Faux Real at Empty Bottle

Faux Real, the Franco-American art pop duo comprising brothers Elliott and Virgile Arndt, brings their high-octane DIY performance to Chicago's Empty Bottle. Known for matching costumes, synchronized dance routines, and crowd-splitting high-kicks, the duo delivers an unhinged blend of Iggy Pop energy and Eurodance boyband flair. Their live show tows the line between pop potential and off-kilter eccentricity, creating a magnetic atmosphere where order and chaos collide.

Since their 2020 debut, Faux Real has steadily expanded their sonic and visual universe, with their 2024 debut album *Faux Ever* earning critical acclaim. Following the lead single "That Far," their second studio album *Poison Time* is set for release in September 2026. This headlining tour offers a rare chance to catch a band that thrives on contradiction, blending visceral rawness with polished artifice in a way that keeps audiences guessing what's real and what's faux.