PC Music’s Pop Crypt at London’s HERE was an unforgettable spectacle – a fantastic farewell from the hyperpop labelHordes of PC Music diehards entered the maze of London’s new venue, HERE at Outernet, for Pop Crypt, a Halloween showcase held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the widely influential label and collective that has, over a decade, shifted and reshaped the pop and electronic landscape.

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Following the announcement that 2023 would be the label’s final year for new releases, the sold-out party hosted newcomers, well-known names and several surprise guests.
Experimental producer felicita, who sported ghoulish white and back face paint, set the tone early on with demonic soundcapes that could easily soundtrack an exorcism. From nowhere, rapper YoungQueenz hobbled on stage – with his face concealed by a pair of tights, his ear-splitting screams were paired with obliterating trap snares. “I don’t know what the fuck just violated my ears, but I kind of liked it,” said MusicTech’s friend who was being indoctrinated into the PC Music world for the first time.
felicita performing during PC Music’s POP Crypt at London’s HERE
Moments later, Denzel Himself rattled through his breakbeat-driven ‘aggressive rap music’ while dressed as a cowboy. “This is a song about wanting to blow my fucking head off,” he said, casually.
As is typical of a PC Music show, no two performances were the same. French singer caro