Die Spitz: 

Bigger Things, Bigger Dreams, Bigger Fish

The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA

March 27, 2026

In the past, as each generation of rock acts aged, lost their edge, and the musical landscape became stale, a fresh group of artists would emerge and breathe new life into music. That hasn’t happened in a while. For the last few decades the industry has been oversaturated with auto tuned performers offering little more than party anthems. Pop stars are fine. They have their place, but eventually some listeners will want something that’s more visceral, more passionate, maybe even a little dangerous. Great rock and roll has always felt like a train that’s moments from running off the tracks, but somehow never does. There are a handful of young bands that fit that description, but none more than Die Spitz. For younger audiences, it’s a band they can call their own. Not an older band they found on the internet or in their parents’ record collection, but one that’s happening in real time; a band raised in the same post 9/11 world with the same experiences, fears, and challenges. For older audiences, it’s a reminder of a time when a vibrant underground scene of musical outsiders burst into the mainstream somehow becoming one of the dominant forces in pop music. Fans from both perspectives made their way to the Masquerade in Atlanta Friday night for the sold out show.

Hailing from Austin, Texas, Die Spitz consists of childhood friends Chloe De St. Aubin on drums, vocals, guitar, Kate Halter on bass, Ava Schrobilgen on guitar, vocals, drums, and Eleanor Livingston on guitar and vocals. Their music is a unique blend of alternative, punk, grunge, shoegaze and metal forged from thunderous riffs, feminine empowerment, and thoughtful lyrics evoking anger, humor, vulnerability, and resilience. They are currently riding the wave of their brilliant first full length album, Something to Consume. Their reputation for raucous, high energy shows preceded them and they did not disappoint.

Kicking off the show was Brooklyn’s Birthday Girl. A band that I was not familiar with, Birthday Girl is a danceable mix of indie pop, new wave, and alternative rock, with a slightly dark edge. Siouxie and the Banshees, Lush, and Garbage came to mind watching vocalist Eva Smittle captivate the crowd as she danced around the stage; part rock star, part burlesque performer. They were a fun band that I would definitely go see again have already looked up their catalog for another listen.

 Die Spitz soon took the stage opening with their heaviest song, the sludgy, “I hate when GIRLS die.”  By the second song Livingston had scaled the barricade with her Gibson SG and crowd surfed toward the pit. The churning crowd opened up like a sprawling vortex, providing her space to play the breakdown of “Monkey Song” before surfing back to the stage. Not to be outdone, Bassist Kate Halter also took a turn surfing the crowd while still managing to play her bass. The pit writhed and surged all night slamming us into the front barricade as the band ran through a set that included “Grip,” Hair of Dog,”  “Go Get Dressed,” and “American Porn.” Toward the end of the set, Schrobilgen hopped behind the kit and de St. Aubin grabbed a guitar and sang “Punishers” and “Groping Dogs Gushing Blood.” They finished the set with “Riding with My Girls” and “Evangeline,” with Livingston again plunging into the audience.

With a couple of key songs still missing, the crowd knew they were not done. The deafening chant of “one more song” soon brought the band back out to perform “My Hot Piss” and “Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry for the Delay).” Livingston then unsheathed a medieval style sword that was nearly as big as her, hopped down in front of the barricade, and used the enormous blade to “knight” a few ladies in the front row before climbing back on stage and finishing the encore with, what else, but the full metal racket of “Throw Yourself to the Sword” which sent the crowd into an expected frenzy.

This was honestly one the best shows I’ve seen in years. The band’s energy is endless and their chemistry with each other and their fans is undeniable. I don’t think anyone left disappointed.

Die Spitz will continue a run of headlining shows through the spring and early summer along with a London stadium show opening for the Foo Fighters. They will also be performing at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Hellfest, Pinkpop, Download, and a just about every other notable fest in 2026.  With the excitement currently surrounding them, they are certain to be a highlight at each of these shows so if you’d like to see them in a small club, this may be your last chance. There is no telling how high their star may rise in the coming months.