INDIESLEAZE
Get ready to relive the glory days of the 00’s with indiesleaze, where the sweat drips and the dancefloor never quits. This night is all about those infectious indie, new wave, post-punk, and electronic beats that defined a generation of sleepless nights. Expect a playlist packed with bangers from Crystal Castles, LCD Soundsystem, Soulwax, and The Rapture—plus a dash of Le Tigre, Justice, and Daft Punk for good measure.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the Blog House era or just curious about what all the fuss was about, indiesleaze is your ticket to a time when skinny jeans and neon ruled the world. So dust off your dancing shoes, leave your inhibitions at the door, and get ready to sweat it out like it’s 2007 all over again.
EVENTS IN 2025
SAT JAN 4 - PARADISO, AMSTERDAM
Back in the basement where it belongs: indiesleaze hits Paradiso once again, with Charlie Avalon spinning the soundtrack to your late-night mischief.
WHAT IS INDIESLEAZE?
Indiesleaze isn’t just a music genre—it’s a lifestyle. Born from the chaotic energy of the 2000s, it’s the sound of messy hair, smudged eyeliner, and afterparties that never seemed to end. Think of it as the lovechild of gritty indie rock and electroclash, raised on a steady diet of MySpace and Vice Magazine. The music? Raw, rebellious, and unapologetically loud, with bands like The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Strokes, and Crystal Castles leading the charge. It’s that perfect blend of sweaty basement gigs and glitter-strewn dance floors, where synths clash with guitars, and everyone’s too cool to care. Indiesleaze is about embracing imperfections, revelling in hedonism, and always keeping one foot firmly in the underground. It’s not polished, but that’s exactly the point. So, throw on your skinnies, crank up the volume, and let the sleaze take over.
DESIGN
The indiesleaze branding comes courtesy of Utrecht-based designer Tom van Osch, who drew inspiration straight from his own music collection—think gritty electronic beats and retro synthesizers. But Tom didn’t stop there; he mixed in a healthy dose of modern motion design and a nod to concert and party posters from the 00s. The result? A look that’s as raw and electrifying as the music itself, perfectly capturing the spirit of indiesleaze.
HISTORY OF THE CLUB NIGHT
DJ duo Charlie Avalon, who met at Paradiso, created indiesleaze out of sheer frustration—no one in Amsterdam was spinning the tracks they loved. United by their passion for that sweet spot where electronic music meets indie, they launched a night to fill the gap. Indiesleaze isn’t just a nostalgic trip; it’s a celebration of both the old and the new, blending electronic dance beats with a punk and indie edge, where the spirit of the past collides with the sound of today. It’s the night they always wanted—and now it’s yours too.
PAST EVENTS
2024
23-11 indiesleaze at Paradiso w/ From Deebee + Sam Heegstra
22-11 indiesleaze at The George Tavern w/ Charlie Avalon
25-10 - indiesleaze at Paradiso w/ Cosmo's Midnight (live), Font (live) + Charlie Avalon
07-09 - indiesleaze at Paradiso w/ Pip Blom (dj set)
31-08 - indiesleaze at Into The Great Wide Open, Vlieland
20-07 - indiesleaze at Paradiso w/ Charlie Avalon
01-06 - indiesleaze at Paradiso w/ Mink + Andeweg
18-05 - indiesleaze at Paradiso w/ The Dare (live), Charlie Avalon + Not A Fan + Bonne Reijn
2023
19-05 - indiesleaze at Paradiso w/ Joe Unknown (live) + cumgirl8 (live) + Charlie Avalon
2022
28-10 - indiesleaze at Paradiso w/ LYNKS (live) + Charlie Avalon
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