Subatlantic at Quad City Botanical Center
Schedule
Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Quad City Botanical Center | Rock Island, IL
Genre: IndieRecommended If You Like: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Low, Alvvays, Yo La Tengo, Radiohead, The Sundays, Beach House
Hometown: Quad Cities
Subatlantic is an indie rock band based in the Quad Cities (Iowa/Illinois area). They’re known for a moody, melodic sound that blends elements of post-punk, dream pop, and alternative rock. Their music often features rich instrumentation and introspective lyrics, with influences ranging from 80s new wave to modern indie rock. Their album Villians (2019) and follow-up Say It Again (2023) were both well received in the regional music scene, and they’ve played venues and festivals throughout the Midwest. Subatlantic has a reputation for creating atmospheric live performances that showcase their layered arrangements and thoughtful songwriting.
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Founded in 2017 by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), Alternating Currents is a free, multi-day festival powered by DDP in collaboration with placemaking partners Downtown Bettendorf Organization and Rock Island Downtown Alliance. With hundreds of events spanning music, film, comedy, and visual art, AC transforms downtown spaces into creative playgrounds for all.
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