We The Beat presents
JMSN
Support TBD
Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, Dec 7
Patio Doors 7pm
Showroom Doors 8pm
21+
Swan Dive presents
King Buffalo
with special guest Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol
Las Vegas, NV
Weds, Dec 11
Doors 7pm
21+
Bio:
King Buffalo is the trio of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson. Since forming in 2013, the self-proclaimed "heavy psych" band has made its name via 4 Full-lengths, 4EPs, and tours with Clutch, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, All Them Witches, The Sword, and Elder.
King Buffalo will issue their fifth full-length, Regenerator, on Sept. 2, 2022, as a self-release in North America and through Stickman Records in Europe. Preorders will be available on June 10th via http://kingbuffalo.bigcartel.com.
Written and recorded by the band with mixing and engineering by Sean McVay and mastering by Bernie Matthews, the seven-song outing is the third in King Buffalo’s stated ‘pandemic trilogy,’ following Two of 2021’s Best Albums in The Burden of Restlessness and Acheron.
Both of those albums – like 2018’s Longing to Be the Mountain, 2016’s debut, Orion, and the various EPs and other offerings they’ve made over the last eight years – made bold declarations about who King Buffalo are as a band, and Regenerator is no different. As McVay, Reynolds and Donaldson continue to explore the outer reaches of modern psychedelic songcraft, melding progressive rhythms, drifting atmospheres and accompanying surges of electricity, the new collection only further establishes them as one of the brightest lights shining in underground rock today.
As the third of three, Regenerator seems inherently to tie together the two LPs most immediately before it, and as King Buffalo unfold the leadoff title-track across nine and half minutes, it becomes clear just how truly they have marked out their own sonic presence. The later melodic highlight “Mammoth” – with McVay’s most confident vocal yet – shimmers with hope that somehow doesn’t come across as desperate, and as “Hours” engages classic space rock and the closing “Firmament” summarizes the first, second and third series installments, the final chapter of this trilogy becomes the essential cornerstone of King Buffalo’s work to-date.
The band returned to live activity late last year, touring alongside Clutch and more recently a full North American spring tour with Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats. By the time Regenerator arrives, they will have completed a UK and European headlining tour with festival appearances in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Belgium and Denmark.
King Buffalo
Grape Zebra presents
Cerebral Sessions
A Journey Through The Underground
with Kam Sator + Philipp Weise + B2B Set (Mindset)
at Swan Dive LV
Thursday, Dec 12
Patio Doors 7pm
Show Doors 8pm
21+
Kam Sator Bio:
Kam Sator is making his mark in the scene by curating technical, brain-bending sets, leaving the body aching for more. He claims a sound all his own, pulling bits and pieces from the diverse sonics he’s encountered over the last decade and a half. Blending dark groovy basslines with deep tech flare, he’ll introduce you to the detailed, yet subtle sounds of the subterranean dance realm. Are you ready to take the leap?
Philipp Weise Bio:
Philipp Weise has quietly immersed himself into the world of the underground, inspired by the grooves and sounds around him. With an open mind and a passion for exploration, his journey has taken him across borders, blending genres and influences along the way. His sound is offering something unique yet familiar as he steps into the spotlight. Focused on creating a vibe that connects, grows, and keeps you coming back for more, Philipp Weise is ready to take you on his journey.
The Holiday Season is always filled with love and cheer… however
Def Haüs is taking you on a new experience.
This December, Friday the 13th, we are having a HOLIDAY MASSACRE!
HEAVY DUBSTEP AND RIDDIM
We invite you to spend the evening with Headlining artists LEVIATHANS, coming all the way from Denver, CO. - making a pitstop in Vegas before they go play DECADENCE - these disturbed Riddim Djs have built an insane cult following that has made huge strides towards changing the EDM music scene forever.
With support from other local artists - this night is sure to be a blood bath.
Festive Vibes are more than welcomed
21+ Event Valid ID Required No Weapons No MC Jackets
Spin City LV presents
SOIREE
at Swan Dive
Saturday, Dec 14
Doors 8pm
A night of worldwide music and connecting with the community. Music inspired by Soulection, R&B, hip hop, house, UK Garage, Latin, unknown deep cuts, and more.
Swan Dive presents
Tryptamine Dreams
Huetopia Experience
Music By AYCE Orchestra + Dune Baboons
Las Vegas, NV
Wednesday, Dec 18
Doors 7pm-12am
21+
Swan Dive presents
((soft echo)), Glass Pools, and Michael Richter Band
with DJ Optic
Las Vegas, NV
Thursday, Dec 19
Doors 7pm
21+
Swan Dive presents
Pure Sport
Las Vegas, NV
Friday, Dec 20
Doors 8pm
21+
Swan Dive presents
The Heart Tones, Johnny Ruiz & The Escapers and Pat Thomas
Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, Dec 21
Doors 7pm
21+
Swan Dive presents
Fishbone
with Strawberry Fuzz
Las Vegas, NV
Sunday, Dec 22
Doors 7pm
21+
About:
Fishbone is a band. Fishbone is Red Hot.
Starting in Junior High School as part of the bussing program transporting students to schools within or outside their local school districts as a means of rectifying racial segregation, Fishbone were breaking stereotypes.
This essentially was the spark that started the bands creative and influential drive that would lay the foundation that other bands would follow for decades to follow.
Born out of the punk rock scene of Los Angeles, CA, Fishbone came out as a force of songs and live energy leaving bands not wanting to follow them. A feeling that continues today.
Signed to Columbia Records in 1984, Fishbone released 4 albums and 3 ep’s and toured the world headlining shows, festivals and leaving people stunned and still one of the best shows ever seen. A constant statement that still is used today from fans to artists that shared the stage with them.
After years of touring and rotating members, Fishbone in 2024 is back to their most solid line up which includes original members, Angelo Moore (vocals/Saxophone), Chris Dowd (Keys/Vocals), Dirty Walt (Trumpet/Vocals), rounding it out with drummer, Hassan Hurd, Aryon Davis and Mark Phillips.
With their last critically and fan acclaimed EP recorded produced by Fat Mike of NOFX that came out on Fat Wreck Chords in 2023, in 2024, Fishbone is getting ready to reclaim their live touring throne, leave the audience wanting more, thinking more, influencing younger bands, and paving the foundation and legacy they have been laying for decades. #FuckRacism
We The Beat presents
Flamingosis
with Funkyruben
Las Vegas, NV
Sunday, Dec 29
Doors 7pm
21+
Flamingosis Bio:
Flamingosis splices together old school soul, wild funk, and D.I.Y. Electronic with a radiant message meant for any moment.
After generating 100 million streams, attracting 100k cumulative social media followers, and receiving acclaim from Pitchfork, MTV, Thissongissick, and many more, the New Jersey-raised and brooklyn-based artist and producer embeds an important affirmation within the framework of his next full-length album, "Daymaker".
Since 2012, he has carved out a niche of his own in addition to collaborating in the studio and on stage with Big Gigantic, Griz, Madeon, Tokimonsta, and Matoma, among others.
Not to mention, he graced the bills of festivals such as Austin City Limits, Electric Forest, Okeechobee, Holy Ship!, and Voodoo Music + arts, to name a few. Critical acclaim followed with Pitchfork describing “believe in me” as “a new summer anthem.” regarding 2016’s bright moments, mtv wrote, “the producer’s new album weaves smooth 1970s and 1980s samples into perfect grooves.”
In 2019, he began to widen the sonic palette. For the first time, he hit the studio with collaborators to architect what would become daymaker. He worked closely with an all-star cast of musicians, including keyboardist Borahm Lee , Jeff Franca , Eddie Roberts , Hunter Roberts, hip-hop funk duo recess, Mike Tallman of funk and roots outfit euforquestra and the color red label, and more. Now, he introduces daymaker with a brazilian bounce, tropical house flavor, and chilled beats on lead single “wild summer.”
Swan Dive presents
Pity Party (Girls Club)
with Francia [EP Release Show]
and special guests Spring Breeding and Jonetsu
at Swan Dive
Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, Jan 4
Patio Doors 7pm
Showroom Doors 8pm
21+
We The Beat presents
nimino
Support: TAY X
at Swan Dive
Las Vegas, NV
Thursday, Jan 23
Doors 8pm
21+
nimono Bio
nimino spent his teen years crafting unique sounds and textures to implement into his own music, leading to a distinctive, yet adaptable stype that sits on the edge of genres. His musical journey started at the young age of 11 when he took up drums and continued to evolve until he began producing/DJing at the age of 16. His first official release on Spotify, “You Wonder with Me” currently has 1,434,886 plays on the platform. Moving between house, hip-hop, and garage music, nimino has crafted an image as a musician who can fit into almost any situation. His diverse discography has led him to playing at a plethora of different festivals and event spaces, such as Leeds Festival (2015), Castlepalooza Festival (2016), Green Door Store (2017), and most recently a sold-out show at Peckham Hall in London (2023). He has over 40 million streams across Spotify and Soundcloud, and consistently sits at over 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify each month. His music has received worldwide support and acknowledgement from reputable platforms such as Spotify, Earmilk, Huffington Post, and countless others. nimino’s social media following has skyrocketed in recent months; growing on Instagram from less than 5,000 followers in November 2022 to 52,739 followers today. His music has also become a TikTok sensation, leading to huge amounts of excitement around his current releases, and amassing half a million streams in under a month on his newest single “Opening Credits,” which has over 1.5 million streams on Spotify at present. In addition to chart success, his latest album caught the attention of global brands and he was given the opportunity to compose music for the 2022 Lacoste x Zalando ad campaign.
We The Beat presents
Gallant
Support: Alicia Creti
Las Vegas, NV
Sat, Jan 25
Doors 7pm
21+
Gallant Bio:
Alternative R&B artist Gallant is known for a striking falsetto, heartfelt narratives, and a seemingly natural ability to adapt to any production style. The singer and songwriter made his full-length debut with the Grammy-nominated Ology (2016), and has since issued even more vulnerable and expressive projects such as Sweet Insomnia (2019), Neptune (2021), and Zinc. (2024). Between the latter two, he teamed with Terrace Martin to record a short, self-titled album under the name sneek.
A native of Maryland, Christopher Gallant attended New York University and relocated to Los Angeles following graduation. Across 2013 and 2014, he self-released a series of dusky singles, as well as an EP, Zebra. Having impressed Jake Udell, manager of EDM acts Krewella and ZHU, Gallant then associated with David Dann's Mind of a Genius label, the Warner Bros.-supported outlet for the 2015 releases "Open Up," "Talking in Your Sleep," "Learn to Fly" (a Foo Fighters cover), and "Weight in Gold." Like the earlier tracks, these songs enhanced Gallant's expressive vocals with deep-probing bass and shadowy layers of percussion and keyboards.
His debut album, Ology, followed in 2016 along with "Skipping Stones," a single co-produced by Adrian Younge and Stint that featured guest vocalist Jhené Aiko. A number 39 hit on Billboard's R&B/hip-hop chart, Ology was later nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award in the category of Best Urban Contemporary Album. A string of singles and collaborations during the next couple years led to the 2019 release of Sweet Insomnia, Gallant's second full-length, with Sabrina Claudio and 6LACK as guest vocalists.
Gallant then went independent, and in March 2021 returned with Neptune, a self-released EP featuring appearances from Brandy, Arin Ray, and VanJess. In 2023, he linked with Terrace Martin for his most organic recording, issued under the duo alias sneek. Released that November, sneek was highlighted by the lead single "311!," featuring trumpet from Keyon Harrold and keyboards from Robert Glasper. Gallant made his third solo full-length primarily with Latin Grammy-nominated producer Ariza (Camilo, Dua Lipa, Lalah Hathaway) and additional assistance from the likes of Stint, Biako, and Ralph Castelli. The swirling album, titled Zinc., landed in September 2024. The set, featuring a duet with Nao, further blurred genre distinctions with alternately airy and driving rhythms hinting at rock and drum'n'bass without ever completely dissociating from R&B.
Swan Dive presents
Chris Luno
Support TBA
Las Vegas, NV
Thursday, Jan 30
Patio Doors: 7pm
Showroom Doors: 8pm
21+
About
Chris Luno (Anjunadeep) is a House music DJ & Producer, living in Berlin.
When the sun sets, the Luno rises.
As just that happened one life-altering night in Mainz, Germany Chris entered a new cosmos called the “rave” and never walked out on it since. Feeling the urge to support the scene, Luno held residences in the Netherlands, while studying the subject of Media Management meticulously. This led him to be picked up by the illustrious duo Tube & Berger and their labels Kittball and ZEHN Records. This is where he quickly began to level up his own production skills and DJ game.
In 2019, Chris started his YouTube mix series and was able to pick up a hefty amount of 50 million views since then. A collaboration with deep house legends Tube & Berger followed, as well as international gigs, for example at the UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul, Turkey in 2023. Meanwhile, Chris is a full time touring artist and has played at prestigious venues all over the world including Phonique, Mexico City, Ulu Cliffhouse, Bali, Carbon, Hong-Kong, The Garrison, Montreal, Sage Beach, Berlin and many more.
His own productions received industry support by the likes of Diplo, Gorgon City, Nora en Pure, Claptone and summed up more than 8 million Spotify streams up to date. Furthermore, his music can be found on labels such as Anjunadeep, This Never Happened and Purified Records.
At the end of day Luno’s music is not only party proven, but also officially licensed for pre-drinks at your place.
LNE presents
The Holdup
I OWE THE IRS 60K DOLLARS: THE TOUR (CONTINUED)
Support: Dylan Reese
at Swan Dive
Las Vegas, NV
Thursday, Feb 13
Doors 8pm
21+
About:
The Holdup is the musical project of Michael Garmany. Coming from San Jose, CA, he has built a cult following writing and producing his own brand of groovy, melody driven, pop music, borrowing influences from R&B, reggae, and hip-hop. Often mistaken for a group, The Holdup has been a one-man labor in the studio, with Garmany writing, producing, performing and engineering everything you hear on his albums. His catchy hooks and unapologetic lyrics have helped him sell out mainstay venues, such as The Roxy & El Rey Theatre, across the U.S. as well as clock in over 150+ million worldwide streams and counting…
Valentine's Day with
SadGirl
Support: Los Emptys and SECOS
Friday, February 14
at Swan Dive
Las Vegas, NV
Doors 8pm
21+
Artist Bio:
SadGirl has always existed in a state of flux, with new contributors coming in and out of the equation and new tactics being explored for capturing found Misha Lindes’ songwriting. And yet the heart and soul of the music has always touched upon memories of the past while mining an analog sound steeped in history, nostalgia, and LA. The group’s sound digs into old school brokenhearted country music like George Jones or Patsy Cline with a slight flourish of Mexican norteño ballads. This new chapter for the group focuses more as a personal recording project than it has been in the past. If this is any indication of what’s to come for SadGirl, then perhaps the past is best left to memory.
We The Beat presents
Paco Versailles
Support: TBD
Saturday, March 8
at Swan Dive
Las Vegas, NV
Doors 8pm
21+
Artist Bio:
Paco Versailles is a duo consisting of songwriter/producer Ryan Merchant and Vahagni Aryan who is a world-class Spanish-trained flamenco guitarist and producer. Their sound is a mix of flamenco guitar rhythms with disco-leaning electronic production and captivating vocals, a style they call Dancemenco. The name 'Paco Versailles' was conceived while imagining a collaboration between their biggest influences, the legendary Spanish guitarist Paco De Lucia and French electronic artists Daft Punk and Air, both products of the Parisian suburb of Versailles. Paco Versailles released their 3rd studio album, Olé Maca, on September 13, 2024.
We The Beat presents
Daily Bread
Flash Flood Tour
with Maddy O'Neal and Josh Teed
at Swan Dive
Las Vegas, NV
Thursday, March 27
Patio Doors 7pm
Showroom Doors 8pm
21+
Daily Bread Bio:
Repping Atlanta proudly, Daily Bread -- the sonic perception of Rhett Whatley -- is always coming with fresh ideas to give soul-stirring sounds a trenchant edge. The Philos Records resident's penchant for experimenting with instruments and an intense affinity for crate-digging helps Daily Bread rise to new heights, bringing together nostalgically soulful melodies, gritty hip-hop hooks, and bass-driven flare into one cohesive sound. Boasting an accomplished goal of bringing old sounds to new ears, Daily Bread's trajectory has been divinely unpredictable. With merch selling out in mere minutes, vinyl being resold for hundreds of dollars, and a legion of supporters consistently waiting for Daily Bread's next move, Whatley's flame isn't going out just yet. In fact, the heat only continues to rise.
We The Beat presents
Geographer
Animal Shapes Anniversary Tour
Support: Lily Kershaw
at Swan Dive
Las Vegas, NV
Thurs, April 3
Doors 7pm
21+
Geographer Bio
Formed in San Francisco, Geographer is the moniker for the now Los Angeles-based Mike Deni. Part social scientist, part troubadour, if Geographer is an expert at anything, it’s precisely chronicling life’s imperfections. He has headlined many national tours, played Outside Lands, Just Like Heaven, Firefly, Treefort, and other festivals, released four critically acclaimed albums, including 2023’s A Mirror Brightly, and has performed with such musical luminaries as The Flaming Lips, Young The Giant, Tycho, K.Flay, Ratatat, Betty Who, and Tokyo Police Club.
Deni is celebrating the 15 year anniversary of his Seminal EP Animal Shapes with a tour and a special vinyl reissue. He’ll be performing the EP in its entirety, as well as songs from his new album and his ever growing catalog of thoughtful and heartfelt music.
About “A Mirror Brightly,” Deni says, “I focused on my experience moving through the world: feeling like an outcast, being denied love in its many forms, and struggling to find meaning in an existence that looked increasingly like a void the more I peered into the glass,” Deni says. Although A Mirror Brightly (out February 23, 2024, Nettwerk Records) is indeed deeply personal, it’s not simply autobiographical like his previous releases. “This record takes that existential shock but explores it through humanity as a whole, rather than just me as an individual.”
Swan Dive presents
Ultra Sunn
with SOFT VEIN
at Swan Dive
Las Vegas, NV
Thursday, April 10th
Doors 7pm
21+
Artist Bio:
ULTRA SUNN, the Brussels duo making waves across the USA and Europe. Frontman Sam Huge and keyboardist Gaelle Souflet, now joined on stage by Alexis Andrigo, blend modern EBM/New Beat with killer collaborations (Front Line Assembly, Kontravoid,…), and nods to legends like Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb. Their chart-topping hit "Keep Your Eyes Peeled" put them on the map, and they’ve been unstoppable ever since, performing everywhere from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo to Berlin. Expect a high-energy live show with deep and powerful vocals on hard-hitting beats where everybody is celebrated, seen and loved. Between their Sound Of Belgium heritage and bold modernity, ULTRA SUNN is not to be missed.
Swan Dive presents
Friko
with youbet
Wednesday, May 14
Las Vegas, NV
Doors 8pm
21+
Artist Bio:
An essential addition to Chicago’s long lineage of forward-thinking indie rock, Friko transforms every song into a moment of collective catharsis. Known for their high-energy live show, Friko aims to deliver a live experience that’s fantastically disorienting in its emotional arc. Mastered by Heba Kadry (Björk, Big Thief) and engineered by Jack Henry and Scott Tallarida, Where we’ve been, Where we go from here (out now on ATO Records) embodies a sonic complexity befitting of a band that names Romantic-era classical music and the more primal edges of art-rock among their inspirations.
Where we've been, Where we go from here has catapulted Friko into the national spotlight, with glowing reviews from Pitchfork, SPIN, Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, Chicago Sun-Times, Paste, and more, along with placement on several “Best Of 2024” lists including Vulture/New York Magazine, A.V. Club, Paste, who named “Where We’ve Been” their #1 song of the year so far, and NPR Music, who deemed “Get Numb To It!” a contender for one of the year’s best songs. The band has also received airplay from influential radio stations such as WXRT, Q101, KUTX, WYMS, and KCMP, and Where we’ve been, Where we go from here also charted in the top 10 on the NACC Top 200 College Radio chart.
Following spring tours with Water From Your Eyes, WILLIS and Mind’s Eye, a summer with performances at Lollapalooza, Newport Folk Festival, and Fuji Rock, Friko will cap off 2024 supporting Royel Otis across North America before embarking on their first European headline run. Friko hopes that their music’s emotional potency might have a galvanizing impact on audiences.
LINKS
https://whoisfriko.com/
https://www.instagram.com/friko4u/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsNEBErPvrlvAZMM9cqgFA\
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HViQsHNdOovxKa420CPGR?si=30SxdumkQ0uqknO9QEMjaQ
Swan Dive presents
ACTORS
Support TBD
Las Vegas, NV
Thursday, May 15
Doors 8pm
21+
ACTORS Bio
“ Vancouver post-punk outfit ACTORS have released a new song. 'In Real Life' is available wherever you get your music now via Toronto's Artoffact Records.
Unsurprisingly for a band whose music has been featured on several Netflix tv series, the new song has a cinematic presence from beginning to end. With otherworldly production (courtesy of bandleader Jason Corbett) 'In Real Life' subtly introduces a myriad of different elements throughout its three minutes and 15 seconds run time. Intertwining ominous beats, ethereal synth sounds, and perfectly placed electric guitars, while leaving ample room for hard hitting bass lines and highly-relatable lyrics, the track comes ready made for TV. Picture an episode of your favourite TV show, when the main character is walking down the street in reflection, knowing they were meant for so much more and ready to take on the world...
On the song, Jason comments:
"Writing and recording music is a kind of creative dance. You don’t always know who’s leading. You just do your best to listen and not get in the way.
'In Real Life' is the beginning of another chapter of the ACTORS journey."
ACTORS began by releasing a string of popular singles, starting with “Post Traumatic Love” in 2012 and building a dedicated fanbase while eschewing a debut album release for the band’s first six years of existence. In 2018, the Jason Corbett-led foursome signed with Toronto-based Artoffact Recordsand released its long-awaited debut, It Will Come to You, quickly becoming one of the marquee acts on the label and following with their sophomore release 'Acts of Worship' in 2021. In Late 2020, ACTORS announced a new single, “Love U More,” with Juno-Award winning director Peter Ricqcontributing his talents to the accompanying video.
Songs like “L’appel du Vide,” “Slaves,” “Face Meets Glass,” and “Bury Me” are bangers that glisten via Corbett’s production job: infectious beats propelled by the warm layers of synth, bass, and drums contributed by the rest of the band. Corbett writes, produces, mixes, and masters all ACTORS music at his own Vancouver studio, Jacknife Sound and names David Bowie as a fundamental influence – Bowie’s sense of confidence and creativity are in full effect on It Will Come to You. Much more than a retro act, this is music that stands all on its own, full of life and complete with unforgettable hooks. Perhaps best described as a “post-post-punk” band, ACTORS belongs in the mix alongside bands like The Soft Moon and Cold Cave.
ACTORS have spent the last several years touring the USA, Canada, and Europe, while hitting many of the best-loved festivals, including Amphifest, Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Cold Waves, Substance, Death Disco, Verboden and many more.”
