Somergloom Festival enters its fourth year, gloomier than ever, on two stages at The Center for the Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA and Event Them in Medford, MA, August 22-24, 2024. Showcasing the richness and diversity of the Heavy music scene, the festival centers around music that is introspective, creatively ambitious, and evoking a melancholic quality that we like to call “gloom.” From beautifully haunting Dark Folk to harrowing Doom Metal, Somergloom offers festival goers a sampling of sounds from the underground.
Since its inception in 2021 as part of the ONCE Summer Concert Series, Somergloom has grown from a one day show to a multi-day event, bringing in international touring acts to play alongside established and emerging local talent. This year, the festival will feature artists on two stages at Center for the Arts at the Armory.
“It’s important to us to keep Somergloom in Somerville because we have a strong connection to this place,” says festival founder and Somerville-based musician Stephen LoVerme. “Having it at The Center for Arts at the Armory allows us to keep the festival here while working with an organization with a similar goal of nurturing art and culture in the city. It’s a beautiful, historic building that’s full of character, and having multiple venues – the performance hall and the Rooted cafe – allows us to feature more artists.”
“Somergloom has always been about including artists. Local craft, vintage, and other vendors will have the balcony in the main room, as well as the entryway, to show their wares. It’s an opportunity for artists, audio and visual, to show their skills, and we are thrilled to be able to offer it” – JJ Gonson, ONCE owner and Somergloom Executive Producer.
“Somergloom is impressive, joyful, and inspiring. Such gatherings are priceless for developing the soul and identity of regional arts, and in turn, the culture and ideas of the community.” – Indy Shome, Queen Elephantine
VIP, two-day, and single-day passes are now available. VIP pass holders this year will enjoy access to a special pre-party at EventThem in Medford and premium viewing space at Arts at the Armory.
VIP Pre-party Thursday, August 22, Event Them, will feature appearances from Marc Gaffney from Gozu, Oahk and Kira McSpice.
Friday August 23 Center for the Arts at the Armory Montreal’s Big Brave headline, playing their new album A Chaos of Flowers in full. Spiritual Poison, featuring Ethan McCarthy of Primitive Man, brings a Heavy dose of Atmospheric Drone to the evening, while Boston Deathrockers Final Gasp bring the energy and grim charisma of Harcore, Goth, and Post-Punk. Also featured: Lesser Glow, Circus Trees and Luci Dead Limb.
Saturday August 24, Center for the Arts at the Armory Atlanta’s Royal Thunder headline back in Boston after a seven-year absence. GIRIH and The Infinity Ring bring brooding Post-Metal and Gothic Golk respectively. Playing in the Rooted Cafe are Stephen Brodsky and Adam McGrath of local legends Cave In and Psychedelic Doom Rockers Strawberry Coffin.
Purchase tickets here: https://dice.fm/bundles/somergloom-3vdx
Thursday, August 22, EventThem, Medford, MA
Marc Gaffney of Gozu
Kira McSpice
Oahk
Friday, August 23, Center for the Arts at the Armory, Somerville, MA
Big Brave
Final Gasp
Spiritual Poison
Lesser Glow
Circus Trees
Luci Dead Limb
Saturday, August 24, Center for the Arts at the Armory, Somerville, MA
Royal Thunder
Stephen Brodsky and Adam McGrath of Cave In
Girih
Oldest Sea
The Infinity Ring
Strawberry Coffin
