VORTEX
VORTEX | FRIDAY APRIL 17TH, 2026 LIVE ON STAGE: DEAD COOL (Wilmington, NC)An icy darkwave duo blending post-punk grit with synth-driven atmosphere. Johnny (vocals/synth/guitar) and Angela (bass/vocals) deliver a sound that moves between urgency and elegance—equally at home on the dancefloor or in the shadows. They’ve lit up stages at Absolution Fest, Dark Castle Fest, London’s Slimelight, and beyond, sharing bills with ACTORS, Bootblacks, Astari Nite, and more. ASTARI NITE (Miami, FL)Dark glam alternative with 90s DNA—fusing post-punk, new wave, and modern darkwave into a sleek, emotional sound.They’ve supported legends like Peter Murphy, The Damned, and Clan of Xymox, while carving their own path through major festivals worldwide. GOTHY EASTER EGG HUNTYes… it’s happening. Hidden throughout the venue will be mysterious eggs placed by your Goth Easter Bunnies Kara & Mike Saga. Inside: FREE admission tickets, trinkets, and dark surprises. Hunt wisely—some are easy, some are not. Residents: MIKE SAGA & PANZERMENSCH Warehouse on Watts (Cambridge Hall – downstairs) 9PM–2AM | 21+ with ID $17 at the door 923 N Watts St, Philadelphia, PA RSVP • Invite your crew • Enter the VORTEX! VORTEX is calling. * VORTEX is a safe, inclusive Goth / Industrial / Alternative space for all. Code of Conduct (Strictly Enforced):• No discrimination, hate speech, or bigotry• Consent is mandatory — no means no• Respect all personal boundaries (physical, verbal & digital)• Zero tolerance for fascism or hate ideologies Violations will result in removal and possible permanent ban.If there’s an issue, notify VORTEX or venue staff immediately. Respect the space. Respect each other.
smith. x Montycler
With a sound that’s innovative but carries a familiar flavor, smith. showcases groundbreaking new sounds with all the heart and soul of the classics. Through his personal collection of hip-hop-influenced bass music, smith. initially attracted an audience on SoundCloud with his remixes and edits of timeless hip-hop tracks and chart-toppers alike. smith.’s playful, curious approach to production brings listeners a signature sound that can’t be mistaken for anyone else. Whether it’s an original production or a flip of one of today’s radio hits, Smith. delicately manipulates and experiments with noise through his own lens. Equipped with an unforgettable signature sound and a clever creative itch, smith.’s story is just beginning. With new music on the horizon and a stacked tour schedule, Smith. is poised to become a trendsetter in the scene and your favorite producer’s new favorite producer.
Machinedrum
SHORDIE SHORDIE
Shordie Shordie Live On The “Schools Out” Tour w/ Hoodtrophy Bino & Poiison
Suffocation
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. SUFFOCATION Suffocation are globally recognized innovators of death metal. Since the 1990s, their massive influence on the genre came from pioneering the balance between brutal and technical sounds now commonly heard in 21st century death metal. After several demos and singles, 1991’s now-classic Effigy of the Forgotten influenced an entire generation in death metal and grindcore circles. It was followed by 1993’s critically acclaimed Breeding of the Spawn. The band split in 1995, but re-formed years later for 2004’s Souls to Deny. 2009’s Blood Oath marked their first American chart entry. 2017’s …Of the Dark Light charted in Europe. In 2019, Suffocation’s trailblazing frontman Frank Mullen retired and handed the mike to Ricky Myers for 2023’s Hymns from the Apocrypha. Brutal/technical death metal band Suffocation were formed in New York during the late ’80s. The original lineup was composed of vocalist Frank Mullen, guitarists Doug Cerrito and Terrance Hobbs, bassist Chris Richards, and drummer Mike Smith. The group’s 1991 debut album, Effigy of the Forgotten, became quite influential in the grind/death metal community. Released on Roadrunner Records, it was followed two years later by Breeding of the Spawn. After the release of the Human Waste EP, Smith left Suffocation and was replaced by drummer Doug Bohn. By 1995, the second lineup had issued their first album, Pierced from Within. The band broke up soon after, disheartened by label problems and lack of direction. Website
Signals Midwest
Geography is important, so here’s a rundown: Signals Midwest is an indie-rock-tinged punk band from Cleveland, Ohio. Members currently reside in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. Since forming in 2008, they have released six full-length albums and a slew of split 7″s and EPs. Their most recent LP, the career-spanning collection “Layovers”, was released by Los Angeles punk stalwart Lauren Records in July of 2025. “Siggies”, as one particularly eloquent fan dubbed the group somewhere along the line, has extensively toured North America, Europe, the UK, Australia and Japan. Their brand of wide-eyed, cathartic punk careens between influences pulled from both coasts in addition to their regional namesake, with wisened, earnest vocals and linear song structures reminiscent of perennial post-hardcore favorites Braid, Jets To Brazil, and Small Brown Bike. Playing in a rock band can be a beautiful, peculiar lens through which one might view the world. As they approach nearly two full decades of existence, Signals Midwest is grateful to be taking in the scenery and still doing the damn thing.
TOPOPPGEN
TopOppGen Performs Live In Philly For His First Time Ever!
TEAR YOU APART
dance harder. rave darker. get possessed.T E A R YOU A P A R T(dark electronic / hell rave / devil disco)at warehouse on watts9pm – 2amsounds by fame lustfeaturing the devil rave dancersjoin the congregation21+
FEM&M, Milky Possum, Astrid, and Charloux
Mietze Conte
Mietze Conte is an artist hailing from Vienna, Austria. Since exploding onto the scene in 2022 with debut track ‘bunnybunnybunny’ & debut EP “Nervous”, they’ve pioneered an eclectic and uninhibited electronic movement, writing and producing truly unique music.