On July 18, 2025, Empire Stage ignites with Lava Gulls, reallygottaexpressmyself, and HOTH, converging for a night designed to dissolve boundaries and amplify every pulse. Situated in the United States’ beating heart of underground culture, this assembly promises a relentless exploration of sound and energy. Lava Gulls lead the charge, drawing on their kinetic signature of mineral-rich, deep techno that hovers between organic rhythm and molten abstraction.

Their sets are unpredictable, weaving natural textures into shifting industrial landscapes as the night heats up. reallygottaexpressmyself brings a driving yet emotional approach, unafraid to channel fragile euphoria one moment and industrial resolve the next. Expect sudden turns, murky breakdowns, and that bold push into territories few dare explore. HOTH rounds out the evening with a blistering, hypnotic force—the kind of groove that challenges the senses until only the body remains in motion.

Empire Stage’s cavernous space and tuned system will set the perfect context, stripping distraction and focusing on intensity. It’s a night where anticipation simmers and energies loop back into each other, demanding nothing less than full expression from artists and dancers alike. Secure your place and get ready to embrace the heat.