VANTABLACK PRESENTS: DANCING PLAGUE/ATHOTW/CENTRIFUGAL FORCE MACHINE

VANTABLACK PRESENTS:

DANCING PLAGUE / AT THE HEART OF THE WORLD / CENTRIFUGAL FORCE MACHINE

FRIDAY JUNE 20TH - BLACK WATER - DOORS 7PM - SHOW 8PM

DANCING PLAGUE / is the dark electro solo project of Portland, OR-based artist Conor Knowles. Blending elements of Darkwave, Industrial, and EBM, Dancing Plague carves out a sound that’s both visceral and emotionally charged. With thunderous percussion, throbbing basslines, infectious synth hooks, and a signature baritone vocal delivery, the project stands out in the modern dark electronic landscape. Since its inception in 2015, Dancing Plague has steadily built a cult following, releasing six albums and four EPs — including the upcoming full-length, Domain, out September 5th on Artoffact Records.

https://dancingplague.bandcamp.com

AT THE HEART OF THE WORLD / At The Heart Of The World blends heavy industrial & dark EBM filtered through a love of pop music. Continually evolving through recordings and live performances the band has found its place amongst dark melodies and violent danceable beats.

https://attheheartoftheworld.bandcamp.com

CENTRIFUGAL FORCE MACHINE / an industrial techno project from the mind and body of Court Knight, based out of Portland, OR, circa 2025, combines components of hard techno and 80’s industrial with lyrics pertaining to death and the desire to die. Since entering the music scene in 2016, Court has quickly built a following as a DJ, hosting multiple nights at some of Portland’s most well-known bars and clubs, and running their own booking agency, VANTABLACK. Entrenched from their former career as a mortician, the project’s name and visceral energy both draw from that experience. A centrifugal force machine is an embalming machine that uses an electrical pump to pulsate fluids through the body — and now, they’re here to pump industrial techno through yours. Introducing their debut album, OBJECT PERMANENCE, on May 25th, 2025 through X-IMG.

https://centrifugalforcemachine.bandcamp.com

$12 advance + fees / or $15 cash at door