About this Event
Two worlds of bass music collide in San Francisco this October as Thematic Entertainment and Propertings join forces for a heavyweight night with two artists who have been pushing the boundaries of underground electronic music from the opposite sides of the Atlantic. At the center of it all: Dr. Ushūu and Two Swords, backed by a handpicked lineup of local support.
DR. USHŪU
Few artists have had a more interesting year than Dr. Ushūu.
The French bass music producer has spent the last year reinventing himself, moving beyond the heavier dubstep sound he became known for and diving headfirst into deeper, more dance-focused 140 music. His “Camden Town” era has become a major turning point, with the track and its surrounding rollout helping propel a new wave of attention around the Ushūu project. He has openly described this period as rediscovering why he makes music in the first place, and that energy is impossible to miss.
His rise has been backed by some serious credentials. Dr. Ushūu has appeared at major festivals including Lost Lands and Rampage, while his releases and performances have continued to build an international following.
Now sitting at more than 65,000 monthly Spotify listeners, with a string of 2026 releases behind him, Dr. Ushūu is entering one of the most exciting chapters of his career. Expect deep 140 pressure, ridiculous sound design, heavy low end and the unmistakable Ushūu energy.
TWO SWORDS
For anyone who knows their UK underground, Two Swords needs very little introduction. Formerly known as Hyroglifics, Matt Harris has been a serious name in drum & bass and dubstep for more than a decade. His career stretches back to 2014, with releases on Critical Music and a catalogue that established him as one of Bristol's most forward-thinking producers. The move to Two Swords wasn't a fresh start, it was an evolution. The new project gives Harris room to move beyond the boundaries of traditional D&B, pulling together drum & bass,
dubstep, breaks, trap, drill and experimental bass music into something much harder to pin down.
With years of UK underground credibility behind him and a new body of music that continues to push outside the usual genre boxes, Two Swords brings the kind of experience and musical depth that you simply don't get every night.
This is the chance to catch him in San Francisco.
THE SUPPORT- Holding down the local side of the night:
Jon Hollway
Saladbar
Wompsta
Three local selectors bringing their own take on the UK-inspired sounds that make up the Proper Tings universe.
THEMATIC ENTERTAINMENT
Joining forces with Proper Tings is Thematic Entertainment, a San Francisco-based events collective focused on creating experiences around forward-thinking artists, distinctive sounds and community.
Thematic has built its reputation around giving emerging and established talent a platform while creating inclusive, high-energy spaces where people can discover something new. Their events span a range of electronic sounds, but the focus stays the same: great artists, great experiences and a real sense of community.
PROPER TINGS
Born out of San Francisco's UK music community, Proper Tings exists to bring the spirit of British underground music culture to the West Coast.
The mission is simple: good music, good people and a proper sound system. Rooted in UK Garage, Dubstep and Drum & Bass, Proper Tings is about more than booking DJs. It's about building a community around the music, connecting the heritage of British dancefloors, pirate radio and underground rave culture with the constantly evolving San Francisco scene.
No gimmicks. No industry fluff. No VIP attitude.
Just proper music, proper people and a space where everyone can come together for the love of the sound.
DON'T MISS THIS ONE.
On October 16th, two very different sides of bass music meet under one roof. Dr. Ushūu's new-school 140 sound.
Two Swords' Bristol-born, genre-defying production.
San Francisco's underground in full force.
If you're into UK Garage, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, 140, bass music or just hearing artists who are genuinely pushing things forward, this is one for the calendar.
PROPER TINGS x THEMATIC ENTERTAINMENT
DR. USHŪU + TWO SWORDS
JON HOLLWAY • SALADBAR • WOMPSTA
OCTOBER 16, 2026
9PM–2AM
MONARCH NIGHTCLUB • SAN FRANCISCO
Come for the names.
Stay for the sound.
Event venue & nearby stays
Monarch, 101 6th St, San Francisco, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.