Drug Church in Buenos Aires: Catharsis, Energy, and Empathy from the Stage

April 17, 2025 Sunray Magazine

After 9:40 p.m., the anxiety was palpable at the Bula. While the technical crew finished setting up everything on stage, the audience crowded into the front rows, cell phones in hand, taking photos of the pedals as if they were relics. The excitement was palpable.

When Drug Church finally took the stage, they did so with brutal power. Despite vocalist Patrick Kindlon dealing with a vocal problem—for which he immediately apologized—the band never slowed down. Their dedication was total.

At one point, Patrick told the audience that he had only been able to walk for a few hours and that the country was beautiful. Aware of their surroundings and the type of audience they had in front of them, Kindlon paused to ask something particular: if anyone decided to jump off the stage, they should do so carefully, without landing on their knee to avoid hurting someone else. A simple gesture, but one that reflects the spirit of respect the band conveys even amidst the chaos of sound.

Between songs, the singer also took the opportunity to chat a bit with the crowd. His approachability and knowledge of the country’s economic and social situation were striking. He said, “We know your country’s dollar is screwed right now and some of you are in ruins, yet you made an effort to come, and we are grateful.”, a kid in the audience translated what Patrick said, but with a slightly different message, saying, “They know the country is in shambles because of the shitty government we have, so let’s make a mess of it.”

It wasn’t just a show; it was also a moment of empathy and genuine connection.

The setlist was a blast, covering several key moments from their discography:

• Grubby

• Avoidarama

• World Impact

• Fun’s Over

• Bliss Out

• But Does it Work?

• Slide 2 Me

• Mad Care

• Demolition Man

• Unlicensed Guidance Counselor