20 February 25, 9 pm 

In English

Venue: Pogo Bar 

Ticket 5 € available online, remaining tickets maybe available at box office

Hailing from New York’s queer club scene, Neva Demure will present the unplugged sides of her new album, Antidote, at Pogo Bar.

Neva’s most recent single, Trauma Curl, marks a striking departure from the hyper-pop sounds that previously defined her work. This evolution goes beyond a mere sonic shift—it’s a redefinition of her artistic identity. Embracing analog production, Neva trades the glossy, high-energy veneer of hyper-pop for a more personal and tactile style; focusing on live instrumentation and stripped-back vocals instead of auto-tune and electronic beats.

Neva Demure’s debut EP Shame to Vengeance (2018), launched her in the New York Club scene with its tongue-in-cheek, hypersexual lyrics. In contrast, Antidote offers a raw, messy, and intimate insight into her world. Blending contemporary electronic and dance influences with alternative rock, her new sound pays homage to the 1990s and MTV unplugged shows. The album tells a personal journey with confessional lyrics, delving into themes of mental health and the transfeminine experience.

Antidote will be published on 11 April 2025 via Movement Records. While gearing up for a loud and electronic release concert, Neva and her band will play the softer sides of her album at  KW’s Pogo Bar, performing acoustic renditions in its brick-stone basement with a five-piece band.

Neva Demure (born and raised in Seattle, US), is a Berlin-based emerging artist reshaping electronic and alternative music. Her recent releases include the single TIGHTLIP (2022), and the EP Shame to Vengeance (2018), among others. Between 2022 and 2023, she was a part of the musical duo Too Fated.

Information on Accessibility

Venue:
The event will take place in KW’s Pogo Bar. The Pogo Bar is located in a windowless, low-ceiling room in the basement vault of KW. Access to the Pogo Bar is possible with an elevator. The elevator is located in the courtyard behind Café Bravo on the left side. Please send us an e-mail in advance to reservation@kw-berlin.de so that we can reserve the elevator for you.

Recording:
The event will be recorded in audio form.

Time:
Entrance starts at 9pm.
If necessary, we can offer you an earlier entrance from 20:45 pm so that you can familiarize yourself with the surroundings and choose your seat. Please register for this via reservation@kw-berlin.de.
The event might start with a delay.
Late entrance is possible.
The duration of the event is approximately 60 minutes.
The event is held without breaks.

Seating:
Seating (chairs with backrests, pillows) will be provided.

Sensory stimuli:
The event tends to have a high volume.
The event space is darkened.
The event is immersive.
The event takes place in a tight space.
Earplugs will be provided on site on request.

Language:
The event will be mainly held in English.

Assistance:
There is free admission for assisting persons.

Contact persons:
If you have any questions on-site or need support, please approach the entrance staff.

Further information:
Further info via pogobar@kw-berlin.de