Evicshen
Evicshen is a sound performance alias by Victoria Shen who manipulates records and materials of all kinds. Her sounds oscillate between moments of restraint and swells of frenetic and confrontational movement. Eschewing conventions in harmony and rhythm in favor of extreme textures and gestural tones, Shen uses what she calls ‘chaotic sound’ to oppose signal and information, eluding traditionally embedded meaning. Her personal identity, her body, is the space her work utilizes to restructure sonic meaning. In her live performances, she proposes an exploration between meaning and non-meaning through the physical activation of noise tropes. The appendage-like instruments and objects she makes, exemplify Shen’s ability to embody through sound her interest in the tension created by opposition: control and chaos, the unique and the mass produced, the practical and the absurd.
Takuya Nakamura
Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Takuya Nakamura moved to the United States in 1990 to study under the legendary jazz theorist and composer George Russell at the New England Conservatory of Music. Under Russell’s tutelage, Nakamura honed his craft and developed a profound understanding of jazz theory and composition, which would become fundamental to his innovative approach to music. In 94′ Nakamura moved to New York City, where he quickly became a staple in the vibrant Jazz and Jungle scene. His versatility as a musician and DJ allowed him to collaborate with an impressive array of artists across different genres. Takuya became of members of cult bands such as Jojo’s Mayer’s Nerve and Cocorosie. He has worked with legendary figures such as Quincy Jones, David Byrne, and Arto Lindsay, bringing his distinctive sound to numerous recordings and live performances. Takuya Nakamura continues to push the boundaries of music, with recent projects blending his deep jazz roots with cutting-edge electronic production. His dedication to his craft and his ability to transcend genres make him a true pioneer in contemporary music.
Supertask
EVENT IS 21+ / ID REQUIRED FUNKTION-ONE SOUND DOORS AT 9:00PM ~~~~~ Supertask ~~~~~
BAETRANADA
BAETRANADA with our cousin Rashaad returns to Warehouse on Watts for a night built around groove, warmth, and that signature Play Cousins pulse. This edition brings together a lineup designed to keep the room in motion from the first track to the last. Special guest DJs Matthew LAW and YNGFU join the bill, each bringing their own flavor to the dancefloor—precision, futurism, and Black musical lineage all meeting in the same orbit. The night is guided by Liliana Sarey, whose hosting keeps the energy lifted and the crowd connected. Visual storytelling comes alive through Glitch Jungle, turning Warehouse on Watts into a glowing, shifting environment where the lights and graphics move with the music. BAETRANADA on December 19th is a celebration of sound, community, and the kind of dancing that makes winter feel warm. A night for cousins, friends, and anyone who knows how to catch a beat. December 19th. Warehouse on Watts.
VORTEX
A VERY TERRIFYING VORTEX vs. STIMULATEFRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH 2025 Because nothing says “holiday spirit” like a homicidal clown and a dancefloor full of darklings! This December, VORTEX unwraps something deeply cursed:NYC’s STIMULATE is invading Philly—armed with malicious cheer, sharpened candy canes, and enough industrial mayhem to make Art the Clown blush! Prepare to be joyfully traumatized by:DARKWAVE • EBM • INDUSTRIAL • SYNTHPOP • GOTH • DARK SYNTH—your favorite genres, now dipped in blood-red tinsel. VORTEX RESIDENT DJS:mighty MIKE SAGA & PANZERMENSCH-vs.-STIMULATE NYC DJS: DEVIANTS FROM HELLAMAZIN’ A (Celebrating His Birthday!) & XRIS SMack! SeXy Clown-a-GoGo + Performances by: LOLA STRANGE (NYC) PLUS:• VJ nightmares courtesy of PIXEL8TER• Event fotos captured by STEPHEN ROSELLI• Dark little stocking stuffers from:DARK JASMINE • MXR’S MIX • JEWLRY by KARA • TINY TERROR • PRETTY & PUNK AURORA TIME:9PM–2AM | 21+ with ID ADMISSION:$15 at the door (a murderous bargain) LOCATION:Warehouse on Watts — Downstairs Dungeon923 N Watts St., Philadelphia, PA Come dressed in your most unsettling holiday glam.Let’s sleigh.
tiedye ky Live Band & Cal Blac Live Band w/ Keen & DJ O’Doyle Rules
EVENT IS 21+ / ID REQUIRED FUNKTION-ONE SOUND DOORS AT 9:00PM ~~~~~ tiedye ky Live Band ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Cal Blac Live Band ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Keen ~~~~~ ~~~~~ DJ O’Doyle Rules ~~~~~
Lekker Selections 005 – Sam Binga, Two Swords, Villain Era
BAYSWAG
Sub Zero x Body Hack presents : Sub Zero’s 4 Year Anniversary
🧊WINTER IS COMING AND SUB ZERO IS HERE TO KEEP YOU WARM🧊 ITS OUR 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY N WE ARE SO EXCITED TO COLLAB WITH SUCH AN AMAZING ORGANIZATION BASED IN NYC, BODYHACK! Expect to hear some iconic b2bs, ONEELEVEN x ARCHANGEL, CISNE x LORBOO, & AN HOUR SET BY PHILLY’S FAV, PRECOLUMBIAN! SLIDING SCALE TIX $5-50 — THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR UNDERGROUND LABORATORIES WHO’S MISSION IS TO FUND BLACK TRANS FEMMES IN PHILADELPHIA. NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS. Come celebrate!
BOS Philly : Santa’s Werkshop
BOS Philly’s back with a holiday party that makes the North Pole a whole lot sexier.Welcome to Santa’s Werkshop, our annual Christmas-themed party full of sparkle, sass, and seasonal chaos. Santa’s in charge and there’s a dance floor packed with holiday cheer. We’re decking the halls, the DJ’s spinning sleigh bell remixes, and we are raising money for local LGBTQ+ charities.It’s fun. It’s festive. It’s for a good cause. So come as your hottest holiday fantasy – sexy reindeer, disco Krampus, peppermint twink – and join us for a night of dancing, community, and good ol’ holiday joy. DJ: Mohammad
