Sunday, March 30th, 2025

Speakeasy & Nobody’s Booking present…

Astrid Sonne

Drunken Unicorn

7pm/$18 - $20/21+

Astrid Sonne is a Danish, London based composer and viola player. Throughout her acclaimed discography, Astrid Sonne has been carefully crafting different moods through electronic and acoustic instrumental endeavours. On her most recent album “Great Doubt” (January 2024) this skill is refined, now with the distinct addition of the composer's own vocal in the fore. The tone of each track is unmistakably Sonne’s, structured around contrasts through an impeccable sense of timing. Lyrics on the album are sparse, merely highlighting different scenes or emotional states of being, leaving the music to fill in the blanks. Yet they also form a pattern of ambiguity, consolidated through the album title, searching for answers through looking at how and what you are asking, questions for the world, questions of love. The viola, a trusted companion since Astrid Sonne’s youth, appears effortlessly throughout the album, fully integrated into the sonic universe; through a pizzicato driven arrangement in the poignant track “Almost” or along with booms and claps in mutated cinematic stabs during “Give my all”, paraphrasing Mariah Carey's 1997 ballad. Yet the string section also gives way to explorations of woodwinds, counterbalancing the bowed movements with digital brass and airy flutes. Finally, beats and detuned piano are fresh additions to the soundscape, cementing how Sonne’s practice is always evolving into new territories.

RIYL ML Buch, Tirzah, HTRK, Smerz

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RSVP/18+/529

Kenny Mason Angel Eyes Mixtape Release Party

Featuring Fear Dorian and DJ Cleotrvppv.

Event Details:

• Doors: 8:00 PM.

• RSVP Required: To RSVP, click “Buy Now” on the event page, select up to 2 spots per person, review the ID waiver, and complete the RSVP process by clicking “Place Order.” This step is mandatory to secure your chance to attend.

• First Come, First Serve: RSVP does not guarantee entry; admission is based on capacity.

• ID Policy: Only valid physical IDs will be accepted. No photos of IDs will be accepted.

• Filming Notice: Attendees may be filmed for a music video.

$15/18+/529

Fear, resentment, and the search for what is right; these are the elements that formed the early foundations of Tassel. Graced with cutting synths and rich with post-punk and dance rhythms, Tassel fuses industrial, EBM, and punk influences together creating a haunting sound for the new generation. 

The inventive sensation of 80’s youth is reincarnated in a project that is both esoteric and experimental, never shying away from unique sounds. Commanded by vocals that oscillate into the stereo void, the terror and glamor of gothic rock is executed, exorcized, and reborn into the twisted sensation that is Tassel. Trey SequeIra is joined by May Winterhalt and AsHLY X. 

tassel has had the honor of sharing the stage with david j, Lydia Lunch, Panther Modern, she past away, twin tribes, spike hellis, sacred skin,  patriarchy, wingtips, nox novacula, lana del rabies, dave parley, hallows, Puerta Negra and more. 

$15/18+/529

Speakeasy & Nobody’s Booking present… COVERED in BLOOD Night 3:

Breathers & Company as Prefab Sprout, Come Weenior feat. Atticus Weenus, The NRA (Lowtown as Gun Club), Hail Gail as The Cramps, Split Silk as Rainer Maria

$15/18+/529

Speakeasy & Nobody’s Booking present… COVERED in BLOOD Night 2:

Wieuca as Nerd Eye Blind, The Sporrs as Nirvana, Zoe Bayani as The Cranberries, Dinner Time as The Zombies, Snoz! as Pavement

$15/18+/529

Speakeasy & Nobody’s Booking present… COVERED in BLOOD Night 1:

Copy of a as Nine Inch Nails, 666 Underground (Chew & Friends as Sneaker Pimps), Slick(ish) as The Fall, Pinkest as Devo, Thousandaire attempts Dopesmoker 

$12 - $15/18+/529

Michael Cera Palin is an American emo band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2015, the band currently consists of Elliott Brabant, Jon Williams & Chad Miller. They have performed with Math the Band, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Mikey Erg, and others. In October 2015, the band released their debut EP, Growing Pains, followed by their 2018 sophomore release, I Don't Know How To Explain It. Covering heavy topics like self-harm and internal preservation, Michael Cera Palin doesn’t hold back in taking ownership of their music and creating a metaphorical sphere of consciousness, from which they embrace the listener in the most personal manner. 

$15/18+/529

Daddy's Beemer is an indie rock band hailing from Clemson, South Carolina, known for their jangly guitar riffs, dreamy melodies, and upbeat, feel-good energy. Since forming in 2016, the band has cultivated a sound that blends elements of indie pop, surf rock, and alternative, creating a nostalgic yet fresh vibe. Their infectious hooks and introspective lyrics have earned them a dedicated fanbase in the Southeast and beyond, with energetic live performances that invite audiences into their warm, sun-soaked world.

$17-$20/18+/529

Southside Chicago trio, French Police, have become a name synonymous with the Chicago Post-Punk scene. Founded by Brian Flores, French Police combine heavy, rhythmic bass lines with precise guitar melodies, and undulating synths in order to conjure their unique, noir sound.

$15/18+/529

Kris Baha is a Berlin-based producer, DJ, and musician originally from Australia. His music fuses industrial, EBM, and darkwave influences, creating a raw, dystopian soundscape filled with heavy rhythms, distorted synths, and moody atmospheres. Known for his immersive live performances and remixes, Baha has carved out a unique space in the underground electronic scene, captivating audiences with his gritty, intense productions that bridge the gap between post-punk aesthetics and electronic body music.

RIYL: DAF, Front 242, Boy Harsher, Phase Fatale, Qual.

$15/18+/529

Mint Field is a shoegaze and dream pop band hailing from Tijuana, Mexico. Formed in 2015, the band quickly gained recognition for their ethereal sound, blending atmospheric guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and delicate, haunting vocals. Drawing inspiration from genres like shoegaze, post-rock, and psychedelic rock, Mint Field creates music that evokes a dreamy, introspective mood, often exploring themes of melancholy, memory, and the surreal.

The band was originally a duo consisting of Estrella Sánchez (vocals, guitar) and Amor Amezcua (drums), but over time, they expanded their lineup to include additional members, allowing them to explore more complex sonic landscapes. Mint Field’s debut album, Pasar de las Luces (2018), was met with critical acclaim, showcasing their ability to craft immersive soundscapes that captivate listeners with a blend of reverb-drenched guitars and ethereal vocals.

Their follow-up album, Sentimiento Mundial (2020), further solidified their place in the alternative music scene, as the band continued to evolve their sound, incorporating more experimental elements while retaining the dreamy essence that defines their music. Mint Field has toured extensively, performing at major festivals and venues across North America and Europe, earning a dedicated following for their mesmerizing live shows.

With a growing discography and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of their genre, Mint Field continues to be a standout act in the world of shoegaze and dream pop, offering a fresh and innovative take on these genres.

$20 - $25/All Ages/Aisle 5

Austin-based, by way of Dallas, Indie quartet Luna Luna has bested the local climate and bent the scorching Texas sun to their will across emotion-drenched, euphoric throwback synth-pop grooves. Originally the sole project of Colombian-born, Dallas-bred Kavvi Gonzalez, Luna Luna has grown into a four-piece through serendipitous meetings that has expanded to include Danny Bonilla (vocals/keys), Kaylin Martinez (drums) and Ryan “Gordo” Gordon (bass/backup vocals). From being drawn together by performing house parties across Texas to now lighting up stages of renowned venues, Luna Luna has earned a reputation of perpetually building up a passionate fan base eager to turn up, swoon, and slow dance.

In 2018, they released their shimmering debut EP For Lovers Only, which combined the innocence of teenage love with dreamy retro synth-pop. In 2021, they followed up with their debut LP Flower Moon that put their kinetic friendship on full display and built around the original idea of a lost boy confused about life and turning to the moon for answers. Marking their latest chapter, Luna Luna has released a string of singles including their latest bilingual hit “Talk Too Much,” which Billboard noted “will have you swooning in no time with their wistful synthpop and slow-burning indie rock.“

Their catalog to date has garnered much praise from media, including glowing reviews by tastemaker outlets like PEOPLE, NPR, OFFICE, Paper, FLOOD, Earmilk and REMEZCLA, to editorial playlisting like Spotify’s New Music Friday, Clash and Latin X Rising. Their growing following has also come to include a coveted Audiotree session, an 88K following on Tik Tok and brand partnerships with Jack Daniels and Alvies Boots, marking Luna Luna as no doubt one of the buzziest acts today with key players taking notice.

On stage, the band continues to sell out crowds during headlining national tours, including stops at the historic Ford Theater in LA, opening for acts like Omar Apollo and scheduled at festivals like Austin City Limits Festival where they were featured as The Austin Chronicle ACL preview edition cover stars. With new music and tour dates on the horizon, they now enter 2023 situated for a big year ahead as favorites as Rolling Stone named them one of the Latin Bands to Break Big in 2023.

$15/18+/529

Being Dead knows how to make an entrance – within the first several seconds of EELS, the duo’s new

record, the bright, hard-strummed guitar line on “Godzilla Rises” conjures cinematic immediacy, a

creature emerging from the depths of the ocean in campy, freaky stop motion, fittingly so. Being Dead’s

records are mosaics, technicolor incantations, each song its own self-contained little universe. And while

the dreamlike EELS probes further into the depths of the duo Being Dead’s psyche, it is, most importantly,

in the year of our lord 2024, a 16-track record that is genuinely unpredictable from one track to the next: a

joyous and unexpected trip helmed by two true-blue freak bitch besties holed up in a lil’ house in the heart

of Austin, Texas.

They decamped to Los Angeles for two weeks to record with GRAMMY-winning producer John

Congleton, writing songs for the record until days before they left. The radical shift in process was

welcome - a good balance and a challenge, Congleton helping them find new ways to work and helping

peel back the layers on the core of their songwriting. Being Dead has grown from a duo to a trio live,

including bassist Ricky Motto (who is immortalized finally on record here, particularly in the giggles on

“Rock n’ Roll Hurts”)

The resulting EELS is a darker record, tapped more into the devilishness within, but it’s also a more

raucous, rougher ride sonically. There’s heartbreak, excitement, enchantment, dancing – we move through

it all at a high-octane pace. Falcon Bitch and Smoofy never want to do the same thing twice on any song,

and they don’t. From the pummeling garage rock distortion of “Firefighters” to “Dragons II,” which

appears in its demo form taped on a hand recorder, it’s unexpected but intuitive, and, most importantly,

singularly Being Dead.

Like its animal namesake suggests, the songs on EELS are malleable, the record like slithering through

murky waters or strange half dreams, mysterious and beautiful in how it moves, reflective in a wavering

sheen. Dipping into each song feels like uncovering a new cavern, plunging into depths unknown but

fully open to what will be revealed. On the album artwork, an illustration by the artist Julia Soboleva,

there are some weird disparate spectral creatures, a stark glimmer against a cloudy darkness. It’s a fitting

encapsulation of Being Dead, exuding a welcoming, playful energy even if something foreboding lurks

just beyond the pale – more out of frame that’s left to uncover, no path unexplored, strange and beautiful

in the light.

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Flea Circus began October 27, 2020 in an infested apartment in Little 5 Points. Hannah Neal and Isaac Bishop, both active with numerous Atlanta bands, were looking for a separate musical outlet, based more on free performance, noise, and chance. After a few DIY recording sessions straight to tape, the project began evolving with their first live performance at Elliott St. Pub in June of 2022, featuring the addition of Cooper Dozier and Henry Kellam. 

Gradually more collaborators began joining, with members ranging from Atlanta bands such as Vessel, Lowtown, Swellshark, Slime Ring, Scare Quotes, Resident Purple, and Come Senior among others. A session at Mirror Mirror Recording in August 2022 led to the January 2024 album, Machinator, also the debut for their adjacent label, flz recordings. 

Flea Circus has continued their experimental improvisations since, with performances at Live at WREK 91.1, Eyedrum, Innerspace, 529, and Aisle 5. The addition of visual effects by Ford Kent has added to the experience of their live show, while the ever changing lineup and adventurous approach guarantees a new experience every time. Various members have also collaborated on adjacent projects, such as flz recordings' Isaac Bishop - Intention EP and hannahbolecter - Reverse Gorgon, as well as upcoming releases for Flea Circus, John Pierce, Slime Ring, and more.

RIYL: Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Vanishing Twin, Miles Davis, Can, The Lounge Lizards, Captain Beefheart, Velvet Underground

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Oakland, CA foursome Fake Fruit, fronted by Hannah "Ham" D’Amato, made a splash with their self-titled debut amidst the pandemic in 2021 via Rocks in Your Head Records. With Alex Post on lead guitar, Miles MacDiarmid on drums, and Dylan Allard on bass the band is “A whirlwind of biting critique, nervy post-punk guitars, and absurdist humor.” Pitchfork describes them as “spirited punk primitivism with two-minute art-rock tracks—punchy, melodic songs united by nervy guitars and cutting takedowns of modern frustrations.” Despite the global pandemic’s impact on live music, Fake Fruit have still managed to turn heads, touring the U.S. and overseas playing shows with Alvvays, Dry Cleaning, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Descendants, Cate Le Bon etc. and earning accolades from the likes of Bandcamp, Pitchfork, Brooklyn Vegan, Post-Trash, and more. With funny but biting lyrics, blistering guitars, and a powerhouse rhythm section you’ll feel in on whatever joke they happen to be telling.

$15-$18/18+/529

GeeTee is an Australian lo-fi synth-punk band led by Kel Mason, also known as Gee Tee Vee. Emerging from the vibrant underground music scene, GeeTee has made a name for itself with its unique blend of garage rock, punk energy, and a distinct DIY aesthetic. The band's sound is a raw and infectious mix of distorted guitars, punchy drums, and quirky, retro-inspired synth lines, creating a playful yet chaotic vibe that has resonated with fans of punk and lo-fi music alike.

GeeTee's music is characterized by its gritty, unpolished production, often recorded in a deliberately rough manner that enhances the band's rebellious and carefree spirit. Since their debut, GeeTee has released several EPs and albums that capture their distinctive sound, including tracks that are as catchy as they are unpredictable.

The band has quickly gained a dedicated following both in Australia and internationally, thanks to their energetic live performances and their ability to channel the rawness of early punk with a modern twist. GeeTee continues to be a driving force in the lo-fi punk scene, pushing the boundaries of the genre while maintaining a sense of fun and spontaneity in their music.

$15/18+/529

Catch Pike Co.'s long-awaited comeback show at 529 on September 28th, the night of the EAV Strut! Local favorites Ultra Lights, Slick, and Broke will be joining them. Don’t miss it!

Pike Co. was founded upon a collective pursuit to be more present through the act of making music. The group draws from various sonic influences from 60s pop to psych. Pike Co. has been making music since 2016 and released their debut EP, Walking Music in 2018. This will be their first live show since 2021.

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Alingon is a stand-up comedian and comedy writer living in New York. He has written for THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH on Comedy Central and was also staffed on ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING for TruTV. He has done stand-up on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, CONAN, LATE NIGHT WITH CRAIG FERGUSON, and ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY. After becoming a semi-finalist on LAST COMIC STANDING, Alingon won the coveted “Comic Comeback” award to appear in the season finale. He was selected to be a new face at Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal in 2015. Alingon graduated from Harvard, where he was a writer for the illustrious Harvard Lampoon.