Smirk

If your life feels like a rerun of a B-side track, Powerhouse is about to warp your reality. On October 1, Smirk is headlining a lineup that reads like a who's who of the underground surge. Smirk's post-punk ethos is the sonic equivalent of a late-night cityscape, all angular riffs and shadowy intrigue. They’re bringing their enigmatic allure to Powerhouse, where even the walls sweat cool.

But hold your horses—before you think it’s all about Smirk, The Stitches have enough rollicking punk energy to dismantle the patriarchy and sew it back together with safety pins. Situations? Think your favorite cult classic film, but as a band and way more unpredictable. Warblob rounds out the night with their glitched-out sonic chaos, making every sound system feel like it's being beamed in from Mars.

Doors creak open at 9:30pm, and with tickets at $15 in advance or $20 at the door, this is cheaper than your oat milk latte habit. It's the kind of night that will have you smirking in selfies for weeks—because nothing says “I was there before the t-shirts” like a night at Powerhouse. The 18+ crowd is about to learn what it means to really live. Don’t sleep on it; this is where your future nostalgia is born.