Centigrade 2 / Karacell / Syncretist / Diner Hours / Secret Wilderness

Centigrade 2, Karacell, Syncretist, Diner Hours, and Secret Wilderness come together for an evening of diverse electronic music at Rhizome DC on Friday, August 7, 2026. The lineup moves from a climate‑change‑themed electro‑industrial set to melodic techno with shoegaze and acid influences, instrumental blends of IDM and hip‑hop, ambient soundscapes with live oboe, and a DJ/live electronics mix that keeps the energy flowing between acts.

When: Friday, August 7, 2026.

Showtimes: Doors open at 7:00 PM; the event runs until 10:00 PM.

Tickets: Available in advance via the venue’s ticketing link; cash or card at the door subject to availability.

Pricing: $15–25 (sliding scale or suggested donation).

Lineup: Centigrade 2 (electro‑industrial commentary on climate change, using haptic synths, superfluous samples, and excessive effects); Karacell (hardware‑based melodic techno, acid, and shoegaze, performed live with synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines; active since 2009 in Virginia and Richmond); Syncretist (instrumental electronic project by Robert Salsbury, blending kosmische rhythms, hip‑hop beats, electro, and 90s IDM; live set based on the LP “Oscillated Incidents”); Diner Hours (Amanda and Drew, returning to the DMV after 19 months in Nebraska, performing oboe‑tinged ambient music); Secret Wilderness (DJ/live electronics set by Jake Reid, longtime DC‑area musician from Alcian Blue and Screen Vinyl Image, mixing ambient and techno between setups).

Venue: Rhizome DC, Washington, DC.

Note: Ages and any accessibility info are not specified in the event listing; attendees may contact the venue directly for details.