Phantogram isn’t your typical electro-pop act—its the kind of duo that drags hip-hop beats through a haze of shoegaze and then sharpens songs with a pop hook. Sarah Barthel’s vocals cut between dreamy and dangerous, while Josh Carter’s production leans heavy and cinematic. Think the shadowy pulse of Portishead colliding with the swagger of Massive Attack.
The New York duo’s 2014 song “Black Out Days” has found new life on TikTok, appearing in numerous trends, bringing both longtime listeners and new fans together.
Opening the night, Los Eclipses bring their own blend of atmospheric rock. This Franco-Mexican duo— French singer Eva de Marce and Mexican producer Dan Solo—merges Latin rhythms with French pop and psychedelic textures. The duo earned spots at major festivals like Vive Latino and Tropico, and collaborations with artists such as Röyksopp and La Femme. The track “Anaconda” exemplifies their unique fusion of sensual vocals and hypnotic beats, making them a perfect complement to Phantogram’s moody, immersive sounds
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This article appears in Oct. 9-15, 2025.