Program Club Control

On February 18, 2025, the walls of ctrl will shake as Heavy Lungs take the stage. This Bristol quartet has carved out a niche in the post-punk world with their ferocious sound and unapologetic attitude. Their live shows are a whirlwind of energy, with songs that channel chaos into catharsis. Heavy Lungs bring raw, loud and uncompromising energy to their shows taking influence from the rowdy and liberating gigs of the 80s and 90s....See more details

The Beauty of Gemina, a Swiss electronic/alternative rock band founded by Michael Sele in 2006, is coming to ctrl on Friday, February 21. For almost 18 years, Michael Sele and The Beauty of Gemina have been celebrated not only in their home country and neighbouring countries, but also throughout Europe and especially in Central and South America, so that their tours have already taken them halfway around the globe....See more details

On February 22, Mala comes for the first time at Control, joining the Black Rhino Residency series, which promotes well-established artists and forward-thinking acts from the realms of bass music. Mala will play on Riddim Bandits Sound System, offering a complete experience of the genre.  Born and raised in South Norwood, South London, Mala has played a pioneering role in UK music since the turn of the century....See more details

Catch Mammal Hands live on March 12, 2025, at ctrl for an immersive experience blending jazz, electronica, and ambient soundscapes. Mammal Hands announce spell-binding new album ‘Gift from the Trees’, their fifth studio album, pointing to subtle shifts and exciting new departures for the unique trio....See more details

Geordie Greep (guitarist and vocalist in black midi) is coming to Control on March 21, 2025. From 2017 to 2024, he was the frontman and lead guitarist of the rock band Black Midi, often considered part of the emerging wave of British rock music known as the Windmill scene. Following three astonishing albums with black midi, most recently 2023’s ‘Hellfire’, and almost non-stop worldwide tours for near-on five years, Geordie Greep has somehow found time to record his first solo album ‘The New Sound’, an album that has allowed him scope to explore creative ideas like never before....See more details

On Saturday, March 22, Clan of Xymox will take the stage at ctrl for a night of gothic and darkwave bliss. Since their formation in their native Holland their music has been constantly changing, always challenging and often quite breathtaking. A steady flow of critically acclaimed albums were released such as: Creatures (’99), Notes from The Underground (2001), Farewell (2003), Breaking Point (2006), In Love We Trust (2009), Darkest Hour (2011), Matters Of Mind, Body and Soul (2014) another timeless, deeply emotional Gothic record....See more details

She Past Away, the dark wave / post-punk duo, is coming to Control on March 26, 2025. The duo consists of Volkan Caner (vocal, guitars and songwriting) and Doruk Ozturkcan (drums, synths and production). Experimenting old/new aesthetic of synth music into their core guitar stuff, She Past Away forged a sound, an attitude, and a sensibility, conveyed through a minimalist poetry sung in Turkish, which sweeps the audience through a dense, continual epic trip in both their recordings and live performances....See more details

Belgian dream pop-rock act Zimmerman, the new musical endeavour by Balthazar bassist Simon Casier, will perform in Bucharest this fall – April 5 at Control Club. Tickets are now available via Eventbook.ro. Making the most romantic record of the twenty-first century – that was the plan that Belgian singer-songwriter Simon Casier (better known as the bass player of acclaimed rock band Balthazar) had in mind....See more details

DITZ are coming to Control on April 7, 2025, with their highly anticipated second album, Never Exhale, set for release in January, 2025.  ‘Never Exhale’ is the sound of a band that hasn’t stopped for a breath. DITZ have toured relentlessly since the release of their first album ‘The Great Regression’ and even before that, travelling at least 100 days a year since COVID....See more details

Efterklang are celebrating the release of their new album, Things We Have In Common, at Control on April 29, 2025. Expect a euphoric and transforming journey through brand new music and timeless classics with one of the most charming live-bands on the planet. The ever-exploring Danish band has been releasing acclaimed albums since 2004, and ingeniously weave together elements from pop, indie-rock, post-rock, and electronic music....See more details