Concert Recap: Softcult at Empire

In anticipation for the release of its first album, twin duo Softcult brought riotgaze to Empire’s Control Room on Sep. 28 with support from Olive Vox and Wayside. 

Photos by Ellis Jarvis

 Dallas band Olive Vox excitedly takes the stage, debuting its newest song “Dying Breath” released on Sept. 5.

Ben Reid rocks out on his bass as the crowd headbangs along during Olive Vox’s set.

Ben Reid rocks out on his bass as the crowd headbangs along during Olive Vox’s set.

For its first tour in America, Australian trio Wayside takes the stage, kicking off its energetic set with the song “Safe Forever” from its album What Does Your Soul Look Like.

For its first tour in America, Australian trio Wayside takes the stage, kicking off its energetic set with the song “Safe Forever” from its album What Does Your Soul Look Like.

Softcult’s lead singer Mercedes Arn-Horn shares the stage with Wayside as they perform their new collab “Can You See It?“

Twin duo Softcult excitedly kicks off the set, opening with its 2022 single “Drain.”

Twin duo Softcult excitedly kicks off the set, opening with its 2022 single “Drain.”

Twin duo Softcult excitedly kicks off the set, opening with its 2022 single “Drain.”

While on tour to promote its upcoming album, Softcult grooves along to its latest EP 16/25 EP.

While on tour to promote its upcoming album, Softcult grooves along to its latest EP 16/25 EP.

Drummer Phoenix Arn-Horn focuses on keeping the pace as the band harmonizes to its 2021 single “House of Mirrors.”