Wednesday April 5, 2023
3PM-6PM CST
We are located 3.5 Miles from the United Center! Come hang and BYOB for a couple of hours pre-show, and steep yourselves in some post-punk and industrial memories! Also, bring something Depeche Mode to donate, because we don’t have anything yet!
PiL, Killing Joke, Ministry, Coil, Einsturzendeneubauten, Sheep on Drugs, Test Department, Betty X, Psychic TV, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Pigface, SWANS – Yes! Depeche Mode – Nope !!
Depeche Mode show gates open at 6:00, doors at 7:30
Tickets $20, or free to founders with code FOUNDERSROCK
Check out this round of auctions to benefit the Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music! There are a lot of amazing, original items! This might be one of our best rounds, yet! Some featured items are the PiL Paris au Printemps Pack which includes the vinyl, a copy of the original itinerary, and the original 1980 ad, Very rare Wax Trax! Records + TVT Records release of Chris Connelly + William Tucker’s 7″ blue vinyl single Songs For Swingin’ Junkies, Dot Screen Madonna’s using the original screen from the Pigface Preaching to the Perverted tour scenery, 12″ and 14″ spray-painted drum heads, and so much more! Head on over to eBay to check them out!
Midwest Music Expo VI Saturday, April 15, 12P-5P CST
Decatur, IL
Now in its fifth year, MmX is a music industry conference with a deep focus on the midwest music scene and the communities that shape it. It draws equally on local leaders and international experts to deliver compelling panels, thoughtful discussions, inspiring keynotes, and new connections.
The 2023 Expo in Decatur also brings the first ever Get Signed Contest where artists will present 1 minute of their best song to a panel of industry professionals for critique. The prize package includes a 100-unit pressing of 12″ vinyl from Smashed Plastic, a MIDI Keyboard, and a signing deal with Millikin’s First Step Records. To learn more about and enter the contest, go here!
Rooted in a punk-rock, DIY, hard work, no-nonsense, get-things-done mentality, both events will spark creativity and connection throughout the Midwest region.
Tickets are $20, but you can get yours free with code MartinSentMe !
If you’re in the Mesa, AZ region, I will be keynote speaking at the Mesa Music Festival on April 13!
The 6th Annual Mesa Music Festival is the world’s premiere emerging artist festival. It welcomes participation from industry veterans, emerging artists and everyone in between. It’s a unique event that is a true celebration of music in downtown Mesa. We host artists and attendees from around the world for 3 days of music, art and fun.