SUBSTANCE 2025 LINEUP
TR/ST
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8. (LA)
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Originally formed in 2010, TRST is the musical project of Canadian artist Robert Alfons. Known for his brooding beats and hauntingly seductive vocals, Alfons has cemented TRST as a standout act in the darkwave and electronic music scenes. TRST returns to Substance 2025 to perform their self-titled debut album, TRST (2012), and Joyland (2014) in their entirety.
ADULT.
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8. (LA)
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With a career spanning over two decades, ADULT. continues to evolve while maintaining their uncompromising artistic vision, remaining one of the most innovative and influential acts in the electronic underground.
A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8. (LA)
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Hailing from New York, this Brooklyn-based noise rock band is known for its intense live performances, heavy use of reverb, and a chaotic blend of shoegaze, post-punk, and experimental rock. Formed in 2002 by Oliver Ackermann (vocals, guitar), the band has gained a reputation as one of the loudest and most sonically adventurous acts in the underground music scene.
GENEVA JACUZZI
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8. (LA)
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Emerging from the depths of LA’s underground scene, Geneva Jacuzzi fuses analog synths, absurdist theatrics, and avant-garde storytelling into a fever dream of pure sound and spectacle.
MARTIN DUPONT
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8. (LA)
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This legendary French electronic and new wave band formed in the early 1980s in Marseille. Known for their unique blend of coldwave, synthpop, and experimental sounds, the group gained a cult following with albums like Just Because and Hot Paradox. Their music features melancholic yet danceable melodies, dreamy synths, and poetic lyrics.
QUAL
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8. (LA)
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Qual is the solo project of William Maybelline, best known as one-half of the darkwave duo Lebanon Hanover. With Qual, Maybelline delves into a harsher, more aggressive sound, blending elements of EBM, industrial, and post-punk.
XENO & OAKLANDER
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8. (LA)
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is a Brooklyn-based electronic duo known for their minimalist synth-driven sound, inspired by early coldwave and synth-pop. Formed in 2004, the group consists of Sean McBride and Liz Wendelbo. Their hypnotic, atmospheric compositions blend pulsing rhythms with ethereal vocals, evoking a nostalgic yet futuristic aesthetic.
SACRED SKIN
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8. (LA)
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Los Angeles-based duo formed in 2020 by friends Brian Tarney and Brian DaMert, united by their passion for 1980s new wave music and films. Sacred Skin continues to captivate audiences around the world with their nostalgic sound.
SOFT VEIN
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8. (LA)
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is the darkwave solo project of California-based musician Justin Chamberlain. Debuting in late 2022 with the singles "GIVEUPTHEGHOST" and "VIOLENTIA," SOFT VEIN blends elements of cold wave, industrial, and modern darkwave to craft a sound that is both urgent and darkly romantic.
NIGHT IN ATHENS
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8. (LA)
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From East London, UK, and blending elements of post-punk, indie, and dream pop, Tina Boleti crafts immersive music that transports listeners into a world of emotion and melody. With her haunting vocals, lush instrumentals, and a signature ethereal look, her set is not to be missed.