, the collection’s four pieces capture McDowall at his most elevated and elusive, in thrall to “the ineffable – that which refuses to be spoken.” McDowall’s palette here is unusually eclectic, sourced from a dynamic orchestral ensemble arranged by Brent Arnold and comprised of cello, viola, violin, harp (Marilu Donovan of LEYA), and french horn. Ebbing between shrouded electronics and enigmatic, sometimes spectralist orchestration, the album moves with a seething, simmering energy, surging into elegant, uneasy crescendos. The first two pieces are inspired by a liberatory hijacking and inversion of a grim biblical story (and by a cryptic and strange UK simple syrup branding). Opener “Out of Strength Comes Sweetness” shivers with short echo and resonant pads, before shifting into the album’s centerpiece: the 14-minute saga “And Lions Will Sing with Joy.” A murmuring electrical storm of keening strings and disorienting drones gradually grows darker and denser, until suddenly there’s a crack in the clouds, revealing mutated choral voices and sparkling harp. McDowall describes the track as “an incantation to help usher in a break, and a new beginning.” The record’s latter half evokes a deep untamed animism shot through with spiraling radiance. “In Wound and Water” sways with harp, plucked strings and eerie cello undertows while lush layers of disorientated electronics hang in the dusk. There is no resolution, only a faint gradient of fragile dissipation, leading into the album’s harrowing and climactic closer, “A Dream of a Cartographic Membrane Dissolves.” Processed voices (credited on the liner notes to “The Ghosts Who Refuse to Rest”) contort, whisper, and gather as the rest of the ensemble sharpens, poising to strike. Then it does – grand, tragic stabs of strings and horns lashing the sky, storming heaven by force. The fallout is poetic and inevitable, raining embers into a dark sea. But the journey and catharsis of A Thread linger long after it goes silent. Like so much of McDowall’s multifaceted catalog, this is music of immanence and alchemy, attuned equally to the sacred and the profane, to the tile and the mosaic. {arsonist} is the solo project of Portland based composer and producer Danielle Rager. Collaging raucous, algorithmically sequenced electronics, manipulated vocals, and her mother-tongue of lush orchestral arrangements, {arsonist} kindles a unique symphonic form of computer music that The Wire magazine praised as “digital soundscapes that step into the fantastical”. Her live sets bridge multiple A/V frameworks including the live-coding musical language TidalCycles, Ableton Live, and reactive visual platforms OpenFrameworks and GLSL. {arsonist} released her acclaimed full-length debut Reality Structure on Unifactor Tapes in 2020, which explored the mystique common to the symbolic languages of dreams and mathematics.