I had the privilege of attending the Snow Strippers concert in Houston at White Oak Music Hall as a part of their 2026 North American tour. Snow Strippers has gained popularity after their debut single in 2021. The duo Graham Perez and Tatiana Schwaninger met on Tinder about 8 years ago, although they refuse to admit if they are dating or not, and have been making EDM music together as Snow Strippers ever since. Their music is often compared to artists like Crystal Castles and SALEM with elements from 2000s-era indie sleaze and electronic acts.

 I was excited to see them again since I previously saw them perform back in October in Austin, TX with other artists including Xaviersobased, Anna Luna, and evilgiane. As I arrived at the venue, long lines had formed with attendees anxious to get a good view on the stage. Once inside, I made my way to the front. I quickly made friends with the people around talking about other artists in the same scene. It felt natural, almost expected, to strike up conversations with them, as if everyone there was already connected by the same corner of influence.

The crowd itself was impossible to ignore. People wore low-slung baggy jeans, mini skirts layered with ripped tights, oversized hoodies, and so much fur. The outfits were messy in a way that felt intentional, clearly put together with the event in mind, balancing chaos and style without ever looking overdone. Makeup was purposefully smudged, hair was undone, and sunglasses stayed on long after the lights dimmed. No one seemed interested in looking polished or put-together. Instead, people carried themselves with a loose, almost reckless confidence, moving through the venue without hesitating. It felt less like a typical concert crowd and more like a shared release, perfectly in sync with the chaos of Snow Strippers’ sound.

Eera came on stage and began DJing for the crowd, playing songs including “Blow The Speakers" by Fakemink and “Fullmoon” by DJ Billybool. With the audience at high energy, Slimesito came out and encouraged people to continue dancing. By the time his set ended, the room was already buzzing, leaving very little downtime before Snow Strippers came on. The crowd erupted in dancing to the opening song of  “Just Your Doll”. People jumped, pushed forward, and danced without hesitation as the bass filled the room.  They played songs including “So What If I’m A Freak”, “In My Head”, and “Another High”. What makes Snow Strippers’ live music so effective is how physical it is. The bass hits hard enough to rattle your chest, and the distorted vocals blend into the movement of the crowd. Snow Strippers didn’t rely on elaborate visuals or excessive crowd interaction. Instead, their confidence and total immersion in the music made the performance feel authentic.  It felt less like watching a performance and more like being absorbed into it.

Overall, seeing Snow Strippers live in Houston felt like being dropped into chaos in the best way possible. The crowd buzzed with anticipation before every beat dropped, and once the set began, the energy never dipped for a second. By the end of the night, I was exhausted, drenched in sweat, and wishing the show had lasted twice as long.