Nothing in Sacramento

About Nothing

Nothing is the project of Domenic Palermo, a Philadelphia-based musician who makes guitar-driven noise that sits somewhere between shoegaze's wash and post-punk's teeth. Since the project's start in the early 2010s, Palermo's built a catalog of records that blur distortion and melody into something genuinely unsettling—not in a gimmicky way, but in the way repetition and feedback can actually get under your skin. Albums like 'Tired of Tomorrow' and 'Dance on the Blades' showcase Palermo's ability to construct songs that feel both brutally heavy and oddly vulnerable, with vocals that sit low in the mix, like someone speaking through walls. Nothing's music appeals to people who don't mind their guitar music damaged and their hooks buried under layers of noise. The project has a small but devoted following, mostly because Palermo doesn't make music designed to please—he makes it to explore a particular space between aggression and melody.

Nothing shows are loud and immersive in a way that feels more like standing in a storm than watching a performance. The crowd tends to be quiet and focused rather than cheering, drawn into the wall of sound. Palermo doesn't interact much—he's focused on the music, creating an atmosphere that's intense without being theatrical.

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Nothing in Sacramento News

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Live Music in Sacramento

Sacramento's underground has a scrappy, self-sufficient energy that actually aligns pretty well with the noise and experimental side of things. The city's supported everything from punk to experimental electronic for years without needing hype from elsewhere. Nothing's dense, feedback-heavy sound should find something to push against in Sacramento's venues, which tend to favor artists with actual substance over polish.

Sacramento road trip to see Nothing?

Stay in Midtown Sacramento, where the neighborhood actually feels alive—walk to restaurants, bars, and galleries without planning logistics. Dinner at The Kitchen restaurant offers precise, ingredient-focused cooking that pairs well with the area's wine bar culture. Spend an afternoon at the Crocker Art Museum, one of the country's oldest art institutions, or wander the American River Bike Trail if you need to clear your head before the show. The neighborhood's tree-lined streets and vintage architecture beat anywhere else in town.