On 24 August 2025, the Ottobar hosted a night of post-punk and indie rock music. Hometown artists Twings, anocean, and Empris & The Gems were accompanied by Freezing Cold from New York City who joined the party for a great night.
Twings is a darkwave band from Baltimore whose members include Charlie Hughes (vocals), Curt Schmelz (bass), and Rob Girardi (guitar). Their sound is reminiscent of the 80’s post-punk that will keep you dancing through the night. Their new album There’s a Dark Sky out now. Follow them here.
Freezing Cold is a New York City-based indie rock post-punk band whose members include Jeff Cunningham (vocals/guitar), Leanne Butkovic (vocals/bass), and Angie Boyland (drums). This was their first show in Baltimore and the last stop on this tour, so it was great to share that experience with them. Listen to their new record, Treasure Pool, that was released on 1 August 2025. Follow them here.
anocean (lowercase) is a dreamy noise pop band right from Baltimore whose members include Anna Conner (vocals/guitar), Kyle Franta (vocals/guitar), Pete Ryan (drums), and Dave Mann (bass). The band offers a beautiful atmospheric sound that you will keep wanting more. Their EP, Climbing Walls, was released 1 November 2024. Follow them here.
Empris & The Gems is an indie rock band from Baltimore who opened the show. Empris (vocals/guitar), also known as Emily Priscilla, performed a solo set without the rest of her band. Their latest release, Three of Swords, was released on 30 May 2025. Be sure to find them here.
Rob J Girardi (guitarist for Twings) with his wife, Veronica Jay Clay hanging out at the show. I met them when their project, RjVj played at Simple Bar in Washington, DC on 18 January 2025. RjVj includes Girardi (guitar) and Clay (vocals/synth) album, Elixir, is scheduled for release on 19 September 2025. Follow them here.
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