ALVA

03/11/2024

our visuals at the Dreaming were created by the awesome new oly collective NO TAPE 🎥

members:
Moon and Fennel
other members listed on linktr.ee/no_tape

origins:
we formed in early 2024 as a collaborative effort to learn more about video synthesis in each other's living rooms. After attending so many shows and events, we really wanted to take things to another level by adding in a visual element to the room. We were all doing things separately and knew we could learn so much more from one another if we joined in together.

visuals style:
Immersive, retro, practical effects + a heavy blend of analog with a touch of digital components. We like to transform a room or space so the viewer has a moment of pause to take it all in. We just tick things up a notch.

equipment:
Moon: Projectors, lights, analog video gear
Fennel: A lot of defunct 90s hardware and video gear, overhead projectors, moire patterns, generators, cables, cables, and more cables.

other projects/collabs:
M: I'm running a new studio space that's focused on immersive audio visual experiences. It's called
F: Shout out to Lantern Records for having us light their Rave series at the Timberland Library in October. My art studio downtown, Dog Bog studios , just took down a show at Ilk Brewing, where I also have a beer label running; next up is a show hanging at SPSCC; and then assisting in a Portland exhibition at Wieden & Kennedy. Outside of that we’re looking forward to audio/visual opportunities moving into next year! My goal is to immerse the entire outside of a building.

inspired by:
M: nature especially miniature worlds, sociology
F: Anything that snaps you out of the daily grind mindset, even for a second. That’s what inspires me. Street art, nature, something out of place in the natural world.

collective future:
M: A label is in the works. Some of us are planning on teaching workshops at decay.
F: Workshops! trips, and collaborations. I would love for us to take our setups into non-conventional environments, like sidewalks, forests, and beaches.
🖤

03/11/2024

after rave feels

03/11/2024

big thanks to everyone for dreaming & dancing w us on friday! that was such an incredible night 👥

grateful to all the magical performers, stellar sound from .sleep, next level visual magic from our new friends , beautiful environment art from amazing Alva crew, enchanting drinks served by lovely bar babes, delicious homebrews from & 🍸 & witchy cupcakes from .selene 🧁

it felt wonderful to be back at the beloved Mortuary after a 5month break & we have a sweet batch of shows coming up there over the winter & spring~ next up is our 3rd annual VINTER FAIRY RAVE on dec 6th. the lineup & flier will drop later this week & man, you don't want to miss this one- the lineup is insane & were doing an icy celestial theme. ❄ save the date!

so many pics & videos of the Dreaming on the way yall 🥰 it was such a feast for the eyes & ears. thanks to all the lovely guests for dressing up & dancing so hard. we ❤ u!

02/11/2024

about to open doors, here's the setlist 4 tonight 🖤 see yall soon 💋

01/11/2024

MRA9E 🦋
human name: Mira
pronouns: she/her
hometown: Los Angeles
currently: Olympia

music origins:
I’ve been into music for a while playing in bands but started getting more into DJ’ing a couple years ago around when Covid hit

dj style:
I can spin a variety of sub genres that can range from hard rave music to even club music. For the Dreaming I’ll be playing my fav hardstyle/hardcore tracks it will go from fun chaotic breaks to bass pulsating sound baths

other projects/collabs:
I’m working on a digital hardcore project with some friends I’ll announce when the time comes

what animal would you be: wildcat
what fruit: mango

current listening:
Kelela, the new TORIENA, a lot off of Gabber Industries Berlin & old DJ Flight mixes

inspired by:
I try to draw inspiration from my own feelings each set that I do I try to capture it and give it to the audience.

join us TONIIGHT
nov 1st :: 8:30pm
for THE DREAMING 🛸
at the Mortuary
dm for address

01/11/2024

01/11/2024

DJ RIVER 🍃
pronouns: they/them
hometown: Seattle
currently: Olympia

music origins:
I started playing music and writing songs when I was very young, I had a really wonderful songwriting teacher named Kelli. I started DJing sets for the ecstatic dance coop.

dj style:
Cathartic, lyrical mixed genre electronic

other projects or collabs:
River Irene solo folk project & ongoing collaboration with

fav smell: cottonwood
what animal would you be: deer
what fruit: pomegranate
what plant or flower: willow
fav film: My own private Idaho
current listening: Joanna Newsom

inspired by: my friends

join us tomorrow!
for THE DREAMING 🍥
Nov 1st :: 8:30pm
at the Mortuary
dm for address

31/10/2024

IF U WANT TO GET IN FOR FREE :
all u gotta do is come help us w setup or cleanup for an hour ! dm us today if you want to do this.

do not show up and heckle the door ppl or try to sneak ppl in for free- this is not ok or cool or even necessary.

the Mortuary has limited capacity - we pay performers, sound, visuals & the venue properly;
this is why we are charging $15 entry. our crew works on setup & cleanup for a week straight, it's truly bonkers 😹 these events are created w a ton of devotion & elbow grease.. they are next level experiences, very much worth the price.

thanks for understanding & supporting the Alva community 🦋 we love to make magic for u 🖤

31/10/2024

LOST EAR 🐦
human name: Star James
pronouns: He/they
hometown: New England
currently: Olympia

music origins:
I’ve always been most inspired to play music when dogs bark and thunder strikes because I want have some say over the levels and kinds of noise that are around during a cacophony of sound. I have always been easily startled and distracted. I think music has stuck with me because it gives me a feeling of agency.

fav equipment: acoustic guitars, grand pianos,
Elektron Rytm, Sp 404 sx, Tr707, Ms-20, Tascam Model 12

music style:
I’m either making patterns on synthesizers or putting together melodies on acoustic guitar. In both mediums I enjoy slow build ups that sustain energy and morph into new places. Bringing the right tone to any performance is what matters to me, whether it’s in front of party goers or just a couple close friends. I have spent a lot of time thinking about how to record great music & as this discovery has progressed I’ve realized how much I appreciate live experimentation.

Other projects or collabs: not really! I enjoy jamming with a few great people at the moment and maybe some more things will come out of that!

fav smell: snow and smoke
what animal would you be: a very loud bird
what fruit: blueberry
what flower: morning glory
fav film: Mullholland Drive
current listening: Prurient, Steely Dan, Bored Lord

inspired by: the passage of time

join us FRIDAY
for THE DREAMING 👾
nov 1st :: 8:30pm
at the Mortuary
dm for address

30/10/2024

more 🕷🛸 DREAMING FASHUN INSPO 🍥🏚

this stellar opportunity to visit another realm,
embody yr dreams n shadows
&
dance yr heart out w a whole lotta magical weirdos
is coming up on FRIDAYYY right here in olympia
🎀 🖤 ⚡

28/10/2024

28/10/2024

SIDE POD 🛸
human Name: Brennan
pronouns: he/him
hometown: Los Angeles, CA
currently: Olympia

music origins:
I started playing instruments at an early age, starting with the saxophone from the time I was in elementary school until middle school. That’s around the time i started learning to play the drums and the bass guitar, and I got exposed to Warp Records, Rephlex Records and Acid music in general, i think just by browsing iTunes back in the day. I’ve been enjoying Acid house since I was 13 years old. I started producing electronic music for fun around 18-19 years old

fav equipment:
Roland sequencers /synths and drum machines are my favorite, for their iconic and era-defining sounds, which still manage to find a place in modern/contemporary and forward-thinking music, even as time progresses and tastes change. My TB-03 is very special to me.

music style:
Acid, Acid Techno, Black Alien, UFO Techno

other projects/collabs: been jamming on machines for a few months with Star (Lost Ear)

fav smell: Western WA in the spring
what animal would you be: Jerboa
what plant or flower: any species of Lithops
fav book: HR Giger art book gifted from my brother

current listening:
Urban Tribe, Victor Jara, Jeff Mills (always),
The Lucy Show, The Gerogerigegege

inspired by: imagination and endurance

join us this Friday!
for THE DREAMING 🍓
Nov. 1st :: 8:30pm
at the Mortuary
dm for address

26/10/2024

just a lil 🌑 DREAMING FASHUN INSPO 🍥

yr invited to dress like a dream.. or nightmare!
ofc you don't have to.. BUT it's gonna be a fun, surreal,
supportive space full of other dressed up babes...
so it's a really good opportunity to try out some looks
⚡
there will be a FREE DRESSUP ZONE in the side room near bar, we're bringin a massive trunk full of weird clothes & fabrics for yall..
&
we very much encourage YOU to bring cool weird clothes n accessories, that you want to donate-
drop them off in the zone anytime during show or dm us to drop off the days before.
🖤
it's not necessary to match free clothes to the theme but think:
!! fairies - ravers - surrealist - goth - cyber - nature !!
🎀
xo

1st pic visuals by from our last rave at

25/10/2024

SAD BOIX ☔
human names: Toby & Michael
pronouns: both he/him
hometowns: Everett, WA & San Antonio, TX
currently: Seattle

music origins:
T: I started playing music in 4th grade when I was gifted a drum set from my uncle, much to family’s disappointment.
M: I started playing guitar in elementary school and played in bands since high school. I've been making electronic music since 2020 and started the Mycorrhiza project in 2022. Toby and I played our first Sad Boix show in January of 2024.

fav equipment:
T: The Elektron Digitone, my absolute favorite synth. I love the crazy FM sounds you can discover.
M: Elektron Digitakt II and Moog DFAM

music style:
Hypnotic, ethereal, deep rhythmic techno exploration with lots of acid influence!
 
other projects or collabs:
T: I also release music as ybot.
M: I also release music as Mycorrhiza.. Our collective Fruiting Body puts on electronic music shows here in Seattle & my wife Drew Kalle makes amazing atmospheric watercolor paintings and collaborated with me on my first artist images.
 
fav smells: petrichor .. lavender
what animals would you be: squirrel .. albatross
what fruits: hideous gomphidius .. pineapple
what plants or flowers: lilac .. violet webcap
fav books: Dune .. The Wager by David Gran

current listening:
T: Synkro, Alexskyspirit, Joachim Spieth, Round One
M: Blood Incantation, Tomb Mold, Sonic Youth, Todd Rundgren, Fadi Mohem, and Decoder (& anything on Molecular records)
 
inspired by:
T: nature, community and cyberpunk dreams of the future. M: the Seattle hardware dance music scene; partnership, collaboration; and fungi!

join us for
THE DREAMING 🍄
November 1st
8:30pm at the Mortuary
dm for address

23/10/2024

ORCHID TOOTH 🦷
human name: Ava Dría
pronouns: they/them
hometown: Austin, TX

music origins: 
Sometime in 2018, I was heavy into videography and was working on a few music videos for an old friend, Sudie. She’s an incredibly talented vocalist and musician (everyone should check her out) and I always had an interest in demystifying the world of music for myself. I ended up taking voice, piano, and production lessons with her and in exchange I would do photo shoots and music videos for her. It was a really lovely introduction into what has blossomed now and after several years of experimentation, I began to find a voice and sound of my own.

fav equipment:
SP404 and Korg Minilogue

music style:
industrial, illbient

other projects/collabs:
Stimpak Bath; noise project with my talented friend Alim. Currently working on our first release.

fav smell: amber / frankincense 
what animal would you be: Praying mantis 
what fruit: Mango 
what plant or flower: Rothschild’s Slipper Orchid

current listening: Pram, Thou, Bogdan Raczynkski, Peking Opera

fav book or film:
House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski
Funeral Parade of Roses / Fallen Angels

inspired by: Japanese horror films, surrealism

join us for
THE DREAMING 🍥
November 1st
8:30pm at the Mortuary
dm for address