"If you're looking to find a concert that all but guarantees an audience who is really, truly excited to be there, check out any all ages show at Holocene. The forever-cool Central Eastside haunt is typically a 21+ affair, but every so often, they'll book a show saying, "We might sell fewer cocktails, but screw it-the kids are going to love this one." Such is the case with South Texas shoegaze revivalists, Glare."
"As a major player in the "nu-gaze" scene, of course the youths of Portland showed up in droves for their show. Enough of them, in fact, that when arriving at Holocene 10 minutes before showtime, the line to get in was halfway up the block. Not bad, kids! Holocene's funky layout and geometric stage panels are precisely the right atmosphere for acts like Glare, as well as openers Glixen and MSPAINT."
"MSPAINT frontperson DeeDee was strangely captivating, singing into the mic upside down, holding it like the announcer at a wrestling match, barking into the mic dropping down from above the ring. Credit to the band for creating their densely layered racket without a guitar-a breath of fresh air during a show otherwise gleefully worshipping the instrument."
Holocene hosted an all-ages show that drew a youthful, enthusiastic crowd for South Texas shoegaze revivalists Glare. Lines formed well before showtime, filling the venue as Glare played alongside openers Glixen and Mississippi post-hardcore quartet MSPAINT. The venue's funky layout and geometric stage panels complemented the hazy, guitar-driven sound. MSPAINT delivered a densely layered, guitar-free racket led by DeeDee's striking upside-down mic theatrics. Glixen emphasized classic shoegaze guitar textures and frontperson Aislinn Ritchie's starbound presence, though their set leaned more toward solid, familiar shoegaze than revelation. The evening balanced energetic performance with devoted fan engagement.
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