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

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

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.

Chenzo V’s “Projector” is raw, dark, and fearless — emotion turned into power.

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.

Groovy and dancey, “Robrash” brings a unique feeling to the darker side of electro-pop.