Real Estate
A band for 15 years now, with a half-dozen records to its canny name, Real Estate knows how the press cycle inevitably goes: Someone somewhere at last had a realization about what their songs needed to say and how they should sound, so (at least according to brief biographies like this one) they finally made the best album of their career. But here’s the thing: Real Estate has been so consistently compelling for those 15 years, with their coruscant indie rock shuffles perfectly reflecting the spellbinding glow of suburban ennui, that they know when they have done it. That is, they know when they have written songs that shimmer and fetch and radiate despite or because of the gloom lurking in their grooves. It is the gift and curse of self- awareness, of sticking together since childhood. So Real Estate, in turn, needs you to know that Daniel—their sixth full-length album, recorded in an ebullient nine-day spree in RCA Studio A, in Nashville with celebrated producer and songwriter Daniel Tashian—is quite possibly their best album. In 11 compulsively tuneful songs, they connect the uninhibited wonder of their earliest work with the earned perspective of adulthood. What more could you need from Real Estate at 15? — Heaven Schmitt, the front person of Grumpy, keeps their friends close and their exes closer. The keyboardist and bassist are Heaven’s ex girlfriends, the drummer is their ex-husband (the guitar player and Heaven never dated but there was one night when Heaven thought they might kiss but they didn’t). Originally based in Nashville, where Schmitt studied songwriting at Belmont University, before relocating to Chicago, Schmitt released a debut LP called Loser under the Grumpy name in 2020. Although it garnered a cult audience, Schmitt felt that due to a lack of confidence during the recording process the album never truly represented what they thought their band should be. It all fell into place when Schmitt moved to New York in 2022. On the East Coast Grumpy has transformed, leveling up adjacent to a buzzy corner of the Brooklyn scene. The current Grumpy backing band includes Austin Arnold on drums, Lane Rodges on keys, Anya Good on bass, and Diego Clare on guitar. Being in an act with numerous exes isn’t always easy. However, Schmitt feels that it leads to an honest, nurturing dynamic. “I’m really drawn to people who — no matter what they’re going through, or what we’re going through — have a clear baseline of respect and care and love,” Schmitt says of their bandmates.
Kxllswxtch & SXMPRA
Known for his range of style and skilled songwriting, Kxllswxtch has become a household name in the underground community, and has become even more well-known in recent years with his debut album “KILL!”, followed by his 2021 album “DISORDER”. Since the release of these projects, Kxllswxtch has gather over 25m streams and performed a 32-city tour alongside his close friends Pouya, Jasiah, and Lu Baby. Whether it be emotional alternative rock or heavy-metal raps, Kxllswxtch is able to adapt to any style and create a world of his own. While his identity has been shrouded in mystery since emerging in 2018, cult-favourite phonk rapper SXMPRA is an enigmatic force in the underground rap world letting his music speak for him. Raised on rock and metal before finding underground rap in his teens, when he started making his own DIY music alongside self-made artwork and visuals, he then worked his way backwards to pivotal 90’s acts like Three Six Mafia, who helped pioneer the new generation phonk subgenre that SXMPRA continues to trailblaze today with his gritty and sinister sound. After releasing a consistent series of singles since 2018, in 2021 SXMPRA unleashed his biggest track to date, ‘COWBELL WARRIOR!’ which today has garnered over 201 million Spotify streams alone and a remix with Ski Mask The Slump God – who is just one of a long list of collaborators that also includes Juicy J, Lil Darkie, Pouya, Shakewell, HAARPER, 1nonly, and more. In 2023, SXMPRA embarked on his first headline tours in the USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, taking his dark underground sound to the world stage.
Cable Network
Cable Network is a rock ’n roll band from Omaha, Nebraska. Their debut, self-titled EP was released in December 2020. Their second record, Cable Network II, was released in January 2022. The band is currently working on their third album. Cable Network is composed of Charlie Ames (vocals, keys), Braden Larsen (guitar), Ben Rickers (bass), Charlie Encell (vocals, guitar), Jordan Opere (vocals, percussion), and Pat Stutzman (drums.) — A product of high school and college friendships, Bad Self Portraits write indie-rock songs that tackle the uncertainties of growing up and finding stability. The band was formed in 2017 in Omaha, Nebraska, and released their latest EP, “Amsterdam”, in December 2023. Bad Self Portraits is: Ingrid Howell (vocals/bass), Cole Kempcke (guitar), Connor Paintin (guitar/keys), and Jesse White (drums/vocals).
Aborted
Since their unholy inception in 1995, death metal miscreants ABORTED have been one of the pioneers of the genre and have annihilated friend and foe with relentless intensity and an uncompromising mix of flawless technicality and raw emotion. Having carved a niche for themselves in the extreme metal realm, the multi-national combo around Svende Caluwé initially gained notoriety by offering up ruthlessly fast death-grind with groovy breakdowns on their early works (‘The Purity of Perversion’, ‘Goremageddon: The Saw And The Carnage Done’). By meticulously crafting and introducing more technical elements on more recent releases such as “TerrorVision”, “Retrogore” and “Mania Cult”, ABORTED has consistently sharpened their lethal blend of furious death metal. Thereby firmly cementing their status as one of the most menacing and envelope-pushing metal acts of the 21st century.
Tank and The Bangas
Tank and the Bangas explore the most tender and true parts of life’s journey. Unique and with a vibrance that could only come from New Orleans, the lead vocalist, Tank has stretched her vocals over quirky raps, poetry, and rich melodies since the release of their first album, Think Tank in 2013. Four years later, they had a viral breakthrough as the winners of the NPR Tiny Desk Contest — an eclectic performance that has since been praised by musicians like Miguel and Anthony Hamilton and has now amassed over 14 million views on YouTube. Now, Tank and the Bangas arrive with a new 3-part album The Heart, The Mind, and The Soul. With this offering, Tank opens up about the wisdom she’s gained from new beginnings, endings, and in-betweens.
SHREK RAVE
Satchel Grande
Seattleite
Magic City Hippies
with Mustard Service MCH VIP Meet & Greet Includes: – One (1) General Admission ticket – Private 3-song acoustic performance- Meet & Greet and group photo with the band- “First listen” of unreleased tracks from the vault- Commemorative VIP laminate- Early entry into the venue
Damones Halloween Bash
plus special guests The Basement