HE$H: RICHMOND – ANARCHY TOUR
HE$H: ANARCHY TOUR W/ Special Guest: BeastboiFriday, January 17th 2025 Doors 9pm | 18+ Representing his hometown of Dallas, Texas with great pride, Joey Verrando aka HE$H has paved his own path in the dynamic world of bass music. At just 24 years old, HE$H sits at the table with today’s dubstep titans, bringing with him his unmistakable signature sound, characterized by an aggressive production style and dirty south hip-hop influence. HE$H is known for his natural ability to command a crowd. In 2019, HE$H supported Excision on his sold-out North American Apex Tour, playing to crowds of thousands. Thereafter, he embarked on his own 30-date headline F*CK $HIT SEASON Tour. Since his explosive introduction to the scene, HE$H continues to be a staple on the world’s biggest dubstep festival lineups, including Lost Lands, Spring Awakening, Bass Canyon, Forbidden Kingdom, and more. In 2021, HE$H soared to new heights on his 40-stop headline The World Is Yours bus tour across North America. Beyond his mastery behind the decks, HE$H has produced a killer catalog of heavy releases through FUCKSHIT RECORDS, his label with Bommer. Since 2019, FUCKSHIT RECORDS has released a ruthless selection of dubstep anthems from HE$H and Bommer. HE$H’s most iconic cuts include “Hit a Lick,” “Mike Tyson” and “Nun Hold My Strap,” garnering millions of streams across platforms. In 2021, HE$H released his ‘TRY TO RUN EP,’ featuring five colossal tunes fit for the rowdiest crowds. HE$H graced fans with a myriad of new music in 2022. Throughout the year, he released hard-hitting singles “GRAVEHOE,” “OLANZAPINE” and “DOPE STOVE,” as well as his 3-track ‘NERVES EP’ and his debut full-length album, OPEN SZN. Beyond his musical offerings, HE$H brought his live show to next level on his headline Paranoid Tour, hitting a multitude of legendary venues and major festivals across North America. Along with a packed touring schedule throughout 2023, HE$H scored prime slots at notable festivals and events including Lost Lands, Escape SoCal, Imagine, and Decadence NYE. Beyond his live appearances in 2023, HE$H released his hip-hop inspired single “LEECHES,” his heavy remix of Subtronics’ “FUNcKED” and his ambitious 5-track concept ‘SHOCK THERAPY EP.’ To kick off 2024, HE$H embarked on his 3-month headline SHOCK THERAPY TOUR across North America. With both a dedicated community of FUCKSHIT RECORDS fans and HE$H’s own devoted following, nicknamed the Burner Posse, HE$H continues to prove himself as a key figure in the modern dubstep scene. Looking forward to an extensive touring schedule and a growing repertoire of new music on the horizon, HE$H is set to elevate his commanding presence in bass music to the stratosphere.
Smoakland
Smoakland Kulture 25th Anniversary PartyFriday, September 13th Doors: 8pm | 18+ The West Coast is trademark for its raw-energy and free spirits. Few rep that mentality better than Smoakland’s Anthony Battaglia and Harrison Hays. Raised in the Bay Area, the Dubstep duo met while attending Boise State University as student athletes. Both returned home following school, but a twist of fate reunified them to pursue their own renaissance through music. Anthony’s early production knowledge and Harry’s DJ acumen quickly made them a synced two-way team. In 2018, the two invoked their love for Bay Area weed and dubstep by forming Smoakland. With over seven years of production under their belts, they strive to create their own distinct vein of nostalgic, “Old School” Dubstep. The result to date has brought listeners a unique sound design, fat bass, and rhythmic melodies. They’re inspirations range from contemporaries like Zeds dead, Eptic, & Mersiv; artists who become larger-than-life behind booming soundsystems.
Kasbo – The Learning of Urgency Tour (Club Set)
Kasbo – The Learning of Urgency Tour (Club Set)Saturday, October 26th 9pm – 21+ Kasbo has made himself a sensation in electronic music with his transformative, emotional sound. He returned on June 7th with his newest album, The Learning of Urgency. Ever a creative mind, for Kasbo, the past years of isolation were quick to transform into an era of curiosity and introspection. Time spent off the road and at home in Sweden galvanized him to turn to what he knew best – music. He found solace in honing in his DJing and sharing music with his friends, bonding over nostalgic memories and music that encouraged them to keep it moving, even during this time spent away from the dancefloor. He reveled in the minimal subtlety of euphoric club music and became infatuated with hypnotic trip-hop. Months spent away from touring the world transformed into an invaluable period of deep diving into a newfound realm of music. In total, Kasbo has received nearly 500M combined streams to date. He has also been awarded Sweden’s P3 Gold Award for ‘Dance Artist of the Year’ and a recipient of praise from Billboard, The FADER, Stereogum, and more. Fans have found and fallen in love with his music thanks to his unique approach. He has performed on some of the biggest stages in the world and toured with some of the biggest artists in the world. Through expertise in sound design, he continues to introduce music that connects and stirs on a deeper level with grace and delicacy and upholds his position as a beacon for the genre.
Champagne Drip
Champagne DripFriday, November 8thDoors: 9pm | 18+ Champagne Drip, the musical incarnation of Los Angeles-based producer Sam Pool, was born out of a philosophy that innovation springs from inspiration. Pool had carved out a unique place for himself in the bass music community; performing under the moniker of SPL for over 10 years and releasing drum & bass, dubstep, and trap-oriented music on respected labels such as Barcode, Tech Itch, Evol Intent, Sub Human, Rottun, and SMOG Recordings. SPL’s music was fully immersed in sound design, a musical landscape comprised of melodic, dark, and refined touches. By the Summer of 2014, Pool came to the realization that he had pushed the SPL project to its sonic boundaries and in order to evolve musically, he would need a new project to explore lighter textures and richer melodies. Rooted in jungle and bass music and built around elements of blippy 8-bit sounds, arpeggios, and lush 80s synths, Champagne Drip launched as a decidedly tropical and uplifting sounding project. Operating at first in anonymity, Champagne Drip made a big splash thru the release of official remixes of Bassnectar (Amorphous Music) and Elliphant (Mad Decent). Shortly thereafter, he released his debut EP “Radio Bikini” on Mad Decent in September of 2014. Over the first year of the project’s history, press outlets were fascinated with the unique sound, but also with uncovering the identity of the secretive producer behind the music. “Radio Bikini” was subsequently remixed by electronic upstarts Big Wild, Lazerdisk, Mayhem, and Son of Kick and released in the Spring of 2015 as “Remix Bikini”. In the Fall of 2015, Champagne Drip released his 2nd EP for Mad Decent, “Journey Into The Champagne Sea”. Whereas his first EP explored more overtly tropical overtones, “Journey” went into deeper and darker musical territory. After spending one full year refining his sound in the studio, he finally revealed himself as the former SPL in 2016; performing across the US at such festivals as Mysteryland, WTFest?, Imagine, Enchanted Forest, and Lights All Night. Building up anticipation for his next original recordings, Champagne Drip released the stand alone single “Open Your Eyes”, which was featured on the official Bernie Sanders Presidential campaign fundraising compilation “Rave4Bernie”. Official remixes for Grandtheft (Mad Decent), Cardinox (Warner Brothers), and Dillon Francis & NGHTMRE (Mad Decent) followed. Champagne Drip capped off an already busy 2016 with the release of two new EPs; “Poseidon” via Quality Goods Records and “Of Course I Still Love You” via Saturate Records. Official remixes for Zeds Dead & Diplo, UZ, and DAWN all saw early 2017 releases. Champagne Drip is set to have his biggest year yet in 2017, with multiple EPs scheduled for release on DeadBeats Records as well as forthcoming remixes for 12th Planet and Mayhem, which are due for Summer releases.
Reaper Presents: Challenger
Reaper Presents: ChallengerThursday, November 7thDoors open at 8pm | 18+ Reaper: A US drum and bass DJ and producer known for their unique sound, energy, and aggressive sonics. Their sound blends various drum and bass styles, including neuro, jump-up, jungle, and early 2000s tracks. Reaper released their debut in 2019 and has over 30 million streams across digital platforms. They’ve played at many festivals and venues, including Insomniac’s EDC Las Vegas and Orlando, Nocturnal Wonderland, Countdown NYE, and Excision’s Lost Lands.
Le Youth + Jerro
Le Youth + Jerro Saturday, November 9thDoors open @ 9pmMore Details Coming Soon!
MARAUDA: RETRIBUTION TOUR
MARAUDA: RETRIBUTION TOURSaturday, August 24thDoors 8pm | 18+ Hamish Prasad, professionally known as Marauda, is a Sydney based producer who has taken the world by storm with his gut wrenching and provocative noise which summons a darkness within the souls of his listeners. Marauda continues to inspire awe within the EDM world, breaking the constraints of the norm. Through his relentless, punishing live sets he devours his followers into the wretchedness of depravity, hybrid soundscapes and malevolent force.
Electric Jungle w/ Dj IRIS & Kiljoy
Electric JungleFriday, July 19th, 20249pm – 21+ Featuring the RVA debut of IRIS, AND New Zealand’s – KILJOY! Double headliner action with a few established area faves setting the tone. Join us in the Electric Jungle for another full night of drum & bass in the heart of downtown RVA at Ember Music Hall. Last one of the summer! IRISC.I.A. / Innerground Records / Intrigue / Commercial SuicideMetalheadz / Shogun Audio / Fokuz / Dispatch – Seattle, WA, USA KILJOYFunction Records, UK / New Zealand RUBBLE & RANKSCadence – Washington, DC JOANNA O. & J. SPLIT MCTurnstyle / 2 Tuff DC / RVA Embermusichall.com / Turnstyleonline.com
Retroworld: Wasted Penguinz
Retroworld: Wasted PenguinzMonday, September 2ndDoors 1pm – 16+ Get ready to level up your Labor Day with an electrifying day party like no other! Join us as Wasted Penguinz headline an epic event filled with pounding beats and high-octane energy, set against a backdrop of playable video games galore. This event is exclusively for ages 16 and up, promising a unique fusion of gaming and music that will keep you on your toes from start to finish. Highlights Include: Wasted Penguinz: Experience instant euphoria as Wasted Penguinz, renowned for his electrifying hardstyle beats, takes center stage. Get ready to dance and lose yourself in his infectious melodies. HiScore Gaming Extravaganza: Immerse yourself in a gaming wonderland! From classic arcade games to the latest console hits, there’s something for every gamer to enjoy. Challenge your friends or make new ones over your favorite titles. Labor Day Vibes: Celebrate the holiday with fellow gamers and music enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re chilling out with a refreshing drink or diving headfirst into the action, the atmosphere will be buzzing with excitement. All Ages Rave: This event welcomes attendees aged 16 and above, creating a safe and vibrant space for younger adults to unwind and have a blast.
AU5
Au5Friday, August 9thDoors open at 9pm | 18+ with special guest N3WPORTSupport by Eternal Equinox & Samuel David The distinctive sound of Au5 is a fusion of futuristic sound design and melodic landscapes. Au5 transports listeners to a vibrant, monumental utopia, constantly pushing the limits of electronic music’s potential. Whether you’re a stargazer or a headbanger, Au5’s music offers an immersive experience for everyone. Born and raised in New Jersey, Au5, also known as Austin Collins, has been a musician for his entire life. Starting classical piano training at the age of four and diving into bass guitar and music production by thirteen, Austin is a versatile composer and music technologist who defies genre boundaries. “If you’re looking for trendy music, turn away. If you’re looking to embark on a journey, come with me.” All ticket sales are Final