Making Time ∞, Philadelphia's experimental music and arts festival, has announced its 2026 lineup, assembling a roster that spans electronic experimentation, noise, and post-punk sensibilities. Los Thuthanaka, Kim Gordon, and Smerz headline the bill alongside Avalon Emerson & The Charm, Loidis, and Skee Mask.
The inclusion of Kim Gordon, the Sonic Youth co-founder and solo artist, signals the festival's commitment to bridging underground legacy acts with contemporary electronic music. Gordon has maintained a prolific recording career since Sonic Youth's dissolution, releasing albums through independent labels and exploring ambient and experimental territories. Her appearance underscores Making Time ∞'s positioning as a destination for artists operating at the intersection of noise rock, conceptual art, and club culture.
Los Thuthanaka and Smerz represent the vanguard of contemporary experimental electronic music. Smerz, the Oslo-based duo of Tor-Helge Skei and Holthe, craft intricate, maximalist soundscapes that resist easy categorization. Los Thuthanaka brings avant-garde sensibilities to their productions.
Avalon Emerson, known for her DJ sets and studio work that blend house, techno, and ambient elements, continues her rise as one of electronic music's most thoughtful practitioners. Skee Mask, the Berlin-based producer, weaves together jazz fusion, drum and bass, and techno into precise, architecturally complex compositions. Loidis rounds out the announced slate with contributions to experimental electronic music.
Making Time ∞ has established itself as Philadelphia's premier venue for experimental music that resists mainstream classification. The festival attracts artists and audiences invested in challenging sonic experiences and multimedia installations. The 2026 edition builds on previous years' success, continuing to program acts that prioritize artistic innovation over commercial appeal.
The complete 2026 lineup remains incomplete, suggesting additional announcements ahead of the festival dates.