The Mostly Music 2025 Playlist, Pt. 2 (Updated 2/28/25)

The final update for February is upon us! 2025 started flying by once January finally ended. Be sure to check out the entire playlist – parts one and two – and prepare for whatever March has to offer.

Here are the songs that have been added since February 14th.

Orgy Shares Dates For Their 2024 North American Tour With Cold, Horizon Theory, and I Ya Toyah

Industrial/metal/glam/death pop outfit Orgy is celebrating 25 years of their debut album, Candyass. The band is hitting the road in North America this spring with Cold and special guests Horizon Theory and I Ya Toyah. You can get tickets and VIP packages at orgymusic.com and coldarmy.com!

  • 4/11 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 4/12 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
  • 4/13 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s
  • 4/14 – Sioux City, IA – The Marquee
  • 4/16 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 4/17 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
  • 4/19 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s
  • 4/20 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
  • 4/22 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
  • 4/23 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 4/24 – Fresno, CA – Fulton 55
  • 4/25 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
  • 4/26 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
  • 4/27 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock
  • 4/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
  • 4/30 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 5/1 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
  • 5/2 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 5/3 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 5/4 – Shreveport, LA – Strange Brew
  • 5/6 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
  • 5/7 – Tallahassee, FL – Legacy
  • 5/8 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
  • 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2024*
  • 5/10 – Greensville, SC – Radio Room
  • 5/11 – Knoxville, TN – Concourse
  • 5/12 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 5/14 – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s
  • 5/15 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
  • 5/16 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
  • 5/17 – Allentown, PA – Maingate Nightclub
  • 5/18 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
  • 5/19 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 5/21 – Syracuse, NY – Song & Dance
  • 5/22 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s
  • 5/23 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater
  • 5/24 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs
  • 5/25 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club

New Music Alert! Orgy: “Empty”

Sick New World Festival Lineup for 2023

Tickets and more at sicknewworldfest.com

Playlist Challenge, Day 780

Orgy — “Fiction (Dreams in Digital)”

Bands You Should Know: Optic Oppression

I went to see Sköld in Atlanta last Sunday. Their opening acts were Optic Oppression and Echo Black. Both bands deserve to be gushed over, but this post is for Optic Oppression.

I didn’t have the chance to check out Optic Oppression prior to the show (because I fail at life). However, one song into their set, I was already sold. The band was highly energetic and as interactive as possible. Front man Kendall Cage was an absolutely mesmerizing performer. My mom was with me and as far as she was concerned, Kendall stole the show. I had the chance to speak to all three of the members throughout the night and they were very gracious, which is always a plus.

Pairing mostly clean vocals with a mix of electronic rock, synth rock, and industrial rock/metal, Optic Oppression has a sound reminiscent of Godhead, Orgy, and the earlier incarnations of Finger Eleven and Marilyn Manson. There is also a hint of Deftones and Crosses in some cases, the music having that moody, dark, slightly surreal vibe that I adore.

I am still familiarizing myself with Optic Oppression, but I can say with certainty that they are one of my new favorite bands. My fingers are crossed that they will play relatively close by again. If you ever find them listed on a bill, get your ass to that show! Don’t be like me, though: go ahead and listen to them right now.

Below, I am sharing three of the tracks that have stood out to me (so far). Be sure to head over to their official site, where you can score a free download of their Find a Way EP, and like/follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Apple Music, etc.

“Sparks 3.33”

https://youtu.be/aIfJo2OZWVo

“Big Boys Don’t Cry”

https://youtu.be/gafPpMqUSKM

“Broken Doll”

https://youtu.be/IKn1zyi50PQ