THE MARCH VIOLETS | DIE SO FLUID
SEKTION TYRANTS
NOVEMBER 9, 2024| VANCOUVER | THE COBALT
917 MAIN STREET
The March Violets formed in December 1981, meeting at Leeds University. The original band members were Tom Ashton (guitar), Laurence “Loz” Elliot (bass), Simon “Detroit” Denbigh (vocals) and Rosie Garland(vocals). Percussion was provided by a drum machine, nicknamed “Dr. Rhythm”, a feature they had in common with many of the bands in the Leeds scene at the time. Fellow student Andrew Eldritch, lead singer of the Sisters of Mercy, released the band’s debut 7″, the four-track “Religious as Hell” EP, on his Merciful Release label on 28 August 1982. A second single on Merciful Release, “Grooving in Green”, followed on 27 November 1982.
DECOMME | B.WEST | TOTAL CHROMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2024| VANCOUVER | THE WISE HALL
Decomme (Vancouver B.C) Album release party w. guests:
B.West (Vancouver/Berlin hard electronics)
Total Chroma (Vancouver synth punk).
881 Granville St, Vancouver, BC
KONTRAVOID
MVTANT | I SPEAK MACHINE
TOTAL CHROMA
OCTOBER 17th | VANCOUVER | THE COBALT 917 MAIN ST.
PATRIARCHY
WIRE SPINE and GUESTS
OCTOBER 5th | VANCOUVER | THE COBALT 917 MAIN ST.
Patriarchy probe the soft underbelly of sex, power, subversion, and death – existing where desire and fear inevitably intertwine.
Never shy about confronting the audience with visceral, somewhat unsettling live performances, Patriarchy marries the NSFW carnage with sounds spanning infectious electronic dance, crushing industrial metal, and suffocating experimental noise.
Cherry Pick, One of Vancouver’s best up and coming alternative/shoegaze acts, Cherry Pick is taking rain city by storm!
JOEY CHAOS AND THE GHOSTS
ROUGAROUX | PHUTURE MEMORIEZ
SEPTEMBER 29th | VANCOUVER | THE COBALT – 917 MAIN ST.
$15 | DOORS 7:30
Verboden Arts: Presents a night of experimental neo-grunge, industrial and post-punk with Joey Chaos and The Ghosts, Rougaroux and Phuture Memoriez. After a year-long sabbatical, Vancouver dungeon-grunge goblins Joey Chaos and The Ghosts are releasing a trio of synth-heavy mutant rock songs with their latest EP, ‘Graces’.
To celebrate the release and return to the stage they will be joined by Rougaroux, a trans and Métis fronted six-piece band forever on the periphery of prog, post-punk and doom, and Phuture Memoriez, Vancouver’s resident balaclava adorned gonzo synth-punk industrialists.
SEKTION TYRANTS
TIMMY’S ORGANISM | DEFEKTORS
SEPTEMBER 5th | VANCOUVER | THE COBALT 917 MAIN ST.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring an eclectic mix of bands spanning post-punk, psych-punk, proto-punk, and more! Kicking off the night, the legendary Defektors, one of the last surviving acts from the Emergency Room era, will bring their proto-punk sleaze and finely crafted punk anthems. With nearly 20 years in the game, Defektors are a staple of the city’s punk scene.
Next up, from Detroit, Michigan, are Timmy’s Organism, the psychedelic punk rockers fronted by the iconic Timmy Vulgar of Clone Defects, Human Eye, and Epileptix fame. Carrying forward the legacy of Detroit’s punk greats like the Stooges and Destroy All Monsters, Timmy’s Organism delivers a unique, mutated twist on MC5-inspired rock ‘n’ roll.
Wrapping up the night, local post-punk and synth-punk outfit Sektion Tyrants will take the stage, showcasing tracks from their brand new 12” release on Verboden Records and Take Away The Love Records. Don’t miss this chance to hear their latest material live!
TAMARYN
SHEARING PINK | CHERRY PICK
SEPTEMBER 7th | VANCOUVER | THE COBALT 917 MAIN ST.
Tamaryn Sitha Brown is a New Zealand songwriter and singer based in Los Angeles. Since 2008, Tamaryn has released four studio albums, an EP and several singles. Her multifaceted style melds various genres such as dream pop, shoegaze, post-punk, gothic rock, synth-pop and electronic.
She will be back in Vancouver for a rare tour on route to Purple City Music Festival. This will be her first time coming through Vancouver in 8 years!
Shearing Pink is a Canadian experimental, punk rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia. Formed in 2005, the band is made up of Nic Hughes (vocals/guitar), Isabel Ford (vocals/bass) and Jeremy Van Wyck (drums).
Cherry Pick, One of Vancouver’s best up and coming alternative/shoegaze acts, Cherry Pick is taking rain city by storm!
EX-HEIR
STATIC GHOST | BLOOD RAVE
EINHANDER | TOTAL CHROMA
AUGUST 17 | VANCOUVER | THE COBALT 917 MAIN ST.
Verboden & Vantablack present: Ex-Heir (San Francisco body music) with special guests Static Ghost, Blood Rave, Einhander (Chrome Corpse side project), and Total Chroma.
with DJ Deathbed & DJ R-Lex
CALL OF THE WEST:
Bridgeland / Crowjane / Total Chroma / Sektion Tyrants / Hardball
JULY 19, 2024| VANCOUVER | KW STUDIOS
#10-111 W. HASTINGS ST
adv $16 / dos $20
AN EVENING SHOWCASE OF POST-PUNK, SYNTH PUNK; AND POST GRUNGE FROM WESTERN NORTH AMERICA
KW Studios is an accessible venue. Folks in need of an elevator can access one through the lobby entrance. Accessible bathrooms are available downstairs. KW events are both auditory and visual. Sound can be loud but earplugs can be provided free of charge. Lighting is generally lower but can be adjusted and raised to accommodate people who need brighter venues.
Poster Design: Mason McMorris
Photo: Total Chroma at KW Studios by RC Photography
THE CHAMELEONS | RINGFINGER
SEKTION TYRANTS
JUNE 3, 2024| VANCOUVER | THE PEARL
’80s post-punk fans take note, Chameleons will be touring in 2024. This marks a reunion between The Chameleons frontman Mark Burgess and guitarist Reg Smithies, who had not toured together under Chameleons name in nearly two decades until 2023’s tour with The Mission UK. The band formed in Greater Manchester UK and is known as one of the genre’s greatest bands.
881 Granville St, Vancouver, BC
VISION VIDEO | RINGFINGER | DEVOURS
JUNE 23, 2024| VANCOUVER | THE PEARL
Vision Video is a post-punk goth rock band from Athens, Georgia that injects modern malaise into classic sounds of the late 70’s and 80’s.The band pays homage to classics like the Chameleons and The Cure, while also bringing a refreshing modern element to the genre.
Thematically their music explores the effects of trauma on the human psyche and finding stability and agency in an insane world. Having served in Afghanistan with the army and as a firefighter in the civilian world, lead singer and guitarist Dusty Gannon is no stranger to the darker proclivities of humanity and death itself. “I wanted to write music that helped people remember that it’s okay to not be okay, but that also doesn’t shy away from taking a stern look at the darker aspects of our flawed human existence.” says Gannon.
DOORS 7:00 | BANDS 8:00 SHARP
1822 Pandora Street, Vancouver BC
VERBODEN MUSIC FESTIVAL 