SACE6 SET THE MOROCCAN LOUNGE ABLAZE WITH A FEROCIOUS, EMOTIONALLY CHARGED PERFORMANCE

Jun 13

WORDS BY NOHELI MATA. PHOTOS BY CARLI LIND.

On Monday night, sace6 took to the stage at the Moroccan Lounge for a night that was nothing short of electrifying. From the moment the lights dimmed and the first note cut through the air, it was clear this was going to be a night to remember.

The opening act, Cartographer, set the tone for the evening. Cartographer delivered a performance that was as powerful as it was immersive. Their modern, emo, alternative style warmed up the crowd perfectly, building anticipation for the headliners. From the moment Cartographer stepped on stage, there was a clear focus: mood and momentum. Each song built off of the next; the build-up wasn’t just musical--it was emotional, drawing the crowd into the band’s world from the first note.

Nick Morzov on guitar and Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail on bass created soaring melodies that rumbled like a heartbeat. At the same time, Mix Groove Juggernaut’s timing on drums was both tight and dynamic, always giving. But it was lead vocalist Skies Marie who commanded the spotlight. With a voice as diverse as hers and the way she unapologetically danced on stage, allowing the audience to connect and resonate with a small portion of her personality, her delivery gave the songs a depth that some could only imagine. Songs like “Sanctuary”, “Rewind”, and “A Flair for the Obscene” hit particularly hard live, feeling more like cathartic emotional releases than just performances. Cartographer drew in and earned the crowd’s attention with their blend of driving rhythms and catchy hooks, proving that the night was going to be more than just about one band.

As sace6 took the stage, the energy in the room shot through the roof. From the first pulse of “wake up”, sace6 showcased effortless musicianship and palpable emotion, while the crowd immediately exploded in excitement. Their dynamic performance balanced raw guitar intensity with moments of whispered vulnerability. The energy continued to rise with each song, especially with the return of fan favorites like “Bled”, “Corner”, and “Saturate”, where the driving riffs and impassioned vocals had the cozy 250-capacity spot shivering.

noah thomas tore through guitar solos with effortless precision, unleashing raw, guttural screams that hit with the force of a wrecking ball. Meanwhile, sace channeled pure emotion into every word; his voice bleeding through haunting melodies that dragged the crowd through waves of rage, sorrow, and something beautifully broken. Behind the kit, Tyler Saxz was a force of controlled chaos--arms a blur; each strike, fill, and break calculated, precise, and deliberate. Tyler’s playing told a story without words--rage in the blasts and sorrow in the silences. Throughout the entire night, the band moved as one, tight, instinctive, and electric, drawing power from the crowd like a living circuit, every note pulsing with shared adrenaline.

The band’s setlist for the night was perfect, riddled with old fan favorites engaging older fans, while also creating balance by playing all of the tracks from their latest EP, Limerence. The setlist didn’t just get the crowd moving — it ignited them. From the opening song, bodies were in motion: heads banging, fists raised, boots hitting the floor in rhythm with every downbeat. Each track felt like it was handpicked to build tension, then release it in explosions of sound. The energy from the crowd was relentless throughout the show. Fans were on their feet, moshing, dancing, stage diving, and even crowd-surfing to some of the more upbeat tracks. There was a sense of unity in the room – everyone seemed to be there for the same reason: to feel something real, raw, and unapologetic. The collective roar that erupted when the band concluded with "Limerence" was deafening, a fitting end to a night that had been building in intensity from the very first note.

In a world where so many concerts can feel more like a checklist than an experience, Cartographer and sace6 continue to prove that live music is alive and thriving. Their performance was a reminder of why we attend shows in the first place – to experience the power of music, the connection with a crowd, and the thrill of seeing a band at the top of their game. If you ever get the chance to see sace6 live, don’t hesitate – it’s an experience you won’t soon forget.

sace6 isn’t just a band. They’re a movement in the making. This show didn’t just entertain; it disrupted reality, dragging the crowd into a raw, immersive world where emotion, noise, and chaos reigned supreme. sace6 proved that they are more than just a band--they’re a visceral experience.