Seattle Noise

Upcoming Shows April 20 - April 26

In Series: Tom Scully / Aaron Michael Butler / Peter Tracy

Experimental trio featuring music by Tom Scully (guitar) with Aaron Michael Butler (percussion), and Peter Tracy (cello).

Thursday, April 24, 7:30 PM at Vermillion - Event Page

Jade Peter / FF00FF / Glitchlette / Old Man of The Woods

A night of synthpop and chiptune with Jade Peter (bedroom hyperpop), FF00FF (experimental electronic), Glitchlette (industrial trip hop), and Old Man of The Woods (goth electronica).

Thursday, April 24, 7:00 PM at Lucky Liquor - Event Page

SK / Zooon / Bottle Meat / Body of Eyes / SPLASTEEN + Nilc

Make the journey up to Everett for a noise show featuring SK, Zooon (harsh cello), Bottle Meat (noise), Body of Eyes (collaboration between Tarsier Eyes and Changing Bodies), and duo of SPLASTEEN (live modular noise) and Nilc (gentle chaos).

Saturday, April 26, 6:00 PM at Artisans Books & Coffee (Everett) - Event Page

unnunnd / Personality Test / Salma Zenia + Kole Galbraith / Seed Order

Formerly known as Scuzz Nun, unnunnd (elusivespheric ambient music) will perform, along with Natasha Henton and Michelle McKay performing as Personality Test, duo string performance from Salma Zenia (violin), and Kole Galbraith and visuals from Seed Order by Sean Waple.

Saturday, April 26, 8:00 PM at Mudlark Oddities - Event Page

Music for Snare Drumz

Four percussionists will come together, with Aaron Michael Butler, Jonathan Rodriguez, Storm Benjamin, and James Doyole.

Audiences will encounter hypnotic durational works and unconventional percussion techniques that provide tactile percussion textures with a meditative edge. The performance will emphasize space and silence as much as sound, creating an introspective yet physical experience for the audience.

Saturday, April 26, 8:00 PM at Chapel Performance Space - Event Page

Doppler Tongue / RLLRBLL / Shriekwind Bastion

Lithic Records showcase featuring Doppler Tongue, RLLRBLL (free rock), and Shriekwind Bastion.

Saturday, April 26, 9:00 PM at 9lb Hammer - Event Page


Upcoming Shows April 13 - April 19

Spring is almost here. Although I do not feature hardcore shows often, I’m impressed with Northwest Hardcore, a website with links, resources, and interviews. Follow them on Instagram @northwest_hardcore , not to be confused with @northwesthardcore or Northwest Hardcore Fest.

Modular Nights

The monthly free showcase of experimental electronic music will feature nilc, Light Time Delay, Audiomorphism, Kirill Nikolai, Max Stephens, and Davnak.

Sunday, April 13, 5:00 PM at Substation - Event Page

Snairhead / Ultra Hipsters / FLBBi / R33k

From Bellingham / Portland, Snairhead (experimental electronic) will play along with Ultra Hipsters (harsh noise tomfoolery), FLBBi (experimental electornic), and r33k (ambient noise).

Thursday, April 17, 7:30 PM at Gallery 1412 - Event Page

Hurry Up, Snufkin / Lonelygirl15 / Cyra Wirth

“An eclectic night of queer tunes spanning the genres of emo, chiptune, digital hardcore and experimental pop”, with Hurry Up, Snufkin (chiptune math rock), Lonelygirl15 (digital hardcore), and Cyra Wirth (liminal pop).

Thursday, April 17, 7:00 PM at Bad Bar - Event Page

NUDECONSUMER / CZ / Starvation Cage / Spawn / Feed Fatigue / Quivering Lip / Casey Adams / 9-5 Hyperfuck

Going away show for NUDECONSUMER followed up with a heavy noise roster including CZ, Starvation Cage from California, Spawn, Feed Fatigue from Portland, Quivering Lip, Casey Adams, and 9-5 Hyperfuck.

Friday, April 18, 6:00 PM at Woodland Theater - Event Page

Give Me The Money / Big Scary Indian / Miscomings / Laminate

Give Me The Money (money core), along with Big Scary Indian (avant-garde art rock), Miscomings (nasty noise rock), and Laminate (noisey indie).

Friday, April 18, 7:00 PM at Jules Maes Saloon - Event Page

Bad Optics / Tongues / Powerbleeder

Bad Optics (shamewave) will play along with [Tongues[(https://tongues-music.bandcamp.com/) (garage punk), and Powerbleeder (experimental pop).

Saturday, April 19, 5:00 PM at Chop Suey - Event Page

Sokai Stilhed / MONED / The Northwest Experimental Guitar Orchestra / Geist & the Sacred Ensemble

“Come all ye faithful to the 5th Guitar Worship Service. Vibe’d out time in a vibe’d out space as we continue to praise different interpretations of the holiest of instruments with disciples.” Featuring Sokai Stilhed (noise ambient), MONED (guitar noise), The Northwest Experimental Guitar Orchestra, and Geist & the Sacred Ensemble.

Saturday, April 19, 7:00 PM at Teatro de la Psychomachia - Event Page


Upcoming Shows April 6 - April 12

Plenty of noise and rock band bills this week. In other news, the High Dive will transition to the former location of Brouwer’s Cafe under the new name Hidden Hall.

Free Water Shrew Encemble / Goodnight Wounds / Fried Fountain Fish Band / Strange Bedfellows

Free Water Shrew Ensemble (free drone) will play along with Goodnight Wounds (experimental), Fried Fountain Fish Band, and Strange Bedfellows (noise duo of Silas + Adam Levitt.)

Sunday, April 6, 7:00 PM at Drongo Tapes HQ - Event Page

Emergency Hand Puppet / DJ Happy For Hours / Unborn Hacker / Paulus Van Horne

Noise folks playing under their DJ handles and other oddities with Emergency Hand Puppet (experimental noise), DJ Happy For Hours, Unborn Hacker, and Paulus Van Horne.

Wednesday, April 9, 8:00 PM at Bad Bar - Event Page

Coyote Teeth / Burning Porches / Broodzone / N3ster

Noise weirdos Coyote Teeth (doom experimental drone noise) will play along with Burning Porches (drag rock), Broodzone (doom sludge), and N3ster (indie guitar rock)

Thursday, April 10, 7:30 PM at Sunset Tavern - Event Page

Elliott Sharp

Legendary NYC improviser/composer and multi-instrumentalist Elliott Sharp performs solo electroacoustic music performed on 8-string guitarbass in celebration of his upcoming book Feedback: Translations From The IrRational, which will be published by Wesleyan University Press, Nov. 2025.

Elliott Sharp leads SysOrk, Orchestra Carbon, Terraplane, and Tectonics and pioneered use of fractal geometry, chaos theory, and genetics in musical composition and interaction.

Thursday, April 10, 8:00 PM at Chapel Performance Space - Event Page

Adam Troy / SH!TOMATO / CSTMR / wificellphonekidz

Adam Troy (ambient drone rock) will play along with SH!TOMATO (noise), CSTMR (explosive noise rock), and wificellphonekidz (breakcore).

Friday, April 11, 8:00 PM at Woodland Theater - Event Page

Salo Panto / Reverse Death / CSTMR

On a mini tour from Portland, Salo Panto ( dream pop) will play along with Reverse Death (psych) and CSTMR (explosive noise rock).

Saturday, April 12, 8:00 PM at Blue Moon Tavern - Event Page

John Hardin / Dunge / Peopling / Adam Levitt

Coming up from Northern California, John Hardin, will “takes the ancient aboriginal instrument called “didgeridoo” to new places via digital technology. His music transports the listener with ethereal, otherworldly soundscapes, organic rhythms and primal dance grooves. He seeks to transcend civilization through music, so he rejects musical traditions born of civilized culture and instead cultivates wild, feral, and untamed musical impulses.” Joining him will be Dunge (deep space dungeon rumblings by SPITRAT and UAP), Peopling (party noise), and Adam Levitt (electroacoustic sentimental hoarder).

Saturday, April 12, 7:30 PM at Gallery 1412 - Event Page


Interview with NUDECONSUMER

NUDECONSUMER

NUDECONSUMER is a harsh noise project by Daniel Hurt (they/them). They also perform under GUTTING.

Seattle Noise: How did you get started making noise? Did you play before in a band? How would you describe your sound?

NUDECONSUMER: NUDECONSUMER started during the Pandemic. At the time, I was heavily involved in a Buddhist-inspired addiction recovery program with a great emphasis on meditation practice. Recovery / Meditation & Noise will always go hand-in-hand to me. I was also playing Dungeons and Dragons weekly. The entire idea started from a D&D character idea of a disgusting old man that collects and eats explicit images in his basement as his only form of gratification. I’ve never played in a serious band— I find commitment to working with others extremely difficult and prefer to explore sound in other ways.

It’s pure harsh noise in whatever I do. 90% of my setup is distortion or fuzz pedals. It’s raw, it’s grim, it’s not fun. Shrieking textures and feedback. I’ve never been a fan of “joyful” noise. No fucking “beeps” or computer sounds or goofy shit throughout it… noise to me is trauma art, and I have always had a taste for darker sounds. I don’t think of noise as music—the term “noise music” is fucking weird to me. I don’t try to make music and I never have. It’s more about the textural experience and the willingness to embrace complete discomfort while experiencing your surroundings. It’s improvisation / curiosity while bringing light to the areas of reality most people want to cover up or turn away from.

Seattle Noise: When I first saw you perform (December 31, 2022 at Lucky Liquor), you were performing solo. But by now you have a number of different collaborations with others . How have those evolved? You also perform under GUTTING. How is that different from NC?

NUDECONSUMER: NUDECONSUMER & GUTTING really refer to the headspace I’m in during the recording / creative path. GUTTING began as a HNW project—letting a set signal run with no interference from myself to the sound source or effects I chose to use. The initial idea for GUTTING was to sit still with sound as a grieving and healing process in memorial to my mother who had passed away (unexpectedly) during a surgery. The name GUTTING also refers to feeling completely “gutted” from that experience. It has long strayed away from a HNW project once I began bringing it out live. NUDECONSUMER is more of a concept / exploration experience depending on what inspires me at the time. The main source live in GUTTING is now a hunting knife and specific pedals, while NUDECONSUMER is typically a thick metal chain and a different mix of pedals.

XSHITCONSUMERX ( NUDECONSUMER + TAKESHITA ) - XSCX is a collaborative project with Tim Burkland (Imploding Sounds). I met Tim early on while playing some of my first shows out here. One of the greatest friends I’ve ever met in this lifetime. XSHITCONSUMERX is us getting together doing whatever we want to do. EAT SHIT AND DIE.

CRANIAL KEY ( NUDECONSUMER + CZ ) - Cranial Key is a collaborative project between Crystal (CZ) and I. This one is quite different, as we let the project form its own ideas. We constantly agree that Cranial Key has a mind of its own and the two of us are just the vessels used to unearth the sound. This project is entirely focused on mental health struggles and how the most extreme sounds seem to help us both clear and quiet our own minds.

I am also in the beginning stages of working on a new collaboration project with a brilliant artist / very close friend from Spain.

Seattle Noise: You also release stuff under OPEN ORGAN MEAT MARKET, what are your plans for that?

NUDECONSUMER: Open Organ Meat Market is the name for my visual art that doesn’t necessarily fall or fit into whichever noise project I’m working on at the time. Specifically but not limited to, Death / Kink Art. The main influences for everything I am involved in. Two subjects that are continually censored, yet a very raw and real part of human existence, which also happen to take up a large part of my past and present realities. Plans are in place for Open Organ to continue as an outsider-art outlet as well as expanding into an actual noise label / distro once I’m back in the Midwest. I want to be able to give back to others that are creating noise, not only put my own shit out.

Seattle Noise: One thing I’ve noticed is you often have visuals playing in the background when you perform. How do you go about finding footage for that and creating those?

NUDECONSUMER: I spend hours / days searching for vintage footage from a handful of sources. There is something about old documentaries that I find fascinating, from the aging visual quality of the film, to the way the audio has degraded over time. The clips I use in my videos are carefully chosen and stitched together by me depending on the project I am creating for.

Seattle Noise: Another thing I’ve noticed is you often play on punk & grind bills, which is a natural bridge between noise and other genres. Any thoughts on that?

NUDECONSUMER: I didn’t know a single local noise artist when I started NUDECONSUMER. I grew up in the punk & grind scene, both in Ohio and Seattle. My older brother played in some pretty dope bands (the [OG] Decrepit / State Of Fear / Consume / Cop on Fire… etc) and introduced me to a lot of the people making music out here. I’ve been involved and going to local shows since I decided to call Seattle “home” in 2009. Through those scenes themselves & friends / artists I have met along the way that knew how serious I was with working on this project kind of built the foundation of how NC began. Most of my first bills were punk and grind shows until I met more artists involved with actual noise out here. It is all extreme / abrasive art and I love the fact that I see more and more of those mixed shows happening in Seattle. It’s not for everyone and was never meant to be. It’s always a varied response after my sets, even on these mixed bills—but that is totally expected. To be asked to jump on these shows means a fuckin lot to me though. Thanks to everyone out here that gave me the opportunity to do so. It’s a great feeling of trying to offer something different to people who may not have experienced pure noise before.

I also—as a major side note—want to give a huge thank you to Riley (Woodland Theater) & Holly (The Pool House) for their continual support in offering true DIY spaces for these shows.

Y’all have done so fucking much, and my appreciation is endless for the time and space you both have held for noise here in the PNW.

Seattle Noise: What do you think has been the most memorable show you’ve played so far?

NUDECONSUMER: My most memorable show was a generator bill I played in PDX last year. The sound was beyond incredible and carried throughout the entire park. S/O to Dave (Quivering Lip) for setting that show up. There was a massive… like… MASSIVE group of bicyclists for some charity event or something, riding by through my set. From what I was told, the looks on their faces were priceless. Just me in the bondage mask under the bridge… in the middle of the afternoon… creating hellscapes.

Seattle Noise: Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?

NUDECONSUMER: Yeah, definitely. Everything has been incredible. I get to do what I do, however I wish to do it & explore my creativity / take out aggression in a healthy way. I don’t really want anything more in life. Through these projects, I’ve also met some of the realest fucking people / artists / friends I could ever meet, and I am extremely grateful.

I think the struggle I’ve faced the most is my own personal challenge of … “This album / this show wasn’t good enough… you can do better” which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, that can be flipped into motivation to get out there and keep trying. There have been plenty of shows that I’ve been hard on myself for… and that may sound ridiculous for people that don’t make noise themselves… it’s everything to me. It’s one of the only things I truly care about. Whether you like what I do or not, I love what I do—and the presentation of myself & what I offer into the world, as small or weird as it is—matters a lot to me.

Seattle Noise: Out of all the releases you have done so far, is there one you feel stands out people should listen to first?

NUDECONSUMER: The first GUTTING release. It’s online as a self-titled album dedicated to the passing of my mother. No physicals were ever made. That album and the recording process that went into it were (and are) extremely sentimental to me. Each of the two tracks are raw recordings that do not change. It’s an album you’re meant to sit completely still, and meditate on.

Seattle Noise: Do you have any plans for the future? How can people best follow you?

NUDECONSUMER: In about a month, I’m heading back out to Ohio where I grew up. A lot has changed within myself over the last few years with what I want to do and where I am at in my life. I was a 24/7 drunk-punk in my youth and carried that out way too long. Now I’m just a sober noise-nerd that wants to head back out to the cornfields. Open Organ will continue to grow as an actual label / art archive. All of the projects I am involved in will continue as well. I have a few releases actively in progress… Crystal and I have a few final shows coming up in April with Feed Fatigue & Quivering Lip that we are both very excited for. I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing, I don’t ever see myself not making noise. This entire life is a forever project.

A farewell show will happen on Friday, April 18 at Woodland Theater with CZ, Starvation Cage (from California), Spawn, Feed Fatigue, Casey Adams, Quivering Lip, and 9-5 Hyperfuck.

Follow @open_organ.meat_market and @nudeconsumer on Instagram and listen to them on Bandcamp.


Upcoming Shows March 30 - April 5

Headstone Brigade / Byssus / Mountain Holler

Depressing polka from Headstone Brigade, joined by Byssus (forest folk), and Mountain Holler (cavernous alt-folk).

Thursday, April 3, 7:00 PM at Teatro de la Psychomachia - Event Page

Noel Kennon + Kole Galbraith / Medina/Walsh / V.Vecker

Usual experimental and noise suspects from Obscure & Terrible record release show featuring Noel Kennon + Kole Galbraith, along with Medina/Walsh (Josh Medina and Paurl Walsh). V.Vecker (minimal composition spiritual jazz) from Vancouver, BC will perform in support of his new record Heavy Gestures.

Friday, April 4, 8:00 PM at Chapel Performance Space - Event Page

Half Calf / Matadora / N3ster / Ponty’s Revenge

On tour from Santa Cruz, Half Calf (dreamo) will play. They will be joined by Matadora (collaboration between I’VE NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE and BlueJao), N3ster (indie guitar rock), and Ponty’s Revenge (alternative punk).

Friday, April 4, 7:00 PM at Drongo Tapes HQ - Event Page

9-5 Hyperfuck / PIGPEN / Rodeo Queen / SH!TOMATO

More digital hardcore focused evening featuring 9-5 Hyperfuck (digital hardcore), PIGPEN, Rodeo Queen (digital grindcore), and SH!TOMATO (noise).

Saturday, April 5, 6:30 PM at Woodland Theater - Event Page

Matt Robidoux / Max Nordile / EKG / Hannah Rice + Casey Adams

Coming up from San Francisco, Matt Robidoux (ambient electronic) will play along with Max Nordile (human music), EKG (party noise), and a duo performance with Hannah Rice (movement), and Casey Adams (sounds).

Saturday, April 5, 7:30 PM at Gallery 1412 - Event Page


Upcoming Shows March 23 - March 29

Hecklifter / C.M. Barth / Microfauna / Paulus

The monthly free showcase of all hardware synth electronic music will feature Hecklifter, C.M. Barth, Microfauna, and Paulus

Tuesday, March 25, 7:00 PM at The 4Bs - Event Page

Zooon / Annihilation Squares / Mouseman / Eternal News + Dance

Special dance and noise collaborative event. Noise sets will be paired randomly with different dance accompaniment. Zooon (harsh cello), along with Annihilation Squares (electrified beats), Mouseman (computer music), and Eternal News (duo of Adam Levitt and Aaron Michael Butler). Movement from Vanessa Skantze, Changing Bodies, Briana Jones, and Sullivan Forderhase.

Wednesday, March 26, 8:00 PM at Base (Georgetown) - Event Page

Give Me Gold / Faith In Strangers / Miscomings / 9-5 Hyperfuck

On tour from Colorado, Give Me Gold (queercore) will play along with Faith In Strangers (experimental noise rock), Miscomings (nasty noise rock), and 9-5 Hyperfuck (digital hardcore).

Thursday, March 27, 6:00 PM at Skylark Cafe - Event Page

Pink Void / RN White / RAICA / Domenica Diavoleria

Returning from a long hiatus, Pink Void (drone noise) will perform along with RN White (experimental), RAICA (electronic), and Domenica Diavoleria (ambient noise drone).

Thursday, March 27, 7:00 PM at Vermillion - Event Page

St Sophie / Stressler / Stolen XLR / Fluung / Decidua

Visiting from Crescent City, St Sophie (emo punk) will play with Stressler (bunny emo) from Eugene, Stolen XLR (collaboration betwtween Halting, BlueJao, and Laser Beam), Fluung (indie), and Decidua (musiciancore).

Thursday, March 27, 8:00 PM at Under 1st Avenue Bridge - Event Page

Bonney Rubble / Mind Beams / Ponty’s Revenge

Bonney Rubble (genre-fluid doom metal) will play along with Mind Beams (swirling genre breaking heavy), and Ponty’s Revenge (alternative punk)

Friday, March 28, 7:00 PM at Jules Maes Saloon - Event Page

Ak’chamel / Diminished Men / Derek Monypeny

On a tour from Texas, Ak’chamel will play along with Diminished Men (deviant noir), and Derek Monypeny (experimental folk).

Friday, March 28, 7:30 PM at Woodland Theater - Event Page

Sasha Berliner

The Goodbye Look presents: Sasha Berliner! In a new project, Sasha (@sashaberliner) introduces a way to integrate the vibraphone and DJing through the use of the ever-changing MalletKAT - a vibraphone midi controller with the ability to output customized sounds like synths and keyboards.

Bandcamp

Saturday, March 29, 8:30 PM at Bad Bar - Event Page


Upcoming Shows March 16 - March 22

In other news the Instagram page has reached 1000 followers. Thanks for keeping up, but if you’re not using social media the blog will always be here.

standing wave: Nat Evans / Neil Welch / SEVEN COLORS

Final installment of the standing wave series will feature Nat Evans (experimental), Neil Welch (saxaphone), and SEVEN COLORS (gnawa jazz-trance) with Gust Burns, Morgan Henderson, and Greg Campbell. House band performance by Noel Kennon, John Teske and friends.

Wednesday, March 19, 6:00 PM at Vermillion - Event Page

poetry lab: Lola Lewis / RIB

Hosted by Eric M Acosta, poetry lab is a bit different from unpoetry as it focuses on a single artist with an hour of stage time.

Lola Mahaney (they/them) is an emerging queer movement and noise artist based out of Seattle, Washington… Lola is inspired by researching discomfort, specifically focusing in on guilt and grieving.

Supporting them will be RIB.

Thursday, March 20, 7:30 PM at Vermillion - Event Page

In Series: Colin Tucker / Luke Martin / Aaron Michael Butler + Peter Tracy + Carlos Cotallo-Solares

An evening of musical contemporary art with performances from Colin Tucker and Luke Martin. “Aaron Michael Butler, Peter Tracy, and Carlos Cotallo-Solares also present a brand new work by Eva-Maria Houben, as well as a rarely performed classic by Tom Johnson.”

Thursday, March 20, 8:00 PM at Chapel Performance Space - Event Page

Coyote Teeth / Trigger Object / Spiritual Exit / Dion Egg

A more noise focused show in SODO with Coyote Teeth (doom experimental drone noise), Trigger Object (experimental electornic) and Spiritual Exit (drone) from Portland, and Dion Egg.

Thursday, March 20, 8:00 PM at Dracula’s Castle - Event Page

Mere Death / TEST FRENZY / Maxx Shredroom / Power Skeleton

Mere Death (loops and songs and noise and poetry) will play along with TEST FRENZY (industrial noise), Maxx Shredroom (brutal noise rock), and Power Skeleton (experimental rock band).

Friday, March 21, 7:00 PM at Bad Bar - Event Page

Lux Casati / Polt / Hewn / 25 Fountains 25 Bands

Visiting from Bellingham, Lux Casati (post-hardcore) will play along with Polt (experimental), Hewn (experimental), and 25 Fountains 25 Bands.

Friday, March 21, 8:00 PM at Drongo Tapes HQ - Event Page


Upcoming Shows March 9 - March 15

Modular Nights

The monthly free showcase of electronic music will feature: Krieger, SoundSweepsBy, Van Butchell, prismofeverything, howischris, and Panos C.K.

Sunday, March 9, 5:00 PM at Substation - Event Page

standing wave: Arrington de Dionyso / John Teske

The fourth installment of the ongoing standing wave series will feature Arrington de Dionyso (mushroom jazz), along with ensemble performances of ‘wind resonance’ and ‘topographies’ by John Teske. House House band performance by Noel Kennon, John Teske and friends.

Wednesday, March 12, 6:00 PM at Vermillion - Event Page

Kin of the Moon / Nebula Ensemble

The “experimental chamber troupe”, Kin of the Moon features Kaley Lane Eaton (voice, piano, electronics), Heather Bentley (viola, cello, violin), and Leanna Keith (flutes). They will present works by Sarah Perske of Nebula Ensemble (“The Lack of Anchors”) and Leanna Keith (“Built to Last”). Nebula Ensemble will also perform including Tom Baker (guitar).

Thursday, March 13, 8:00 PM at Chapel Performance Space - Event Page

March unpoetry

Orientating themselves towards the polestar, the ongoing series of music and poetry this month will feature Ben von Wildenhaus (solo guitar), Tom Scully (guitar), Eric M Acosta, David Plell, Lukas Dickson, Diego Garcia, and BLUEs.Weave (guitar).

Friday, March 14, 7:30 PM at Gallery 1412 - Event Page

EKG / MSHR / Enemy Zero / sonora enjambre

More party noise in SODO near the bridge (but not under one). EKG (party noise) will perform along with MSHR (experimental electronic), Enemy Zero, and sonora enjambre (ambient drone noise).

Friday, March 14, 8:00 PM at Dracula’s Castle - Event Page

Honoring Danbala: Cailleach / Helen Thorsen/Jackie An / White Gourd / celadon/Vanessa Skantze

A butoh event featuring Cailleach (noise), Helen Thorsen/Jackie An (butoh), White Gourd, and celadon/Vanessa Skantze, (butoh).

Saturday, March 15, 8:00 PM at Teatro de la Psychomachia - Event Page

I’VE NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE / Purity Control / lonelygirl15 / Cyra Wirth / Forever Chemicals

An extravagent evening of hyperpop featuring I’VE NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE (digi-skramz), Purity Control (power electronics / hardcore), lonelygirl15 (digital hardcore), Cyra Wirth (liminal pop), and Forever Chemicals (dope fuckin rock n roll).

Saturday, March 15, 6:00 PM at Woodland Theater - Event Page

Katrina Wolfe: Dark Leaves Disintegration in Four Parts

“This four-part performance will feature Butoh-inspired movement amongst a richly layered, intricate installation of suspended branches” from Katrina Wolfe. Sound provided by Michael Shannon and David Stanford. Please note the request to RSVP if you plan to attend.

Saturday, March 15, 7:00 PM at Studio Ma - Event Page


Upcoming Shows March 2 - March 8

standing wave: Beachcomber at Crystal Cove / Rebecca Novak

The ongoing series standing wave will return with Beachcomber at Crystal Cove (noise by Silas). Rebecca Novak from Texas will also perform.

Rebecca Novak works with a shifting constellation of instruments and objects - cornet, piano, shortwave radio, glass vases - honing fine-grained textures and seemingly electronic- or mechanical-sounding noise, opening a multifaceted landscape of sound.

House band performance by Noel Kennon, John Teske and friends.

Wednesday, March 5, 6:00 PM at Vermillion - Event Page

NonSeq Curators Concert: Noel Brass Jr. / RAICA / Chris Icasiano / Ha-Yang Kim

Kicking off the 2025 NonSeq concert series, each community curator will perform. As part of Nonsequitur, each will curate three events in the coming year as part of the Wayward Music Series in the Chapel Performance Space at the Good Shepherd Center. Noel Brass Jr. (keyboard), RAICA (electronic), Chris Icasiano, and Ha-Yang Kim (strings) will perform.

Friday, March 7, 8:00 PM at Chapel Performance Space - Event Page

Quid Quo / Medicine Bows / Worldwide Levitation / Shining Wire

Less noise more noise rock. Quid Quo (rock), Medicine Bows (noise rock), Worldwide Levitation (noise rock from outer space), and Shining Wire (death rock) will perform.

Friday, March 7, 7:00 PM at Lucky Liquor - Event Page

Ground Hum 2025

A winter celebration of experimental art and music. Music performances from James K, somesurprises, The OC34N, Carly Barton, Casey Adams + Hannah Rice, Asa Nakagawa, August V.M., and THC.XLR w/ tondiue + Sketch Artist, along with art and visuals.

Saturday, March 8, 3:00 PM at Washington Hall - Event Page

rEEkToMATO / Mind Beams / Miagoth / Gail Wolf / Dunge

Tape release show for rEEkToMATO (noise). Joining them will be Mind Beams (swirling genre breaking heavy), Miagoth (esoteric sound design), Gail Wolf (punk), and Dunge (new project by SPITRAT and UAP).

Saturday, March 8, 9:00 PM at The Monkey Pub - Event Page

Katrina Wolfe: Dark Leaves Disintegration in Four Parts

“This four-part performance will feature Butoh-inspired movement amongst a richly layered, intricate installation of suspended branches” from Katrina Wolfe. Sound provided by Michael Shannon and David Stanford. Please note the request to RSVP if you plan to attend.

Saturday, March 8, 7:00 PM at Studio Ma - Event Page


Upcoming Shows February 23 - March 1

It’s been a bit of a soft launch, but you can email me at hello@seattlenoise.org. Hit me with your best spam.

standing wave: Caspar Sonnet / Coyote Teeth

The third installment of the ongoing standing wave series will feature Caspar Sonnet (solo noise) from Portland along with Coyote Teeth (doom experimental drone noise). House band performance by Noel Kennon, John Teske and friends.

Wednesday, February 26, 6:00 PM at Vermillion - Event Page

SOUNDSPACE: EKG / enormousface / ULTRA HIPSTERS / Noel Kennon / Sense/Net / CEOs Inc

In yet another basement, the noise gathers. Featuring EKG (party noise), enormousface (noise puppets), ULTRA HIPSTERS (noise), Noel Kennon (experimental), Sense/Net, and CEOs Inc (noise).

Thursday, February 27, 7:00 PM at Asylum Collective - Event Page

Lori Goldston solo cello: pre-EU/UK tour rev-up

Before she heads off on tour, Lori Goldston (cello) will perform a solo show.

Her voice as a cellist is singular, deeply textured and original, investigating thresholds, instability, and connections between far-flung modes of thought.

Friday, February 28, 8:00 PM at Chapel Performance Space - Event Page

Katrina Wolfe: Dark Leaves Disintegration in Four Parts

“This four-part performance will feature Butoh-inspired movement amongst a richly layered, intricate installation of suspended branches” from Katrina Wolfe. Sound provided by Michael Shannon and David Stanford. Please note the request to RSVP if you plan to attend.

Saturday, March 1, 7:00 PM at Studio Ma - Event Page

Cranial Key / Enemy Zero / Kole Galbraith / Blessed Blood / Balcony View

Early show featuring Cranial Key (harsh industrial noise), Enemy Zero (noise), Kole Galbraith (guitar driven noise), Blessed Blood (experimental electronic drone), and Balcony View (ritual drone).

Saturday, March 1, 6:00 PM at Pool House (Everett) - Event Page

Drowse / Folian / August / Thatching

On a mini tour from Portland, August (experimental drone) will play along with Drowse (black metal krautrock), Folian (drone ambient), and Thatching (noise).

Saturday, March 1, 8:00 PM at Woodland Theater - Event Page