LEVITATION 2026 | Day Three: Molchat Doma, Peter Hook and The Light
Day Three at Levitation brought rock royalty, captivating performances, and a mini-storm to the Far Out Lounge. Levitation seemed to be cursed with intense, short storms at each event at the venue. It’s like a storm cloud appears only above Far Out Lounge, unleashes a downpour, then disappears as quickly as it appeared.
At this year’s Psych Fest in May, the rain was intense enough to cause hours of delays. Thankfully, this year, the rainfall was short and didn’t create any issues with stage equipment — so after a delay, the organizers reworked the schedule, and all acts were able to continue.
PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT | FAR OUT LOUNGE
Sheltering from the rain and concerned about cancellations, everyone agreed that the rain delays would cut or shorten the Peter Hook & The Light set. After the rain slowed to a sprinkle, the festival was back on.
Fans of all ages lined the barricade and were some of the festival's most passionate. Fans who grew up with Joy Division and New Order alternated with teenage fans, just as excited. They played a selection of ten Joy Division songs, as fans belted out every lyric. The set ended with the only New Order song, “Ceremony”, and then the iconic “Love Will Tear Us Apart”, of course!
MOLCHAT DOMA | FAR OUT LOUNGE
The evening ended with a mesmerizing set from the Belarusian gothic synth-pop band trio Molchat Doma. Vocalist Egor Shkutko took the stage slowly and intentionally, taking in his surroundings before then bursting into a sweeping dance.
The set, sung in Russian, was punctuated by riveting dance breaks that felt both spontaneous and ingrained. The set felt like a time jump to the New Wave ‘80s era. Of all the stellar sets at Levitation, Molchat Doma emerged as the band and spirit I didn't know I needed in my life.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS FROM FAR OUT LOUNGE:
Novulent, an alternative metal and shoegaze artist from Dallas, stood out with an atmospheric sound that showed there’s more to them than just viral TikTok fame.
Cal Francis from the English post-punk and noise rock band Ditz grabbed everyone’s attention by crowd surfing, climbing on the rails and speakers, and getting the audience involved throughout the entire set.
Cabaret Voltaire, the legendary English electronic band, turned the atmosphere into an industrial dance party.
Automatic, a synth-pop band from Los Angeles, won over new fans with their catchy and layered sound.
