Rare DM, the brainchild of singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Erin Hoagg. She crafts intimate, alluring tunes that seamlessly blend dark aesthetics with dance-pop sensibilities. Armed with a collection of vintage analogue synthesizers and drum machines and drawing inspiration from EBM, minimal techno, electroclash, electroclash, post-punk, and bloghouse, Rare DM transforms the mundane into the magical. Her songs are dark and deeply intimate, rendering in raw detail the search for that special connection we all crave, but rarely find. Rare DM has seamlessly transitioned from the studio to the stage, captivating audiences with electrifying performances across the globe. Her tours, spanning North America, Europe, and Mexico, have seen her share stages with esteemed acts including Molchat Doma, Mareux, Model / Actriz, and Drab Majesty. Festival highlights include Coldwaves, SXSW, Verboden, Flesh & Steel, and Substance LA.
Greyhound is the dance floor music project of Dylan Mentzer. A Milwaukee-based DJ and producer, Greyhound has been making a name for himself in the greater Midwest techno community since 2017. Growing up on Chicago house and Detroit techno greatly influenced his sound. A love of UK bassline and Grime additionally informs his approach to producing. In 2021, Greyhound was added as a resident DJ at Milwaukee’s Club Ritual, an underground monthly founded in 2016. In 2022, Greyhound partnered with Chicago DJ Junior Kurtis to form the record label Pulaski Recreational Unit.