Boy Harsher in Lausanne

Boy Harsher is an American electronic duo formed in Savannah, Georgia, by vocalist Jae Matthews and producer Augustus Muller. Their darkwave and minimal-synth sound is heard on “Pain,” “Motion” and “LA,” as well as the albums Yr Body Is Nothing and Careful. They also created the short horror film and soundtrack The Runner. In 2019, Boy Harsher toured clubs and theatres in North America and Europe behind Careful. They returned to touring after the release of The Runner, performing as Matthews on vocals and Muller on synthesizers and electronic controls. That live setup reached Coachella in 2023.

Kontravoid is a Canadian electronic project formed in Toronto by Cameron Findlay in 2010. Its cold synth-pop, EBM and industrial sound is heard on the self-titled debut, Too Deep and tracks including “Turn Away” and “Faceless.” Findlay’s stark white mask is a central part of the project’s visual identity. Kontravoid has toured North America in support of Boy Harsher and has taken the project through clubs across Europe. Findlay presents the material as a solo electronic performance built around vocals, synthesizers and programmed rhythms. Festival appearances have included Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig and Grauzone in The Hague, placing Kontravoid on major darkwave and post-punk programs outside Toronto.