THE AWAKENING
The Awakening emerged from Johannesburg, South Africa, quickly becoming the country’s number one darkwave/goth act – it now pulses through the underground scenes of the U.S., led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ashton Nyte.
DARK CHISME
Get ready for Dark Chisme — Seattle’s own duo, dropping Latin-infused dark wave anthems straight onto the Glōm stage in 2025. Their underground following is exploding, and trust us, you want in. If you’re not part of the vibe yet, what are you even doing? This is the act you definitely do NOT want to miss!
BLACK ANGEL
Black Angel stormed onto the Goth/Post-Punk scene in 2018, dropping their debut album The Widow with that raw, true ’80s vibe. The fans went wild, and by 2020, they were back in the studio cranking out follow-ups like Kiss of Death, Prince of Darkness, The Black Rose, and now, their latest album Lascivious is on the horizon…
THE ROYAL RITUAL
The Royal Ritual is the brainchild of dark/industrial mastermind and globally renowned producer David Lawrie. What started as a studio lockdown project in Northern California evolved into something darker and more intense—the debut album MARTYRS was forged in isolation and became the final creation before Lawrie packed up and headed to the UK…
SPECIAL GUESTS //
MATTE BLVCK - LOS ANGELES
Matte Blvck has officially joined our Los Angeles lineup as a Special Guest!
Known for their sinfully seductive blend of darkwave, industrial, and electronic mayhem, this San Diego-based trio creates music that isn’t just heard, it’s felt in your chest, your gut, and somewhere deep behind your eyes.
SOFT VEIN - SAN FRANCISCO
Soft Vein has officially joined our San Francisco lineup as a Special Guest — and we’re not gonna lie… this one hurts so good.
Blending darkwave, industrial, EBM, and electro-pop, Soft Vein is the sonic equivalent of a late-night confession: raw, romantic, and ruthlessly honest. Imagine cascading synths, hypnotic rhythms, and sensual vocals telling stories about lust, loneliness, and the twisted beauty of being human…
YAMA UBA - LOS ANGELES / SAN FRANCISCO
Portland, we’ve carved one more name into the ritual.
Yama Uba is joining the Glōm Fest lineup at Star Theater, bringing a spellbinding collision of dark synth pop and post-punk to the stage for one unforgettable night.
URBAN HEAT - VANCOUVER
WE JUST TURNED UP THE HEAT IN VANCOUVER
That’s right—Urban Heat is crashing Glōm Fest for one night only at The Cobalt on September 20, and it’s about to get blisteringly loud.
The Austin-based trio fuses post-punk tension with synth-laced soul and modern industrial pulse, creating a sound that’s as emotionally raw as it is dancefloor-ready. Think Depeche Mode raised on fire and feedback.
WITH US IN SPIRIT //
At the eleventh hour we were dealt the devastating news that the following two European bands had been denied work visas to the USA. They worked tirelessly with us on contingency planning, but ultimately, their ability to perform at Glōm fest was taken out of their and our hands.
They are, and will always be a core part of the Glōm family, and we look forward to finding ways to collaborate with them in the future.
AEON SABLE
Aeon Sable burst out of Essen, Germany in 2010, with founders Din-Tah Aeon and Nino Sable fusing gothic rock, dark rock, and metal into a sound that’s all their own—layered with psychedelic and esoteric vibes…
THE CEMETARY GIRLZ
French goth legends The Cemetary Girlz have been haunting the scene since 2006. Dropping their debut EP on Zorch Factory Records, they wasted no time stepping into the live arena in 2007. Since then, they’ve been delivering a fierce mix of post-punk and deathrock to undead fans across Europe, and they will be making their North America debut at Glōm Fest 2025…
