From the moment the music started at The Roxy Cabaret, the room was buzzing with energy. Eden kicked off the night with a set that quickly warmed up the crowd, setting the stage for the two bands still waiting to take over. The night was only getting started.
For the next band, Moon Bruises, the occasion was particularly special: it was their very first show ever, and the room was completely full. There was something undeniably exciting about watching a band begin its journey in front of such an enthusiastic audience. At one point, the band even played “Happy Birthday” to celebrate one of the members’ birthdays! By their final song, people were dancing in the pit, and the room had transformed into one big celebration already!
Then came the MAGNETIQ set, and everything seemed to explode. The music hit hard and the crowd went wild. The singer’s vocals and the guitar playing suddenly made it feel as though we had time travelled straight to the ’90s. There was something nostalgic about this show: people dancing without a care, singing along, and proudly wearing the band’s T-shirts. The energy was raw, chaotic, and completely contagious.
And then came “Wonder Why”. As soon as the song started, people began singing along! It was one of those moments when the distance between the stage and the audience disappeared completely. The singer only made that feeling stronger, jumping into the crowd several times, dancing with people, and turning the room into an extension of the stage itself. It felt less like watching a performance and more like being part of something happening collectively, in real time.
The atmosphere also had a distinctly queer vibe. There was a sense of freedom in the room, a shared excitement that made the space feel welcoming, expressive, and alive. People were there to enjoy the music, but also to take up space, dance however they wanted, and celebrate together.
Just when it seemed impossible for the night to get any louder, the band left the stage. The crowd immediately began screaming for an encore. Cheers and shouts filled the room, everyone demanding more. We got one more feral song before the final applause! Fans then rushed to the stairs for guitar picks and to praise the band for the show.
For a few hours, the outside world disappeared. There was only the music, the crowd, and the electricity in the room. And honestly, that is what live music should feel like!