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For the sole club night of their 2025 NY edition, Unsound once again teams up with Dripping for a Thursday night takeover at Nowadays.
Mica Levi headlines with a special DJ set. The UK composer is one of the truly singular voices of our time. From their skewed, inimitable pop works of Micachu & The Shapes aka Good Bad Happy Sad to their film scores for "Under The Skin," "The Zone of Interest" and "Jackie" to their longtime collaboration with Tirzah alongside a sprawling series of multimedia solo works, Levi has consistently found startling, striking inroads into the gray area between the rigorous avant garde, so-called indie music and leftfield electronica. Last year saw the release of "slob air," a resplendent, unfurling dose of sensuality on Hyderdub. Following a performance of their original compositions by Sinfonietta Cracovia at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, Levi steps into the booth.
LCY’s taut re-interpretation of drum n bass, dubstep and hardcore has resulted in some of the most thrilling modern dance music of the last few years. The UK artist, also the label boss behind SZNS7N, taps Bristol’s storied legacy of low end pressure and seething dread and reinvigorates it with a feverish, modern approach. Atlanta’s Leonce is a modern master of cracking house percussion. A true DJ’s DJ and a producer who is unafraid of restraint and understatement, Leonce finds power in a swaggering minimalism. Following their standout set at Unsound’s Krakow edition, Cry - the duo of Kilbourne and Dripping co-founder Relaxer - returns for a live set. Drawing on their shared histories in punk circles, Cry fuses the focused rigor of their electronic works with a destructive, house show energy.
Keioui Keijaun Thomas performs early in the night. A multidisciplinary artist whose performance works have bridged the art world and the rave underground, Thomas’ performance and installation works embody both a visceral physicality and deep poignancy. Opening the night is a unique pre-prepared installation created especially for the Nowadays soundsystem. featuring Jim O'Rourke and Eiko Ishibashi reworking the compositions of Polish composer and electronic music pioneer Włodzimierz Kotoński.
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Entry is at the discretion of our door staff. Online purchases are limited to four tickets maximum per person. If tickets are sold out here, we always hold a good amount at the door. We will do our best to admit those without tickets but entrance is not guaranteed.
Violence, non-consensual touching, racist, homophobic, transphobic, sexist, ageist or other discriminatory language, and leering are not allowed within our walls or in our back yard. If someone says or does something to make you feel uncomfortable while you’re here, let us know.
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Accessibility:
The wheelchair entrance to our indoor space is in the driveway, which is the access point most commonly used to enter Nowadays. During parties the driveway gate is locked, so please ask staff at the street entrance for assistance with entry.
All of our bathrooms are gender-neutral. There is one accessible stall indoors. Just ask any Nowadays staff member for the key, and they can show you the way. During parties, seating is available both on and off the dance floor. While we don’t have a dedicated quiet space indoors during parties, the booths next to coat check are a little quieter, and the deck and back yard a little quieter than that. Most nighttime parties include the use of strobe lights and water based haze.
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Kilbourne Biography
Kilbourne is an original rock band born and brewed in Milwaukee... a progressive mix of heavy riffs and clean melodic passages with edgy vocals to offer a dynamic, captivating sound of homegrown rock & soul with a side of evil genius.
When the five members of Kilbourne get together, each gains a super power. The world is a better place with Kilbourne… Well at least it sounds a bit better. Flowing guitars, twisted dynamics with wicked vocals make up the unique sound of Kilbourne. They offer a hard hitting melodic journey with soulful, heartfelt lyrics to give anyone the reason to sit back and think while enjoying the epic sounds this band has to offer….and they have fucking super powers!
DAMIAN
Blood of the Band – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Effects & Songwriting
The driving force of Kilbourne who founded the band on the good beer and spirit of Milwaukee. A guitar bought with paper route money, a few years of a garage band with his buds, Damian took off and followed his passion to study music and sound engineering a in colleges and recording studios across the country. In 2009 he built his own personal recording studio and started writing the songs that have now become the sound of Kilbourne. The release of “Trial & Error” was the first album produced and recorded by Damian, and we are very excited of the progress for the next one, armed now with a fresh lineup and outlook.
NICK
Bones of the Band – Drums
Nick is known for his punctuality, manly hands, and taste in beer. He does great with children, dogs, exercise, movies, craft beer, local sports, and he’s even housebroken (though he does have the occasional “accident”). He has a soft spot for walks on the beach, and Mema’s home baked cookies. As or his drumming, meh (he’s actually pretty fucking awesome!). Playing drums since he was 13, Nick has a preference for 90s hard rock and different genres of metal. His simple yet technical style of playing will be sure to have you head banging in no time! Influences include Staind, Tool, Pantera, and Pearl Jam among many others.
SEAN
Heart of the band – Bass, Backing Vocals
Little is known of Sean. We give him some chicken nuggets & a few beers every week, and he keeps coming back. He’s pretty damn good a slappin da bass so it works well for everyone.
PAUL
Muscle of the band - Guitars
I'm a guitarist for Kilbourne in which I play both rhythm and lead. I played with Kilbourne from 2010-2012, but then took a break for the start of my family. I originally grew up in the Fox Valley and made the pilgrimage down to the MKE area for a teaching career. My influences range from the heaviness of Metallica to the roots of folk. I love to collaborate, musically, and grow. Here is a quick take... Favorite song at the moment: "From Can to Can't" Corey Taylor on Sound City Favorite live performance: "Fade to Black" Metallica off the Cunning Stunts DVD Favorite lead singer: Chris Cornell Favorite lead guitarist: Zakk Attack Favorite bass player: Ryan Martinie Favorite drummer: Dave Grohl ( guilty pleasure) Favorite Concert: Paul McCartney Guilty pop pleasure: Ed Sheeran
PAIGE
Voice of the band - Lead Vocals & Lyrics
Coming from a rock family, I rebelled and went into choral vocal training. Realizing my passion was in Jazz and Rock, I focused my training on my 90's idol's music. Fiona Apple, Alanis Morissette, Sneaker Pimps, Portishead, etc. I was a vocal coach for a year, but really dove into my love for writing shortly after high school. I became a lyricist for rock music with some of my work featured in the movie "Rift". After finding Kilbourne and trying out for their lead vocalist position, I found where I belong. I am able to contribute my crazy lyrics with their funky blues and rock sound to create some sweet music!
Read MoreWhen the five members of Kilbourne get together, each gains a super power. The world is a better place with Kilbourne… Well at least it sounds a bit better. Flowing guitars, twisted dynamics with wicked vocals make up the unique sound of Kilbourne. They offer a hard hitting melodic journey with soulful, heartfelt lyrics to give anyone the reason to sit back and think while enjoying the epic sounds this band has to offer….and they have fucking super powers!
DAMIAN
Blood of the Band – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Effects & Songwriting
The driving force of Kilbourne who founded the band on the good beer and spirit of Milwaukee. A guitar bought with paper route money, a few years of a garage band with his buds, Damian took off and followed his passion to study music and sound engineering a in colleges and recording studios across the country. In 2009 he built his own personal recording studio and started writing the songs that have now become the sound of Kilbourne. The release of “Trial & Error” was the first album produced and recorded by Damian, and we are very excited of the progress for the next one, armed now with a fresh lineup and outlook.
NICK
Bones of the Band – Drums
Nick is known for his punctuality, manly hands, and taste in beer. He does great with children, dogs, exercise, movies, craft beer, local sports, and he’s even housebroken (though he does have the occasional “accident”). He has a soft spot for walks on the beach, and Mema’s home baked cookies. As or his drumming, meh (he’s actually pretty fucking awesome!). Playing drums since he was 13, Nick has a preference for 90s hard rock and different genres of metal. His simple yet technical style of playing will be sure to have you head banging in no time! Influences include Staind, Tool, Pantera, and Pearl Jam among many others.
SEAN
Heart of the band – Bass, Backing Vocals
Little is known of Sean. We give him some chicken nuggets & a few beers every week, and he keeps coming back. He’s pretty damn good a slappin da bass so it works well for everyone.
PAUL
Muscle of the band - Guitars
I'm a guitarist for Kilbourne in which I play both rhythm and lead. I played with Kilbourne from 2010-2012, but then took a break for the start of my family. I originally grew up in the Fox Valley and made the pilgrimage down to the MKE area for a teaching career. My influences range from the heaviness of Metallica to the roots of folk. I love to collaborate, musically, and grow. Here is a quick take... Favorite song at the moment: "From Can to Can't" Corey Taylor on Sound City Favorite live performance: "Fade to Black" Metallica off the Cunning Stunts DVD Favorite lead singer: Chris Cornell Favorite lead guitarist: Zakk Attack Favorite bass player: Ryan Martinie Favorite drummer: Dave Grohl ( guilty pleasure) Favorite Concert: Paul McCartney Guilty pop pleasure: Ed Sheeran
PAIGE
Voice of the band - Lead Vocals & Lyrics
Coming from a rock family, I rebelled and went into choral vocal training. Realizing my passion was in Jazz and Rock, I focused my training on my 90's idol's music. Fiona Apple, Alanis Morissette, Sneaker Pimps, Portishead, etc. I was a vocal coach for a year, but really dove into my love for writing shortly after high school. I became a lyricist for rock music with some of my work featured in the movie "Rift". After finding Kilbourne and trying out for their lead vocalist position, I found where I belong. I am able to contribute my crazy lyrics with their funky blues and rock sound to create some sweet music!
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