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Established in 2006, Machines with Magnets hosts experimental music performances, sound and art exhibitions and installations, performance art, film and video screenings, cultural and community events, private events, and fundraisers. Past performances include The Body, Dan Deacon, Mirah, Etran de l'Aïr, Braveyoung, Lydia Lunch, Lightning Bolt, Brown Bird, Container, and Mdou Moctar.
Upcoming Events + Tickets
All ages unless otherwise noted, 21+ with valid ID to drink
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board Opening Reception
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
“Light as a Feather ,Stiff as a Board” asks whether you are the invisible onlooker or an active participant. Eli Kaufman and Michael Gunn harness painting’s voyeuristic nature to complicate interpersonal relationships. The paintings exist at a threshold where our internal world is acted upon, through collaboration and intimacy. Tangled foliage, Twisting cables, A cast shadow—Reach, hold, repair, tend. How do we balance relying on one another while channeling the power of that which goes unseen? This exhibition shares its title with a game played by children at slumber parties. A levitation trick that evokes the unknown, a tension with the truth of its physics.The events that unfold are recalled, heightened and eventually brought back down to earth. The disillusion of our accounts is a natural conclusion. Through melodramatic lighting and intangible ghostly presence, tension between physicality and spirituality charges moments with desire—an attempt towards harmony.
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board Opening Reception
Special Event
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
“Light as a Feather ,Stiff as a Board” asks whether you are the invisible onlooker or an active participant. Eli Kaufman and Michael Gunn harness painting’s voyeuristic nature to complicate interpersonal relationships. The paintings exist at a threshold where our internal world is acted upon, through collaboration and intimacy. Tangled foliage, Twisting cables, A cast shadow—Reach, hold, repair, tend. How do we balance relying on one another while channeling the power of that which goes unseen? This exhibition shares its title with a game played by children at slumber parties. A levitation trick that evokes the unknown, a tension with the truth of its physics.The events that unfold are recalled, heightened and eventually brought back down to earth. The disillusion of our accounts is a natural conclusion. Through melodramatic lighting and intangible ghostly presence, tension between physicality and spirituality charges moments with desire—an attempt towards harmony.
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board Closing Reception
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
“Light as a Feather ,Stiff as a Board” asks whether you are the invisible onlooker or an active participant. Eli Kaufman and Michael Gunn harness painting’s voyeuristic nature to complicate interpersonal relationships. The paintings exist at a threshold where our internal world is acted upon, through collaboration and intimacy. Tangled foliage, Twisting cables, A cast shadow—Reach, hold, repair, tend. How do we balance relying on one another while channeling the power of that which goes unseen? This exhibition shares its title with a game played by children at slumber parties. A levitation trick that evokes the unknown, a tension with the truth of its physics.The events that unfold are recalled, heightened and eventually brought back down to earth. The disillusion of our accounts is a natural conclusion. Through melodramatic lighting and intangible ghostly presence, tension between physicality and spirituality charges moments with desire—an attempt towards harmony.
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board Closing Reception
Special Event
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
“Light as a Feather ,Stiff as a Board” asks whether you are the invisible onlooker or an active participant. Eli Kaufman and Michael Gunn harness painting’s voyeuristic nature to complicate interpersonal relationships. The paintings exist at a threshold where our internal world is acted upon, through collaboration and intimacy. Tangled foliage, Twisting cables, A cast shadow—Reach, hold, repair, tend. How do we balance relying on one another while channeling the power of that which goes unseen? This exhibition shares its title with a game played by children at slumber parties. A levitation trick that evokes the unknown, a tension with the truth of its physics.The events that unfold are recalled, heightened and eventually brought back down to earth. The disillusion of our accounts is a natural conclusion. Through melodramatic lighting and intangible ghostly presence, tension between physicality and spirituality charges moments with desire—an attempt towards harmony.
The anticipated record release event for the Type Records LP "Moments in the Shapeshifting" by
BELARISK
with the return of long-time Providence favorite..
VIRUSSE https://soundcloud.com/virusse
plus
PETER SELIGMAN (NYC) and BASTIAN VOID (MA)
Gonna jam for three hours at machines on Sunday. Free gig, very quiet. Manipulating private home recorded tapes whilst jamming improvised noise and ambient lifeless drone.
They're baaaaaack! THE BODY back in Pawtucket for the month of September working on new material in Machines with Magnets' studio as well as playing a couple shows.
MWM is proud to host one of the most exciting electronic post-punk bands of New York: WETWARE - Equally captivating and disorienting, Wetware is an unpredictable duo comprised of vocalist Roxy Farman and synthesist Matthew Morandi, also known for his work as Jahilyya Fields. A constantly shape-shifting, confrontational, trance-inducing band not to be missed. Highly recommended. With local support from: VALERIE MARTINO - Shedding her old moniker, UNICORN HARD ON, after the recent release of her 2nd LP. GOBBY - "I think his real name is Gobby... He's a real character." -Seth Manchester and BLUE SHIFT - Cybelle Collins' solo violin shred.
UBUNTU RISING (Kaethe Hostetter of Debo Band)
ALEC K REDFEARN (from The Eyesores / Barnacled)
JPA FALZONE (solo Farfisa organ performance / PVD Research)
THEOSOPHIA (new trio of Laurie Amat, Francesca Caruso, and Chris Sadlers / vocals, viola, double bass)
with DJ DAVE PUBLIC playing exotic and psychedelic tunes, starting at 8:00pm until the end of the night
Machines with Magnets brings you a night of noise and Performance/Actionism featuring guests from beyond: WILD TORUS - "...interactive performance-happenings within immersive digital installations. WT is the spiritual practice of post-Internet, consumer society. WT uses both digital and physical means to create shared, multi-sensory experiences, in an effort to subvert pervasive cultural beliefs." Vlady Voz Tok & Mag Ne Ta accompanied by Kim Fatale. SPREADERS - Hudson Valley NY-based noise and performance soloist, utilizing synthesizers, tape, guitar, and percussive manipulation. BLOOD FLAMES - Electro-psychedelic noise ensemble of guitars, synthesizers, theremin, and vocals. With local support from: DOMESTIQUE - Noise performance with domestic appliances and themes by Ricky Katowicz, LONGPIG - Harsh electronics, cello, and vocals featuring members of KINTAAN, SUFFERING BASTARD, WHITE LOAD, & VOMIT ARSONIST
Compactor (NYC)Pulsewidthmod (Baltimore)with locals...Reverse EngineeringPower MonsterØxømøand DJ Raab Codec (Snowbeasts)late summer meltdown... more info later on.
NOISE ROCK PSYCHE ELECTRONICA and beyond w time (mem of prince rama) craig wreck of doomsday student- arab on radar and your favorite providence people
DOT AIR - Experimental Music Festival returns...this time atop Pawtucket's downtown parking structure. Concurrent visuals presented by GRIN. A limited amount of pre-sale tickets are now available for only $10! DOT AIR 2016 is presented by Machines With Magnets and Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, and made possible thanks to a grant from New Music USA and our generous sponsors. Platinum Sponsors: Delin Design, Inc. and City of Pawtucket, RI - Pawtucket City Hall - Mayor's Office. Gold Sponsors: Empire Guitars, Narragansett Beer, and New Harvest Coffee Roasters. Silver Sponsors: Artee Fabrics & Home - Pawtucket, Zipcar, and Motif Magazine.
Yeesh - Chicago, Illnoise angular rockers. New record "Confirmation Bias" out now. Body Thief - Baltimore, Heavy Math Gaze. Darklands - Boston/PVD heavy gaze. Yoon Yung - Corey Stroffolino's solo project, much pretty.
