Initial Shock IV wrap

That’s a wrap on Initial Shock IV! What a weekend full of incredible sets and good times. The venue was at capacity on Friday (during the requisite Initial Shock heat wave), and turnouts remained good all weekend. The new 3-day format with two evening shows, a market and a matinee worked out great and will be kept in place for next year’s edition. Photos and video from the weekend are still being processed and will be shared here and on YouTube when ready. Many thanks to all artists, volunteers and attendees who helped make this a great weekend. As well as to the sponsors who helped with advertising, accommodations and food: More Noise Please, Noise Receptor Journal, Pensione Popolo, Pizza Bouquet, Rocker, Untitled zine and White Centipede Noise. See you July 2027 for Initial Shock V!

Initial Shock market

The Initial Shock market is this Saturday from 12-5pm at Casa del Popolo!

Numerous vendors will be on site selling music, books, zines, pedals, clothing, art and more: Axiom Electroniques, The Counterforce, Drainwash, FAB Press, Gracious Host, Kersplebedeb Leftwingbooks, medusiform, The Montreal Assembly, No Fate Chainmail, Pixelobotomy, Pome’s Books, Pressing On Distro, Scream & Writhe, Spectacular Optical, The VHS Closet and more.

Plus DJ More Noise Please!

The market is free for all to attend and is followed by the second night of the fest at 7PM!

Miox at Initial Shock

Miox is Charvel in the midden.

Miox opens up the second night of Initial Shock IV – July 4 at Casa del Popolo. Tickets are available! (Less than 10 weekend passes remain as of this posting!)

That’s a wrap for artist profiles! See you this weekend!