SUBSTANCE SF 2025 LINEUP
ADULT.
Friday, October 31st
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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, October 31st
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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, October 31st
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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.
STILL RUINS
Friday, October 31st
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Still Ruins is a dream pop and post-punk trio hailing from Oakland, California. Formed in 2018, the band comprises Frankie Soto (vocals), Jose Medina (guitar), and Cyrus VandenBerghe (bass) . In January 2024, Still Ruins released their self-titled debut EP, featuring standout tracks like "Perfect Blue" and "Of Devotion."
SLEEK TEETH
Friday, October 31
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Is a Los Angeles-based dark electronic duo comprising Josh D’Elia and Vox Porter. Their performances are known for their high energy, and the duo's commitment to exploring the darker facets of the human experience through music. We are thrilled to have them return to Substance 2024.
PINK STILETTO
Friday, October 31
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A femme fatale of the dancefloor, Pink Stiletto is the brainchild of Valery Kvochkova. Her solo project is a glitter-drenched love letter to the decadent edge of '80s New Wave, Italo Disco, and post-punk. Kvochkova blends electroclash, disco noir, and pop decadence into sultry anthems for the heartbreakers and the heartbroken.
TR/ST
Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2.
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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.
PIXEL GRIP
Saturday, November 1
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Pixel Grip is a Chicago-based electronic trio redefining the boundaries of club music. Formed in 2017 by vocalist Rita Lukea, synth maestro Jonathon Freund, and drummer Tyler Ommen. Their electrifying live performances have earned them a dedicated following, with appearances at major festivals and collaborations with fashion houses like Versace.
NIGHT IN ATHENS
Saturday, November 1
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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.
BESTIAL MOUTHS
Saturday, November 1
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Vocalist and lyricist Lynette Cerezo has been crafting a unique blend of industrial, darkwave, and post-punk music since the project's inception in 2009. Known for their intense live performances, Bestial Mouths has captivated audiences worldwide. Cerezo's commanding presence and the project's evocative visuals make each show a visceral journey.
AUTOMELODI
Saturday, November 1
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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 1
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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.”
MARTIN DUPONT
Sunday, November 2.
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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.
XENO & OAKLANDER
Sunday, November 2.
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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
Sunday, November 2.
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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.
SKOTO
Sunday, November 2.
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Skoto is the industrial darkwave project of Oakland-based artist Marina Andräde. Drawing inspiration from acts like Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, and Nitzer Ebb, Skoto crafts a sound that blends heavy 'Big Beat' percussion, melancholic post-punk synths, and gritty 303 basslines. The name "Skoto," derived from the Greek word for "darkness," reflects the project's exploration of shadow and light, both musically and thematically.
TOPOGRAPHIES
Sunday, November 2.
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Is a San Francisco-based post-punk and shoegaze trio formed in 2018 by Gray Tolhurst (guitar/vocals), Jeremie Ruest (synths), and Justin Oronos (bass). Known for their atmospheric live performances, Topographies continues to captivate audiences with their ethereal yet powerful music.