ctrl LIVE: Holy Fuck [CA]

On Saturday, October 10, Canadians Holy Fuck return to Romania, back to the place where their “Tom Tom” video took shape. Not quite near Brașov this time, but right where it belongs: in Control.

At a time when even entire classic rock bands are being AI generated, Holy Fuck are now more relevant than ever. The Canadian quartet have forged their reputation for making electronic music with a human touch. While many artists create that core electronic via laptops, loops and drum machines, Holy Fuck keep every element as live as possible. The intoxication they inspire comes not from cold, staid perfection, but from the ragged energy that comes from four musicians relishing sharing a moment. Factor in the chaos born from improvisation and skipping a click track in favour of loose, raw, real percussion, and it’s easy to see why Holy Fuck are renowned for their pulsating, unorthodox thrills.

The album also emerged in the wake of an unexpected Holy Fuck rediscovery after ‘Tom Tom’ featured in a key scene in Amazon Prime Video hit animated series ‘Invincible’ - and it’s now their most streamed track with twelve times the number of its nearest competitor. Brian and Graham recall a discussion with their then-label, who were somewhere between curious and indifferent about their choice of ‘Tom Tom’ as a lead single for the ‘Congrats’ album. As Brian continues, “There’s something validating when something happens years later for such a random reason that you wouldn’t have predicted.” The unpredictable happened once more when ‘Lost Cool’ resurfaced in the Academy Award winning body horror ‘The Substance’.

Between those spotlight moments and the vibrancy of ‘Event Beat’ it’s clear that Holy Fuck are as relevant as ever.

 “A Canadian band without the politeness” – I-D Mag

Listen: Holy Fuck – Tom Tom

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* Children up to 12 years old are not allowed to the event.

** Children up to 16 years old need a valid ticket and must be accompanied by a parent with a valid ticket.

*** Minors aged 16 to 18 years old have access with a valid ticket.

**** Serving and alcohol consumption are strictly forbidden for all minors.