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    Black Mambas, Mala Vista, Highlighter Rabies

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    Tuesday, May 26, 2026

    8:00 PM

    Alphaville

    Brooklyn, NY

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Highlighter Rabies, a New York–based rock/pop group heard on small-to-midroom bills around the city and at Sleepwalk, plays Alphaville alongside Black Mambas and Mala Vista. Their sets favor compact song forms, direct vocal lines and a rhythm section that keeps arrangements moving; the band emphasizes clarity over spectacle, using tempo changes and tight transitions to shape the performance.

    About the Artists

    Black Mambas

    Black Mambas

    garage rockpower pop

    Black Mambas are a New York City rock group working in the garage rock and power pop lane. They’ve appeared on bills at Alphaville, including shared nights with Mala Vista and Highlighter Rabies, situating them in the city’s small-room circuit.

    Mala Vista

    Mala Vista

    garage rockpower pop

    Mala Vista is a New York City–based group that turns up on mixed bills at Alphaville, including shared nights with Black Mambas and Highlighter Rabies. Their recorded footprint sits close to garage rock and power pop, with a small but growing listenership online.

    Highlighter Rabies

    Highlighter Rabies is a New York–based rock/pop group heard on small-to-midroom bills around the city, including sets at Sleepwalk. Their shows tend to favor compact song forms, with direct vocal lines and a rhythm section that keeps the arrangements moving.