About
Formed in 2015 by Jonathon Lopez, Provoker began as a solo project inspired by scoring fictional horror films. The project evolved into a full band after Lopez met vocalist Christian Crow Petty at a film screening, blending synth-driven experimental structures with R&B-influenced vocals. The lineup was later rounded out by bassist Will Palacios.
The group is recognized for a sound that navigates the intersection of post-punk, synthwave, and darkwave, often incorporating themes of alienation, 1980s horror tropes, and video game imagery. Since their 2018 debut EP Dark Angel, they have released full-length albums through the Swedish label YEAR0001, including Body Jumper (2021) and Demon Compass (2023).
Sat 11/7 schedule
Provoker · 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM · Axis South @ Axis Pioneer Square (South Stage)
- 6:00 PM – 6:35 PMZookraught
- 7:20 PM – 8:00 PMNathan Nothing
- 8:40 PM – 9:25 PMArt D'ecco
- 10:15 PM – 11:00 PMDark Chisme
- 12:00 AM – 1:00 AMProvokerThis set
- 5:00 PM – 5:35 PMMelts
- 6:15 PM – 6:50 PMLinda From Work
- 7:45 PM – 8:15 PMKadabra
- 9:05 PM – 9:45 PMThe Grizzled Mighty
- 10:45 PM – 11:50 PMBlack Mountain
- 12:05 AM – 1:30 AMDJ Sarah Savannah
- 5:40 PM – 6:15 PMLittle Venom
- 6:50 PM – 7:30 PMThe Shivas
- 8:25 PM – 9:10 PMThe Drags
- 9:50 PM – 10:40 PMThe Gories
- 11:35 PM – 12:35 AMOrquesta Pacífico Tropical
- 12:45 AM – 1:30 AMNoches De Rock En Español DJs
- 5:15 PM – 5:55 PMLove So Deep
- 6:40 PM – 7:20 PMAlex E.T.
- 8:05 PM – 8:45 PMSo Pitted
- 9:30 PM – 10:10 PMThe Spyrals
- 11:05 PM – 12:00 AMStrawberry Fuzz
- 5:20 PM – 6:00 PMSUX
- 6:15 PM – 6:50 PMMikey Moo
- 7:10 PM – 7:50 PMZailee Haze
- 8:10 PM – 8:55 PMBrent Amaker and the Rodeo
- 9:25 PM – 10:10 PMFederale
- 10:35 PM – 11:20 PMThe Intelligence
- 11:30 PM – 12:15 AMThe Black Tones
babaobscura.com/artists/provoker · Nov 5–8, 2026 · Pioneer Square, Seattle
