ARTIST NETWORKING EVENT
LYF AND FRIENDS IS BACK WITH ANOTHER EVENT FOR THE LOCAL SCENE! LOTS OF AMAZING UNDERGROUND TALENT LOOKING TO HIT THE BIG STAGES! IF YOURE AN ARTIST, CREATIVE, MEDIA PERSON, MODEL, MANAGER etc…… THIS IS THE EVENT FOR YOU! LOOKING FOR SLOTS? DM @LYFANDFRIENDS ON INSTAGRAM! DOORS 7 PM ALL AGES
No Bougie Shit Dance Party Presents “923 Vibes” Vol 4
XL, Sweat Technique, Avrge Joe, Anumati & Wishy Washy
Kursa & Duffrey w/ Smigonaut, Face Plant presents Sky.Lab & Chez
Polari x Solar Sounds: Spring Tea Dance
Another sunshine get down? It’s more likely than you think.Solaris besties are teaming up once again for the gay ol’ Spring time. Join Polari and Solar Sounds upstairs at the Loft in a celebration of the Spring Equinox with tunes from some local legends and our special guest. Worried you’ll be hungover from ErinExpress or just want to continue the party from St. Patty’s? WOW will be serving hot and cold food plus drinks all day (with some seating available so you don’t have to awkwardly stand around eating lol), including Irish coffee, hot toddies, and full bar service, to keep our energy moving. Hope to see you there! Tommy C (née Cornelis) is a longtime DJ and party thrower in DC, who is known for playing fun, whimsical, bop-heavy sets that span many genres but are house-centered. In late 2021, Tommy started Dance Club, a new “locals mostly” DC queer party alongside Joyce (1432 R Records/Extended Family) and Baronhawk Poitier, with whom Tommy was also a founding member of TNX, a foundational DJ crew and party in DC’s queer dance history. Tommy is a resident DJ at Trade in DC, and has served as a stage director, after hours director, artist liaison, and DJ at the Honcho Summer Campout. Tommy has appeared at numerous clubs and parties including the Red Bull Music Academy Festival and The Carry Nation in New York, Folsom and Dore Alley in San Francisco, Hot Mass and Honcho in Pittsburgh, The Black Eagle in Toronto, Nowadays in Brooklyn, Fag Bash in Provincetown, Southern Decadence in New Orleans, Deep South in Atlanta, Bridge Club in Portland, and Buttons in Berlin, to name a few. Fires and tone. It’s all there in the heat of the name. What more could you want?? Known to be a bit of a genre hopper between iterations of Polari, Firestone, for high tea, brings pop edits, funky disco and soul, and even some SWANA/MENA house rhythms. Existing between worlds, this duo brings a diverse selection of groovy basslines, rhythmic tones, latin-influences, eclectic breaks, and more evolving sounds. hopifer (they/them) is a trans & queer DJ in Philadelphia. They are a co-founder of Dance Class & the creator of Bug Bop! Their love for nightlife has taken them to Philly, Pittsburgh, and Atlantic City for gigs. hopifer fell in love with music back in 2014 when PC Music, London record label released their first single Hey QT. hopifer’s sets draw inspiration from PC Music, adjacent hyperpop, techno, and house. hopifer’s passion is in making their parties and DJ sets a safe and special space specifically for the queer & trans community, BY the queer & trans community. DJ Anarres is a ravewraith hailing from the DIY lairs of Philadelphia, playing sets inspired by the psychedelic experience, the work of Ursula K LeGuin and the rich expanse of dance music history. Their monthly radio show on Great Circles, Transilience, is defined as “the function of rhythm that makes being.” DJ Anarres shines light on a path to the ambiguous utopia we call Home, in hope of safe transport for a unified dancefloor. Shang is the co-organizer of the long-running and much-beloved Club Congress, as well as resident Dj & occasional record slinger at local shop/streaming platform Great Circles. Shang has been an enthusiastic, generous, and wide-ranging contributor to many facets of the Philly nightlife scene over the years, and is a sharp-eyed photographer and documentarian of the Philly underground
Rock The House Presents Acemo
Rock The House Presents AceMo Live at Warehouse on Watts Get ready to experience a night of electrifying beats and soul-shaking rhythms as Rock The House proudly welcomes groundbreaking artist, AceMo, to Warehouse on Watts for an intimate performance on April 6th. With his innovative blend of Techno, House, Rap, and experimental sounds, AceMo has captivated audiences in New York and beyond. Hailing from Connecticut, this DJ and multi-instrumentalist has carved out a niche for himself in the electronic music scene, earning a dedicated following with his skillful mixing and genre-defying sets. As the founder of the Sonic Messengers label and one half of the dynamic duo AceMoMa, AceMo’s influence reverberates far and wide. From the Lot Radio to Boiler Room sets, his performances are always a sonic journey like no other. Joining AceMo for this special night is one of Philly’s finest, John Raffaele. As the mastermind behind the Subsurface event series and the renowned record store Impressions, John brings a wealth of experience and a keen ear for underground sounds to the stage. Whether he’s commanding the dance floor at festivals like Making Time or curating vibes in warehouse settings, John’s sets never fail to elevate the energy and keep the crowd moving. We are gassed to have Justin Leggett back performing projections with us, as he will once again be turning WoW into an immersive, visual space. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable night. Grab your presale tickets now and get ready to dance the night away with AceMo at Warehouse on Watts!
Sign Crushes Motorist ~ Olivia O ~ Rew
AGE RESTRICTION: All Ages Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMSign Crushes MotoristSign Crushes Motorist is a slowcore-influenced project of Northern Irish small-town artist Liam McCay, who is 18 years-old and just finished secondary school.The music is inspired by slacker and lo-fi alt-rock music with a particular nod to Duster, the San Jose, California band who released three main albums in the slowcore genre in the 90s before taking a near 20 year hiatus that they ended in 2019 to release once more. The project name, Sign Crushes Motorist, is the title of a Duster song. McCay has also cited the late Apistat Commander as an influence.Sign Crushes Motorist is just one of McCay’s pseudonyms which also includes Take Care, Birth Day, Make His Ribs Show, Manta, Hold, Miserable Teens Club, Roaming, Death Trap, Moon Water ,etc.Olivia ORewRew is a dedicated musician from the suburbs of Delaware, shapes his unique sound from shoegaze, emo, grunge, and bedroom pop influences. Overseeing every step of the process — from writing and recording to mixing and mastering — he creates authentic music that resonates with many. His lyrics, deeply personal yet universally relatable, strike a chord with listeners. Working from his Delaware base, Rew quietly enriches the alternative music scene with his heartfelt compositions. REWIN is his first LP to be released on Philadelphia’s Born Losers Records.
The Universal Emotion pres. Verge 022 ft. Nic Baker (Open to Close)
Verge is a music series focused on highlighting underground bass music and visionary art in Philly and the surrounding regions. We are passionate about providing an inspiring and safe space for everyone to enjoy quality artists in a local setting.
Mija – Presented by Realty Records
Realty Records is excited to present Mija! Supporting Mija is Philadelphia legend GINA, the renegade master from New York CЯSPY,dynamic duo Bloodshot, and the debut of Crash Loop! At 15, Mija discovered her first rave, setting her on a path to becoming an electronic music icon. In just two years, she found herself on the Bonnaroo stage, performing alongside Skrillex. Her eclectic music knowledge gained her global recognition. For a decade, Mija performed up to 150 international shows each year. Her EP “How to Measure the Distance Between Lovers” recieved a stellar 7.0 rating on Pitchfork. In 2020, she unveiled her debut album, “Desert Trash,” with a live band experience. Back in the DJ booth, Mija is known for her dancefloor anthems spanning house, techno, drum and bass, and old- school rave music. She stays independent under the label “Never B Alone” in 2024, Mija promises more electrifying dance music, unexpected collaborations, and continued superstardom.
Club Krispy Birthday Edition
