On the dance floor of Plasticity

Plasticity has been a fixture of Gothenburg’s alternative scene since 2000, calling Kompaniet home under the watchful eye of Henrik Wittgren, the man behind Synthbar, Electropolis, Saturn and enough club nights to keep generations of black-clad insomniacs happily sleep-deprived.

Kompaniet has hosted its fair share of clubs over the years, including Hellfire Club and Synthbar, and it still feels like one of those places where time slows down. The best part isn’t the venue itself, though. It’s the people. Familiar faces emerge from the shadows month after month, almost all dressed in black as if someone forgot to tell them other colors exist. There’s something comforting about that kind of consistency.

The dance floor at Plasticity.

The music never disappoints. EBM, synthpop and industrial classics roll across the dance floor with just enough aggression to keep the room moving without taking itself too seriously. Exactly my kind of night.

This evening was no exception. DJ Pär put together one of those sequences that make you forget about fetching another beer because leaving the dance floor suddenly feels like a terrible life decision. First came “Amerika” by Rammstein, followed by “Electronaut” from VNV Nation, before detonating the room with “Xfixiation” by Tactical Sekt.

The Hellfire remix of Xfixiation is unapologetically brutal aggrotech, polished just enough to become dangerously danceable. It’s loud, relentless and perhaps a little cheesy, but that’s part of its charm. Sometimes you just want to jump around until your legs surrender. Apparently DJ Pär agreed, as by the time the track reached full momentum, even he abandoned the safety of the DJ booth to join the crowd on the dance floor.