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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Saturday, November 8
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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
Saturday, November 8
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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
Saturday, November 8
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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
Saturday, November 8
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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
Saturday, November 8
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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.
MAGIC WANDS
Friday, November 7
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American dark dream pop duo formed in Nashville TN by guitarists and vocalists Chris and Dexy Valentine. Based in Los Angeles, the band is known for their shimmering and dreamy sound, which incorporates elements of gothic post punk, and dark dream pop.
NUXX
Friday, November 7
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Nuxx is the electro project of musician and visual artist Madeline Seely. Based in New York, Seely performs under the name Nuxx worldwide. Nuxx's sound is a gritty and danceable blend of electronic body music (EBM), 90s techno, drum and bass, and digital hardcore.
TOPOGRAPHIES
Friday, November 7
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Formed in San Francisco & led by Gray Tolhurst (vocals, guitar), the trio consists of Justin Oronos (bass), and Jeremie Ruest (guitar). They have become a standout in the contemporary darkwave, shoegaze and post-punk scenes, known for their cinematic live shows and brooding sonic palette.
RONNIE STONE
Friday, November 7
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The NYC-based producer and multi-instrumentalist writes and records all of his music, utilizing a massive arsenal of 80’s synthesizers to cook up dance-pop gold for the freaks and loners.
His latest album, Ride Again (Feeltrip Records), is the culmination of a decade spent dwelling in the shadows at nightclubs and warehouse parties.
NOX NOVACULA
Saturday, November 8
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Nox Novacula bring their razor-sharp strain of deathrock and post-punk from Seattle to Los Angeles for Substance. Fronted by Charlotte Blythe on vocals, with Gabe Phipps on guitar, Zachary Mamble on bass, and Lance Coffin on drums, the band channels goth’s shadowed past into a furious vision of the now.
VOID PALACE
Saturday, November 8
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Void Palace is the project name of Los Angeles musician and producer Sebastian Siverand. Known for creating a unique sound by blending elements of EBM, dark electro, darkwave, and industrial techno. On stage, he is accompanied by performer Ali Breault.
AUTOMELODI
Saturday, November 8
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The solo project of Montréal-based artist Xavier Paradis, a master of blending coldwave, minimal synth, and vintage French electronic music. His sound is a delicate yet intense mix of analog synths, crisp drum machines, and haunting, emotive vocals, all wrapped in a layer of melancholic romance. Influenced by legends like Jacno and John Foxx, Automelodi's music evokes a world of late-night clubs, neon lights, and introspective dancefloor moments.
NORMAL BIAS
Saturday, November 8
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Normal Bias is the collaborative project of Matt Weiner (TWINS) and Chris Campion (Multiple Man), blending elements of industrial, funk, and EBM into a genre they dub “industrial body funk.”
DILDOX
Saturday, November 8
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Have been channeling chaos, catharsis, and raw feminine rage as an electro-industrial act based out of Los Angeles since 2022. The duo-Sophie Alieninova and Davey Shook-meld dance punk with the heavy grind of electronic body music, creating hard hitting tracks