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Buffalo Daughter (Japan) w/ babybaby_explores

Buffalo Daughter (Japan) w/ babybaby_explores

Jun 3, 7:00pm - Jun 3, 10:30pm

Substation

Buffalo Daughter at Substation with babybaby_explores

Substation Seattle presents:
Buffalo Daughter
with special guest:
babybaby_explores
Support: Tomo Nakayama

Buffalo Daughter
Buffalo Daughter is a three member group consisting of SuGar Yoshinaga, Yumiko Ohno and MoOoG Yamamoto, often augmented by a drummer and other guests. Their sound is heavily influenced by German progressive rock and techno pop, but also includes bits of dub, club, shoegaze and post-rock influences. Given their mix and match style, and that they emerged in the mid-90s, they are often considered as part of the Shibuya-kei movement.

Before putting together Buffalo Daughter, Yoshinaga and Ohno played together in a band called Havanna Exotica. Buffalo Daughter’s 1994 debut EP Shaggy Head Dressers was released on the Cardinal label, a spin-off of the popular indies magazine Beikoku Ongaku.

When the American group Luscious Jackson were touring in Japan they met Buffalo Daughter, and favorably impressed with their music, passed samples along to the their label honchos at the Beastie Boys own Grand Royal Records. As a result Buffalo Daughter signed with Grand Royal in 1996, and released Captain Vapour Athletes internationally.

The band spend a good deal of 1996 in the States, first playing a few East Coast dates in March, then doing an extended tour with Butter 08 in September, and returning again for dates in November with Luscious Jackson. Their impressive live shows had a great deal to do with breaking the band both in Japan and internationally.

In 1997 Grand Royal followed with a remix EP, with Buffalo Daughters remixed by the likes of Alec Empire, Money Mark and U.N.K.L.E. Also in 1997 Buffalo Daughter played Grand Royal events in London and Paris with labelmates Ben Lee, BIS and Luscious Jackson.

In 1998 the band returned with the new studio album “New Rock”, and toured the US and Europe with Money Mark. They also performed at the Tibetan Freedom Festival in Washington DC in June 1998 along with the Beastie Boys, Radiohead, REM, Sonic Youth and Herbie Hancock. They returned again to the States in July and August to tour with Boys Against Girls. In 2001 Grand Royal suddenly shut down, and the band moved to LA based Emperor Norton, where they released “I”. Also in 2001 Buffalo Daughter played Japan’s top electronic music event Electraglide, on a bill with Fatboy Slim, Aphex Twin and Plaid.

In 2003 they released “Psychic” on V2 Records, and toured America with Blonde Redhead, and in 2006 released “Euphorica”. This versatile group has collaborated with a wide range of artists including the French ambient pop group Air, former member of techno-pop pioneers The Plastics, idol Ami Suzuki, veteran Mari Natsuki, Takako Minaka, Cornelius, Naoko Yamano of Shonen Knife and Cibo Matto. Sugar also sometimes plays in the side project band Metalchicks, and has toured the States and Europe with them.

They have also had their music used in ads for Listerine, Minute Maid, Minolta, Panasonic and 7-11’s Slurpies amongst others. In 2007 they played the Formosa Festival, their first live show in Taiwan.

In July 2010 Buffalo Daughter released “The Weapons of Math Destruction”, on their own Buffalo Ranch label, their first release in four years. They again collaborated with support drummer Atsushi Matsushita, who also plays with Zazen Boys, and with who played at Fuji Rock 2010 and did a national tour in November.

In 2013, Buffalo Daughter released their 20th anniversary best album “ReDiscoVer. Best, Re-recordings and Remixes of Buffallo Daughter”. This album not only includes their past songs but also a mix of some new recordings, covers, concert performances and remixed recordings. Recently at a Tokyo and Osaka gallery, an exhibit was created, which follows the band’s history.

In 2014 double album “Konjac-tion” is released worldwide (physical release through U/M/A/A in Japan and Modulor in France/EU). The album features various guests such as Kahimi Karie, Shintaro Sakamoto (ex. Yura Yura Teikoku) and remixes by Cibo Matto, Sean Lennon, Varo, Yoshinori Sunahara, etc., with nearly two hours listening volume. The world tour is followed soon to all through 2015, including some major and small rock festivals/ showcases – SXSW (USA), The Great Escape (UK), Micro Festival (Belgium), Off Festival (Poland), V-Rox (Russia), Fuji Rock Festival (Japan), Big Mountain Music Festival (Thailand), Lobo Jam (Taiwan) etc.

While keeping themselves busy with the tour life, Buffalo Daughter also finds it interesting to collaborate with the visual artist such as graphic artists and painters. The band has the history of having close relationships with the artists and that gave them some opportunities to perform at the gallery and museum in the past. Most recent one is January in 2016 at the illustrator Ed Tsuwaki’s exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo. Tsuwaki’s live-painting features the band’s improvisational performance with the avand-garde cellist Hiromichi Sakamoto. It was their second museum performance next to the British artist Peter McDonald’s Exhibition in 2012 at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.

Buffalo Daughter’s latest album We Are The Times, their first new album in seven years, came out September 17th, 2021.
#livemusic #live #indie #rock
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Back In Black Light

Back In Black Light

Jun 3, 8:00pm - Jun 4, 2:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

PLEASE NOTE!!!
PRESALE TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY - NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR.
Eventbrite link will run until 11pm tonight.

Seattle Psy Ops kicks off the summer with a return to our favorite Seattle venue, the newly remodeled and expanded Substation annex!

Ticket link: www.eventbrite.com/e/back-in-black-light-tickets-538439977467

::FEATURING ALL PNW TALENT::

ANGAMI (LIVE SET!!!) | Zoo Records; Seattle Psy Ops
Introducing our own local psytrance superstar! Angami will be performing a LIVE full-on set!
Seattle-born Nicholas Lee Buttacavoli, aka Angami, was signed to ZOO Music, one of the most prominent international labels for full-on psytrance, in 2019; Angami now boasts 10 releases on this Israeli label managed by Atomic Pulse! He has played numerous events around Mexico such as Mexico DF, Morelia Mich, Leon Guanajuato, Guadalajara Jal, Cabo San Lucas, Monterrey Nl, Acapulco Gro, and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Gro, sharing stages with top international DJs and producers. Nick has also played in California, Oregon, and Washington, and we are incredibly honored to have him a Seattle Psy Ops resident!
Nick moved to Mexico when he was 2 years old. He attended college in Mexico City to study Audio Engineering and Electronic Music Production. A DJ since 2002 and producer since 2008, Nick became one of the main resident DJ’s and promoters at Varuna After Hours in Ixtapa, Mexico for about 3 years beginning in 2009; he brought top international psytrance artists to Ixtapa for the first time including Waio, Volcano (side project of Vertical mode) and others. After Varuna, Nick became the main resident DJ at Nexus for a year. Under his side project Delic, he released his first EP called “Resisted one” in 2012 and appeared on his first compilation of various artists from Mexico in 2014, as well as appearing on a Serbian release: Molok (Freaqued Frequency’s progressive psy project). 8 months later, he released his second EP called “Artificial” with Ibidelyc Recordings Ibiza.
This performance will be one for the books and is not to be missed! Join us on the dance floor June 3 to hear the intricate and inspiring sounds of Angami in full KV2 glory!!!
www.beatport.com/artist/angami/865989
open.spotify.com/artist/0QMSUU81I1vBzPh0rUVaq6?si=7wUZvh9pRNq2HsLF7jbHdQ&dd=1

JUDGE MING | Vantara Vichitra Records; Matrices and Vortices, Vancouver, BC
Judge Ming started out as a prominent figure in the Finnish underground music scene. Her profound love for Psychedelic Trance led to DJing, which allows her to express her musical creativity. With her return to Vancouver, she partnered up to expand the underground culture with a collective called “Matrices and Vortices”. You can also catch her appearing on DI.fm, featuring her guestmixes. She found her true expression as well through organizing events and curating stages.
She is the head organizer of 6th Dimension Festival, held annually in BC. She was also the mastermind behind Vancouver's monthly Algorythm: Bicycle Night, which showcases psytrance DJs of various styles. She joined the world renowned forest psy label, Vantara Vichitra Records. Her style can be described as deep, hypnotic soundscapes with energetic running basslines as well as sonic influences from Central Finland. So prepare for a small girl with a BIG sound!
soundcloud.com/judge_ming

PEACEDRAGON | Co-Founder - Seattle Psy Ops
Jason Starling, aka Technohippy, has left his old moniker behind to embark on a new project: introducing Peacedragon, the beginning of a shift from DJ to producer of bouncy progressive psytrance!

CAPT TRIPPS | Co-Founder - Seattle Psy Ops; Twilight Sound System
Joe Evans aka Capt Tripps’ obsession with electronic music began way back when he was just 10 years old. More than 2 decades later, Capt Tripps is a staple of the Seattle Psytrance community. He is a master of many styles of EDM, ranging from Chillout to Deep Techno to Full-On Psytrance. His sets never disappoint, always crafting the perfect mood for each moment to keep you dancing from start to finish!

ERIC SKILES | Twilight Sound System
Prior to 2020, you could find Eric on stage in Portland and Seattle clubs as well as desert parties all across eastern Washington. These days, you are more likely to catch him in the streaming world at www.twitch.tv/ericskiles or through his versatile Desert Vibes mix series which can be found at www.soundcloud.com/skeezy-e

IMMERSIVE PSYCHEDELIC VISUALS AND LASERS BY SHADO!
Shado | VJ and Co-Founder, Seattle Psy Ops
Live video is an art form that can propel EDM events to the next level. Shado is a rare kind of VJ with a knack for setting moods and a high bar for quality. Well before Seattle Psy Ops was founded, his crew Psychedelic TV was the first name for visuals in Seattle for many years.
With new tools and tech at his disposal, Shado is prepared to take you on a visual journey that becomes an extension of the music. Psy Ops shows would not be the same without his special touch!

::PLUS... FACE PAINTING, PLUR, GOOD VIBES, AND YOU!!!::

As always, we are dedicated to providing you with an immersive dance floor experience where you can let go and enjoy world class talent. This event will be no exception! We have chosen a very special lineup for this event, featuring a live set that you will not want to miss!

PRESALE TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY - NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR.

DOORS OPEN AT 8PM
21+ with ID
ADA Acessible Venue

This is a safe space for LGBTQIA2+ and BIPOC populations and for people of all abilities! Please help us understand how we can foster more safety for you if you do not feel comfortable.

Ticket link: www.eventbrite.com/e/back-in-black-light-tickets-538439977467
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Push For Love // Tavia Rhodes // Joshua Dennis

Push For Love // Tavia Rhodes // Joshua Dennis

Jun 9, 6:00pm - Jun 9, 10:30pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation presents:
Push For Love // Tavia Rhodes // Joshua Dennis

Joshua Dennis
joshuadennis.bandcamp.com/album/brand-new-day

Tavia Rhodes
www.taviarhodesmusic.com/

Push For Love
www.instagram.com/pushfor_love/

21+ only. Substation Seattle. 645 NW 45th St.
#livemusic #live #indie
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Diveyede + Polisonyx present: Brainorchestra & R.A.P. Ferreira!

Diveyede + Polisonyx present: Brainorchestra & R.A.P. Ferreira!

Jun 10, 7:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

BRAINORCHESTRA

New Jersey Representative Brainorchestra has been planting his flag down over the past 3 years, with over 12+ independent vinyl releases, self booked shows and is now coasting through 2023 with 2 brand new, self produced releases courtesy of "Fat Beats" and "Copenhagen Crates".

With the momentum of the two, Brain sets to start expanding his reach with more shows in the USA as well as plans for the UK and various places across Europe.

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/brainorchestra/
BANDCAMP: brainorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/e-town-general-2
WEBSITEhttps://www.brainorchestra.net/
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/brainorchestra_/
TWITTER: twitter.com/_brainorchestra


R.A.P. FERREIRA

R.A.P. Ferreira fka milo aka scallops hotel is an emcee, producer and theorist working in the Black arts tradition commonly categorized as rap. Having founded the label ruby yacht in 2015 and since releasing all of his music through this channel, Ferreira has earned a sizable following within independent hip hop by rigorous, constant touring and an elevated, explorative style of performance. He is known for an uncompromising, utopia flow that speaks directly to the root of the listener.

By 2018, the young artist galvanized his presence in the American rap scene with the opening of Soulfolks Records & Tapes in Biddeford, Maine. Ferreira has a sprawling, limitless catalog ranging years, names, geographies, intentions, collaborations, and vocabularies.

In an era defined by keyword search, soundbyte, cosign, marketing and virality this artist’s work stands out by not cow tailing to the movements and trends of the digital sphere.

He currently makes his home in Nashville, Tennessee where he continues to helm the Ruby Yacht while studying to become a blues guitar legend and a farmer.

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/modestmilo
TWITTER:
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/hipcatscience/
BANDCAMP: afrolab9000.bandcamp.com/
WEBSITE: www.soulfolks.org/


MOJO BARNES

The music of Mojo Barnes rejects the separation of real life and art with mass appeal.

This Seattle native’s passion for rawness and cadence-laced lyricism shines unapologetically across the eclectic production and styles which frame his creations. The centrality of flow and a hint of perfectionism in his writing make for a satiating listening experience as Mojo shifts effortlessly between soulful vocals and the hard-hitting bars that characterize his work.

As an adoptee, family man, and father, depth of lyrical content is something that Barnes prizes in music. Reflective, insightful, and vulnerable, his words invite listeners on an explorative journey of themes ranging from identity, love, and more.

The honest and adept means by which he tackles the complex and emotional questions of life- embedded in his own narrative and experience- make for highly relatable songs that leave fellow answer-seekers feeling less alone.

Upon the recent team up between Barnes and Ready Ron Beats they formed Takeover Music Collective, a powerhouse of lyricism and production. This team is a force to be reckoned with.

WEBSITE: www.takeovermusiccollective.org/
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/mojobarnes/
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/ready_ron_beats/


THIRD EYE BLING

Third Eye Bling is a Hip-Hop producer who catching the ears of many of Seattle’s artists, collaborating with the likes of Gabriel Teodros, Yirim Seck, Alpha-P and Silas Black.

Third Eye Bling’s dedication to the craft resonates sonically with punchy kicks, dirty snapping snares, infectious bass lines, instrumentation and heavily chopped samples. Regarded in a similar vein as Alchemist, Pete Rock and Organized Noize, Third Eye Bling’s ability to seamlessly adapt to new and old music technology has provided for a range of unorthodox integration and ultimately his unique sound.

Third Eye Bling is a refreshing mixture of traditional and contemporary, and helping to forge a new era of Hip Hop music in the Pacific Northwest.

Stay tuned for announcements on the forthcoming project from Third Eye Bling’s solo album featuring some of Seattle’s finest emcees entitled “Alien Dreams”.

BANDCAMP: thirdeyebling.bandcamp.com/album/branch-and-blings-bogus-journey
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thirdeyebling/


J. OHM

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082017372081&sk=about
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DECADON with FREAKY & MASHBIT

DECADON with FREAKY & MASHBIT

Jun 10, 10:00pm - Jun 11, 2:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

ITERTAINMENT BASS presents:
A Night of Live BASS Music with

Decadon

and:
Freaky
MashBit

support from: Devastation Hour

at: Substation Seattle. 645 NW 45th St. Seattle WA 98107
21+ only

#edm #edm #bass #dubstep

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Manic Mic Night: Substation Open Mic Comedy

Manic Mic Night: Substation Open Mic Comedy

Jun 12, 7:00pm - Jun 12, 10:00pm+2Jul 10, 7:00pm - Jul 10, 10:00pmAug 14, 7:00pm - Aug 14, 10:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Open Mic Comedy Night!
Free to watch. Free to participate.
Doors @ 7
Signups @ 7:30
Comedians @ 8

Hosted by DinoDad

Noah “DinoDad” Rubin is a local comedian, producer, father, and mental health counselor. He got his start in comedy at The Waterwheel Lounge open-mic in the summer of 2021. He then took over the production of the open-mic in the fall of 2022. He has performed in Chicago, Denver, Eugene, Los Angeles, Seattle and the surrounding area.

DinoDad has gone on to produce multiple open-mics at The Shanghai Room and a weekly show at The Whits End. He also produces comedy shows that often are combined with live music from local musicians and bands.

DinoDad loves building community, bringing people together, and helping individuals discover their comedic voice.
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Rickshaw Billies Burger Patrol

Rickshaw Billies Burger Patrol

Jun 13, 7:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation presents:
Rickshaw Billies Burger Patrol
with: NORDUS
local support: Jack and the Dull Boy

21+ only. 7pm doors / 8pm music

#livemusic #live #rock

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ZAO w/ Special Guests: Body Void // MOUTHFORWAR // godcollider // Toarn

ZAO w/ Special Guests: Body Void // MOUTHFORWAR // godcollider // Toarn

Jun 14, 7:00pm - Jun 14, 11:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation presents:
ZAO
with special guests:
Body Void
MOUTHFORWAR
godcollider
Toarn

#livemusic #live #metal

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The Dolly Llamas Present: 9 to 5

The Dolly Llamas Present: 9 to 5

Jun 16, 9:00pm - Jun 17, 2:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

The Dolly Llamas present:

9 to 5

The breast party in the desert comes home to Seattle! Tumble out of bed and stumble over to Substation for a night of movin’, shakin’, and fundraisin’ to help us bring the Dolly Llamas to Burning Man in 2023 bigger, bustier, and dustier than ever!


::EXPERIENCE::

We’re taking over the entire Substation complex to give you the complete (but far less dusty) Dolly Llamas experience. Check out the main room for incredible music from some of Seattle’s best DJs, shop for your new BREASTival outfit in our camp thrift store, take a photo in our one-of-a-kind Boobs-in-a-Hole cutout, or pick up some Dolly Llamas merch!


::MUSIC::

SUBSET
Soon(ish)
Sloane Motion
cafénico
Kween


::THEME::

Glitter and Fringe, Wild Wild Breast, Disco Cowboy/Cowgirl/Cowthem


::TICKETS::

$25 Regular Tickets
$50 Donation Tier (If you’re feeling extra generous - includes free Dolly Llamas swag! Must attend the event to claim your merch)


::FUNDRAISING::

All funds raised during this event will go to support our camp’s infrastructure needs to expand and elevate our interactivity at the Burn in addition to funding a new interactive art installation. New additions include:

1) A new 30’x40’ covered dance floor and drag show theater, complete with DJ booth, stage, runway, and stadium seating to accompany our existing 20'x30' bar and lounge
2) A new 20’ bar for our camp watering hole, the Neon Llama
3) A giant interactive LED cube art installation designed by our very own, Jake Pack
4) A new giant marquee camp sign to illuminate our camp frontage and welcome visitors to our camp


::LOCATION AND TIME::

9:00PM PDT - 2:00AM PDT
Substation (645 NW 45th St, Seattle, WA 98107)

Contact: dollyllamasbrc@gmail.com
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Techniques

Techniques

Jun 17, 9:00pm - Jun 18, 2:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Between the Lines Collective welcomes you to Techniques at Substation! Join us for an evening full of the hottest underground sounds, ranging from minimal tech house to UKG and techno. Aiming to supply an Ibiza-esque dance party with music influenced by the biggest names in house music, such as Jamie Jones, PAWSA, Mochakk, and many more. Come ready to two-step the night away and have a Shazam filled to the brim with new music.
Artists: jeepers, Cy Hanson, QUARTERDEF, ean, KJ3, and Freddy

Between the Lines is a hot, new house music collective that was founded on one simple principle: bring the music of the underground to the PNW. The collective began as the brainchild of six friends mixing on a beginner board atop a laundry rack in the living room of a college home. Since then, the collective continues to push its own boundaries as its creators have ventured into hosting events and music production. Specializing in dance events, we believe that going out to a show should be about the music, the people around you, and the community experience we share together. This is why we do what we do. We want to continue to bring the Seattle music scene to new heights through our events.
#livemusic #edm
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Birthday Girl, Kelp Wanted & Happy Heartbreak

Birthday Girl, Kelp Wanted & Happy Heartbreak

Jun 18, 7:00pm - Jun 18, 10:30pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation presents:
Birthday Girl, Kelp Wanted & Happy Heartbreak
21+ only.
#livemusic #live #rock

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Codd Dubz: Finesse The World Tour

Codd Dubz: Finesse The World Tour

Jun 23, 9:30pm - Jun 24, 2:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Itertainment Bass presents:

Codd Dubz: Finesse the World Tour
with: Sqishi

support from: Guy LeFoux, Zuki, K Boat

Substation Seattle. 645 NW 45th St.
21+ Only

#livemusic #edm #bass

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Liturgy + Big|Brave

Liturgy + Big|Brave

Jun 24, 6:30pm - Jun 24, 11:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Liturgy + Big|Brave at Substation Seattle

Substation & Heavy Talent present:
Liturgy
with Big|Brave
local support: Mechanical Plague & Blast Cells


Liturgy:
Liturgy is the project of composer, artist and philosopher Hunter Ravenna Hunt-Hendrix, whose yearning, energetic “transcendental black metal” exists in the space between metal, experimental music and sacred ritual. Its other members are Mario Miron (guitar), Tia Vincent-Clark (bass) and Leo Didkovsky (drums). Celebrated for their fusion of sincere emotion, compositional complexity, stylistic innovation and intense live energy, the band was founded in the context of Brooklyn DIY as a solo project by Hunt-Hendrix while she was studying philosophy and classical composition at Columbia. After expanding to a quartet they made waves with their 2011 sophomore album Aesthethica for introducing the style of black metal into the world of experimental art rock. Their ambitious 2015 album The Ark Work was controversial for its incorporation of IDM and trap production into their musical language. In fall 2019 they released their acclaimed fourth studio album H.A.Q.Q., which is tied to an ongoing philosophical YouTube lecture series. Their fifth studio album Origin of the Alimonies, an opera composed alongside a film created by Hunt-Hendrix, was released in November 2020.
#livemusic #live #metal
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Goldie (4 Hour Set)

Goldie (4 Hour Set)

Jun 24, 9:00pm - Jun 25, 3:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation, Routine, and Shook present:
GOLDIE (4 HOUR SET)

support from:
Quadrant & Iris
Grym
#dancemusic #edm #routine #dnb

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Juan Wauters

Juan Wauters

Jun 27, 7:00pm - Jun 27, 10:00pm

Substation

Substation presents:
Juan Wauters (Queens, NY)
support from:
Gus Englehorn

=== JUAN WAUTERS ===
There's freedom to be found in consistency. Until recently, Juan Wauters may not have agreed with this statement. As a touring musician and multinational citizen, transience had always come naturally to him. Circumstance, however, recently prompted him to reconsider the benefits of staying in one place: “During COVID I discovered / that I like stability,” he muses on the title track of his new album, “but the world still sees me / as a wandering rebel.” His most introspective work to date, Wauters’ sixth solo album Wandering Rebel finds the artist taking stock of how he’s changed, how the world sees him, and what he wants out of life.

From his early days as a founding member of Queens-based garage act The Beets to his impressive solo career, Wauters has spent the better part of the last decade on the road. When he wasn’t touring or recording, he was gathering material, traversing Latin America to write his 2019 Spanish-language opus La Onda de Juan Pablo, then heading North to collaborate with friends like Mac DeMarco, Homeshake, Nick Hakim and more for 2021’s boisterous Real Life Situations. Apart from intermissions in his home base of Jackson Heights, Queens, Wauters has been notoriously hard to pin down.

The lack of touring in the years following the 2020 pandemic lockdown, however, brought Wauters’ wayfaring lifestyle to a screeching halt. After spending the majority of the year at home in New York, he relocated to Montevideo, Uruguay at the end of 2020, prior to the release of Real Life Situations. It would be another year before he’d be able to tour again, and over the course of that year, he embarked on voyages to LA and New York, with the aim of recording full albums in each city. Though many of the songs from these sessions did make it onto Wandering Rebel, the final product is, like Wauters himself, impossible to attribute to just one place. And each time he returned to Montevideo from these sojourns, he realized the unexpected had happened–he’d put down roots. His short-term stay had become a long-term relocation, and a casual romance had turned into a serious partnership. “If touring never came back,” Wauters reflects now, “I would have been at peace [with it]. New York was the place I always came back to, but I never really had a ‘home.’ My parents left Uruguay, their home, when I was young. Now, [in Montevideo], I have a place to come home to, and people that are waiting for me.”

Written mostly during this extended break from touring, the songs on Wandering Rebel are candid reflections on subjects like career (“Wandering Rebel”), romantic commitment (“Amor Amor”), mental health (“Nube Negra”) and the personal toll of touring (“Let Loose”). Wauters’ lyrics have always had a refreshing sincerity, but he seems to be at his most open on this record. “I’m looking to have a family,” he states on “Wandering Rebel,” “so if this music thing not pick up / we’ll have to make some changes up in here.”

He extends that same bemused frankness to the world around him as well: on “Modus Operandi,” he voices his frustration with New York’s fairweather residents, who fled the city at the onset of the COVID-19 lockdown. “It’s happened time and time again,” he laments, “when it gets rough out here / People that have options go back to their suburbs.” Vocal contributions from fellow New Yorker Greta Kline (Frankie Cosmos) add to the chorus of playful disapproval. On the singalong-worthy “Millionaire,” he turns his eye to the west coast: “It’s hard to get around Los Angeles / If you don’t have a car / I’m staying in a privileged part of town / It’s suspicious for me to be walking.”

The clarity with which Wauters approaches these subjects lyrically is reflected in the music as well. His trademark eclecticism is still present (fans of Real Life Situations’ spirited hip-hop should look to track 6, “Bolero”), but it’s more refined this time, anchored in his signature Latin-influenced indie folk. Wandering Rebel is peppered with delicate additions that add depth throughout: rain sounds and hand drums on “Nube Negra,” a strings section on “Modus Operandi,” a gentle vibraphone on “Amor, Amor.” Some of these are classic Wauters touches, but others are owed to outside influences, like production from Brooklyn-based Carlos Hernandez (Ava Luna, Carlos Truly) and Brazilian indie artist Sessa, as well as vocal contributions from Kline, Luz Elena Mendoza (Y La Bamba), Zoe Gotusso, and Super Willy K.

Throughout Wandering Rebel, Wauters attempts to reconcile the stability he’s come to enjoy with the nomadic restlessness that’s characterized his life thus far. In the end, though, it’s the interplay of both of these elements that makes the album so strong. Though it’s marked by introspectivity, it was made in classic Wauters fashion, with numerous collaborators on trips to New York, LA, Brazil and Argentina. At the same time, its cohesion is owed to a period of reflection that’s only possible in repose. Wauters’ moments of honest self-reflection lend depth to his penchant for playful musical experimentation, while his ever-growing network of collaborators across the globe add nuance and fluidity to his songwriting.

For a brief period during the writing process, Wauters spent a month alone in a remote Uruguayan beach town, armed with only an iPad (which he charged using a solar panel) and his thoughts. In the end, only one song from this stint made it onto Wandering Rebel (“Mensaje Codificado”), but somehow the entire album feels as if it’s written from this vantage point: an artist, back in his home country, looking out at the world and considering the life that’s led him there.
#livemusic #live #indie
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Contact / Blighted Eye / Holz

Contact / Blighted Eye / Holz

Jun 29, 7:00pm - Jun 30, 2:00am

Substation

Substation brings you a night of local heavy music:

Contact - Hardcore Grind
Blighted Eye - Death Metal
Holz - Industrial Metal

10 interested  ·  1 going
Chrome Lakes EP RELEASE PARTY

Chrome Lakes EP RELEASE PARTY

Jun 30, 7:00pm - Jun 30, 11:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation presents:
Chrome Lakes EP RELEASE PARTY
with: Snail Bones, Future Tense, Anthers
21+ only.
#livemusic #live #rock

3 interested  ·  1 going
SUGAR: THE NU-METAL PARTY - 21+

SUGAR: THE NU-METAL PARTY - 21+

Jun 30, 8:30pm - Jul 1, 1:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

SUGAR: THE NU-METAL PARTY - 21+
“A NU KIND OF 90’S / 00’S DJ NIGHT”

� SUGAR: THE NU-METAL PARTY �
WAKE UP (WAKE UP)!
IT’S TIME FOR
A NU KIND OF 90’S / 00’S DJ NIGHT!

SOMETIMES WE JUST GOTTA BREAK STUFF, EVEN WHEN LIFE IS PEACHY!

THIS ONE’S FOR ALL THE PIMPS, THE FREAKS AND THE
MAGGOTS

THAT ARE DREAMIN’ TO CELEBRATE THE GOLDEN AGE OF
NU METAL!

LET’S SHOVE IT (SHOVE IT, SHOVE IT) TO THE MUSIC OF
KORN, DEFTONES, SLIPKNOT, LIMP BIZKIT,
LINKIN PARK, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, KITTIE, ROB ZOMBIE, STATIC-X
AND MORE!

JOIN US IN THE PIT AS WE PARTY IN THE NAME OF THE ORIGINAL
FAMILY VALUES TOUR ERA AND THOSE CARRYING ITS TORCH! �

GRAB YOUR LEASH…
PACK YOUR CHAINSAW (MF’N CHAINSAW)…
AND COME AND GET IT!

21+ only. Substation Seattle. 645 NW 45th St. Seattle, WA 98107
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Special Request

Special Request

Jul 1, 10:00pm - Jul 2, 3:00am

645 NW 45th St,Seattle,98107,US

Substation, Routine, and Dazed present:
SPECIAL REQUEST
support from:
Austin Robertson
Eliogold
Hunter
Second Room featuring:
Aivilo
Chris Wildr
Mascara
#dancemusic #edm #routine #house

83 interested  ·  54 going
Bad Honey, D.B Stewart, Sweet Piece

Bad Honey, D.B Stewart, Sweet Piece

Jul 7, 6:00pm - Jul 7, 10:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Bad Honey at Substation Seattle

Substation presents:
Bad Honey
w/ support from:
D.B Stewart, Sweet Piece
21+ only
Substation Seattle. 645 NW 45th St. Seattle, WA 98107
#livemusic #live #rock

4 interested  ·  2 going
Chomppa & GorillaT

Chomppa & GorillaT

Jul 8, 10:00pm - Jul 9, 2:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

itertainment bass presents:
Chomppa
with: GorillaT
support from: Yoozer
21+ only. Substation Seattle. 645 NW 45th St. Seattle, WA 98107
#edm #edm #bass

27 interested  ·  11 going
Wayne's Bday Bash FT Dank, Crtege, and Darkmysticwoods

Wayne's Bday Bash FT Dank, Crtege, and Darkmysticwoods

Jul 9, 7:00pm - Jul 10, 12:00am

Substation

WAYNE’S B-DAY BASH
FT:
Dank:
Experimental Four Piece Grunge Doom from Seattle, WA. Formed in 2019, Dank quickly gained a reputation for their loud live shows, and they soon began to shows the Pacific Northwest. In 2020, they released their debut album, "Act i: Auto-da-fé." With their heavy riffs, psychedelic atmosphere, and energetic live shows, Dank is sure to continue to turn heads for years to come.

Crtege:
Post Western trio from Texas - "Like Earth and Pink Floyd teaming up for a David Lynch film score." Bass VI, drums, trumpet, tubular bells, Moog, string synths. Brooks & SunnO))). Country Melvins. Bootgaze.

Darkmysticwoods is a Stoner Sludge/Noise Doom band from Woodinville, Wa. For fans of Kyuss, Electric Wizard, Melvins, and Eyehategod. Formed in 2012 with the goal of bringing heavy, emotionally driven noisy sludge.
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REZN with Grivo and guests

REZN with Grivo and guests

Jul 11, 7:00pm - Jul 11, 11:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation presents:
REZN
open.spotify.com/artist/3pDqLo5LnCyCBxhKZygkfK

Listen to the new album ‘Solace’: rezzzn.bandcamp.com/album/solace

with: Grivo
open.spotify.com/artist/0NsL0iHM7x5iahPLXXGf9C

Local Support: Calm Collapse

21+ only. Doors @ 7 / Show @ 8

REZN bio:
For the uninitiated, the music churned out by the Chicago ethereal heavy psych quartet REZN manages to convey both crushing mass and cosmic weightlessness. With their fourth upcoming full-length entitled Solace, the band once again blurs the boundaries of their psych and doom labels by exploring more delicate and introspective emotions in the lyrics and instrumentation, using the feeling of empty space to build into towering moments of maximalist density. The appearance of piano, flute, and acoustic guitar are intricately woven throughout the record, and their dynamic range seems expanded even at the heavy end with odd time signatures and thicker, more colossal walls of sound built by the rhythm section.

“This was the first time we were able to immerse ourselves 24/7 in the studio,” says guitarist and vocalist Rob McWilliams, “and it was essential in giving us the headspace to take risks with the songs. After a week straight of recording for twelve or more hours every day, you start to go crazy in a good way. We wanted it to push us into new territories musically, but also transform the record into something much bigger than what we initially envisioned.”

Solace was recorded at Earth Analog in Tolono, Illinois by producer/mixing engineer Matt Russell, and mastered by Zach Weeks at God City Studio. Featuring cover art by the prolic Portland-based painter Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration, Solace will be released March 8th on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.

Grivo bio :
Emerging like an ornate relic, Austin-based power trio Grivo combines slow, methodical hooks and warm tube amplifiers to artfully re-establish the line between heavy guitars and downtempo pop. Grivo's tones and effects are utilized as active compositional elements, crafting and pacing their infectious riffs to allow the saturated guitars and bruising low-end to fully bloom. Within the tidal sound waves and bleak timbre, Grivo forges a distinctive personal connection that challenges the modern definitions of doom metal and shoegaze.

#livemusic #live #rock
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Jiqui & Muerte [ON SALE NOW]

Jiqui & Muerte [ON SALE NOW]

Jul 15, 10:00pm - Jul 16, 2:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

itertainment bass & Substation present:
Jiqui & Muerte
with support from: SVPERVILLAIN
21+ only. Tickets on sale May 16 @ 10am.
#music #edm #bass

28 interested  ·  14 going
Profanatica with Panzerfaust and guests

Profanatica with Panzerfaust and guests

Jul 21, 7:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation Presents

Profanatica
Panzerfaust
And guests

21+
$20/ $25

One of the first wave of American black metal bands, PROFANATICA have purveyed primeval blasphemy on nigh for three decades, vomiting forth the most vulgar strain of black metal ejaculate. Led by founder Paul Ledney, the trio desecrate everything sacred with a ferocious stream of chainsaw guitars and relentless battery. PROFANATICA walk as kings in the murky depths of the black metal scene.

In 1990, Aragon Amori, Paul Ledney, and Brett Makowski departed INCANTATION due to artistic differences, leading to the birth of PROFANATICA. Influenced by such classic cults as VENOM, NECROVORE, SARCOFAGO, and BATHORY, the unholy trinity together had a passion to create raw and sacrilegious Black Metal. The band has since released four full-lengths and over a dozen demos, splits, and compilations. However, their story is not one without controversy as the masters for what was supposed to be their first full-length, initially titled ‘The Raping of the Virgin Mary,’ were unfortunately destroyed in the studio, although, there are conflicting stories about what really happened. The band parted ways until Ledney resurrected PROFANATICA with two new members in 2001. Despite dropping their first demo in 1990, their long overdue debut full-length, ‘Profanatitas de Domonatia,’ was released 17 years after the band’s conception.

In 2019, PROFANATICA formed an unholy union with Season of Mist and released ‘Rotting Incarnation of God,’ which was nothing short of blasphemous perversions, sacrilegious incantations, and furious, unrelenting black metal. The kings of USBM are back to bless you with another assault of unholy hellfire now in 2023 with another nasty and perverse offering.

www.facebook.com/profanaticausa/
profanaticasom.bandcamp.com/
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SKREAM w/ INVT

SKREAM w/ INVT

Jul 22, 10:00pm - Jul 23, 3:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation and Routine present:
SKREAM
with: INVT
support from:
Austin Robertson
Second Room featuring:
Bimbo Hypnosis
Mirin Doja
Sawyer James
#dancemusic #edm #routine #house #dubstep

163 interested  ·  62 going
House of Harm

House of Harm

Aug 4, 8:00pm - Aug 4, 11:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation presents:
House of Harm
21+ only.
#livemusic #live #postpunk

2 interested  ·  4 going
MATTE BLVCK

MATTE BLVCK

Aug 17, 8:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

YES Music Productions presents -
MATTE BLVCK
w/ special guests
-ISM
NUDA

Music by DJ Luvrnetic

August 17, 2023
Doors 8pm / Show 9pm
$15 adv / $20 dos
21+

Substation
645 NW 45th St
Seattle, WA 98107

Advance tickets: coming soon




DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT & INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY
YES Music Productions will not tolerate both verbal and physical acts of harassment, abuse, bullying, bigotry, racism, sexism, homophobia, misogyny, or violence against others based on their race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, political affiliation, or religion. Any persons observed displaying inappropriate verbal or physical behavior will be asked to leave.
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Nobita with Sud

Nobita with Sud

Aug 18, 7:00pm - Aug 18, 11:30pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Toggleswitch presents:
Nobita
with Sud
at Substation Seattle. 645 NW 45th St. Seattle WA 98107
#livemusic #live #alternative #rock

Bongzilla with Kadabra and Witch Ripper

Bongzilla with Kadabra and Witch Ripper

Aug 26, 8:00pm - Aug 27, 12:00am

Substation

Bongzilla with Kadabra & Special Guests at Substation

Substation presents:
Bongzilla
with: Kadabra
and: Witch Ripper
$20/22
21+ only.
645 NW 45th St. Seattle, WA 98107
#livemusic #live #metal

56 interested  ·  9 going
GLASSING W/ GREAT FALLS & YELLFIRE

GLASSING W/ GREAT FALLS & YELLFIRE

Sep 2, 6:00pm - Sep 2, 10:30pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation Seattle presents:
GLASSING W/ GREAT FALLS & YELLFIRE

Doomy post-hardcore/metal from ATX
"Hardly is music ever as emotive and mind-melting as 'Twin Dream'" - Invisible Oranges
"Sky-scraping post-metal with doomy girth, black metal ferocity, and post-hardcore bite." - Revolver
"Shrieking, blasting, immersive, cataclysmic nightmare fuel." - Decibel
"Glassing offer quite the maelstrom of metal....a true adventure" - Metal Sucks

21+ only. 645 NW 45th St. Seattle, WA 98107
#livemusic #live #metal
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ASH CODE

ASH CODE

Sep 25, 7:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

YES Music Productions presents -

ASH CODE (Italian darkwave)
w/ special guests
Xibling
Psychic Guilt

Music by DJ Wives

September 25, 2023
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm
$15 adv / $20 dos
21+

Substation
645 NW 45th St
Seattle, WA 98107

Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/ash-code-w-special-guests-xibling-psychic-guilt-tickets-636778199737





DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT & INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY
YES Music Productions will not tolerate both verbal and physical acts of harassment, abuse, bullying, bigotry, racism, sexism, homophobia, misogyny, or violence against others based on their race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, political affiliation, or religion. Any persons observed displaying inappropriate verbal or physical behavior will be asked to leave.
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BEAST IN BLACK w/ support from DANCE WITH THE DEAD

BEAST IN BLACK w/ support from DANCE WITH THE DEAD

Sep 26, 7:00pm - Sep 27, 1:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Substation presents:
BEAST IN BLACK w/ support from DANCE WITH THE DEAD
21+ only
#livemusic #live #metal

9 interested  ·  2 going
Acid King and Simple Forms

Acid King and Simple Forms

Nov 4, 8:00pm - Nov 5, 1:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

Acid King with Simple Forms (featuring Aaron Rieseberg of YOB, Rob Schafer from Dark Castle, etc), and TBD at Substation Seattle

Substation presents:
Acid King
with: Simple Forms (featuring Aaron Rieseberg of YOB, Rob Schafer from Dark Castle, etc)
Local Support: Sorcia
21+ only.
645 NW 45th St. Seattle WA 98107
#livemusic #live #rock

9 interested  ·  7 going
ACTORS

ACTORS

Nov 12, 7:00pm

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

YES Music Productions presents -
ACTORS
w/ special guests
Wire Spine
Dead Spells
Graveyard Gossip

Music by DJ Gold Chisme

November 12, 2023
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm
$20 adv / $25 dos
21+

Substation
645 NW 45th St
Seattle, WA 98107

Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/actors-w-special-guests-tickets-637563328077

#livemusic #live #metal


DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT & INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY
YES Music Productions will not tolerate both verbal and physical acts of harassment, abuse, bullying, bigotry, racism, sexism, homophobia, misogyny, or violence against others based on their race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, political affiliation, or religion. Any persons observed displaying inappropriate verbal or physical behavior will be asked to leave.
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