Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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ctrl LIVE: A Place to Bury Strangers [USA], Kontravoid [CA/US]

LIVE USA ROCKPOST-PUNK

19:00

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Noise, dark territories, and a double bill: A Place To Bury Strangers and Kontravoid return to Control on Wednesday, April 15.

New York City’s A Place To Bury Strangers has been thrilling audiences for nearly two decades, fusing post-punk, noise-rock, shoegaze, psychedelia, and avant-garde energy in startling, unpredictable ways.

Fans all over the globe know: Oliver Ackermann always brings surprises. The singer and guitarist of APTBS and founder of Death By Audio, creator of signal-scrambling stomp boxes and visionary instrument effects, he’s exported that excitement and invention to other artists who plug into his gear and blow minds.

He’s also refreshed the group’s lineup, adding bassist John Fedowitz and drummer Sandra Fedowitz, and the band has never sounded more current, or more courageous, or more accessible, melodic. The Hologram EP is the first release from the new lineup — and the first on Dedstrange — and it’s no overstatement to say that the reaction has been ecstatic.

Brooklyn Vegan praised Ackermann’s “terrific, emotive” singing, and lauded the group’s recent commitment to foregrounding its melodies and lyrics. Pitchfork, Flood, AllMusic: they’ve all lined up to call Hologram an example of the best work of a tireless band with a deep discography and an unquenchable drive to create challenging, unprecedented music.

They released their highly anticipated sixth album See Through You February 4, 2022 to their newly formed label Dedstrange to critical acclaim, and Synthesizer in 2024.

In concert, A Place To Bury Strangers is nothing short of astounding — a shamanistic experience that bathes listeners in glorious sound, crazed left turns, transcendent vibrations, real-time experiments, brilliant breakthroughs.

"The mean streak of talent that has distinguished A Place to Bury Strangers continues unabated. Vicious and vivid, they continue to dominate the loudest corner of the music world, reminding us why we fell in love with rock music." - The Alternative

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KONTRAVOID's masked mystique has remained for over a decade.

Ever since the release of his self-titled LP in 2012, the Canadian-born, LA-based Cameron Findlay has perfected dark pop with a unique composition which moves eloquently through the EBM, electro and goth genres.

His past releases have no trouble reaching the most derelict corners of foggy, strobe-lit clubs, leaving listeners with no choice but to dance. With an uncanny softness and unmistakable songwriting ability, Kontravoid composes heart-wrenching songs that are both captivating and drenched in melancholy - showcased on 2018's "Undone", which has been lauded as a fan favorite since its release.

On stage, Kontravoid demands the audience's attention with his powerful performance, masterfully balancing his specific concoction of harsh beats and signature rhythmic bass lines. He's toured alongside Boy Harsher, ADULT., Drab
Majesty and Hide, and has remixed the likes of Schwefelgelb and Kris Baha.

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Tickets:

65 lei + taxes • Presale

85 lei + taxes • General sale

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* Children ages 12 and under are not allowed.
** Children up to 16 years old need a valid ticket and must be accompanied by a parent with a valid ticket.
*** Minors aged 16 to 18 years old have access with a valid ticket.
**** Serving and alcohol consumption are strictly forbidden for all minors.