A raw and fearless blend of vulnerability, grit, and fate driven storytelling.

A fog-filled Belasco became the epicenter of chaos as Substance Fest 2025 delivered a night of noise, energy, and pure underground magic.

Phil Hamilton turns reflection into melody on Same As Yesterday, the latest from I Wish I Was A Punk Band.

Nevin dives into the dark with “Grand Parade,” a brooding indie darkwave anthem that turns heartbreak into pure atmosphere.

Silver Liz’s “Through The Trees” drifts between dream and reality, blending lush electronics and acoustic warmth into a hauntingly beautiful journey through longing and light.

Gaskin’s “Ultraman” catapults listeners into a late-night blur of lights and rhythm, capturing the pulse of 90s club culture through a modern electronic lens.

Home Front surge forward with “Between The Waves,” a brooding post-punk anthem that signals a powerful new era ahead of their album Watch It Die Out.

Animal Scream’s “I’m a Spirit” drifts through the fog like a ghost at 3AM, darkwave for the damned and the beautifully lost.

A heartfelt blast of early 2000s emo energy wrapped in catchy guitars and pure charm.

Sex Mask unveil “Cold”, a fever dream of post punk emotion and energy ahead of their upcoming EP Body Broker.

Labit’s SOL is a heartfelt and deeply human reflection on family, identity, and the moments that shape who we become.

Kallai’s debut We Are Forever blends shoegaze depth, dream pop warmth, and post punk grit into a striking reflection on identity, resilience, and hope in uncertain times.

Devin MØRE captures the chaos and calm of change in “Perfect Storm,” blending dreamy indie pop with raw emotion and a touch of autumn melancholy.

The Slashes deliver moody post punk perfection with “Starts With Tears.”

Alex G turns the Greek Theatre into a haunting mix of memory, melody, and emotion.

Wet Leg light up the Greek Theatre with wit, chaos, and irresistible charm, proving once again that rock and roll is alive, loud, and proudly feminine.

Alex Ray turns vulnerability into victory on “Messy,” a darkly catchy alt-pop anthem that crashes through insecurity and lands in pure self-realization.

Jupe Jupe channel the dark glamour of the ’80s with “Kill Your Darlings,” a brooding, dance-ready post-punk anthem made for fog machines, flashing lights, and late-night goth floors.

Ricky Lake bends genres and minds with “Section,” a goth-meets-hip-hop club anthem that turns nightlife into sharp social commentary.