Del Boca Vista sneak on the setlist, playing a few tracks as early arrivals enter. They entertain with their Silversun Pickups'-style fuzz-pop, noise-rock sound. But after a few tracks, it's all over way too soon.

Arbes are up next. Their set adds to the dreamy landscape of the night. This three-piece shoegaze band has a unique sound — as though Sonic Youth and Massive Attack had a musical baby. Bass plays the main riff, which allows the guitar to explore beautiful, atmospheric licks. They have a heavy drum and bass sound, which they use to manipulate time and rhythm patterns. Jess Zanoni's vocals are sweet and, like the guitar work, add a beautiful, dreamlike quality.  

The main support, Caroline No is another female-fronted band. Caroline No put the audience in a trance. There's no bass; the drummer keeps the rhythm with very fluid beats. On top, two guitars play a series of moody pop riffs and licks. Singer Caroline Kennedy's sweet, breathy voice floats in and out over instrumentation. There's a '50s-pop vibe to Caroline No's sound. 

Tonight is the third night of Hollow Everdaze's Wednesdays in April residency at The Tote. The band dedicates the gig to a friend (and huge supporter of their music) who recently passed away. A blue, or sometimes red, wash shines over Hollow Everdaze as they calmly perform, eyes closed as if they're lost in the music. The addition of keys and violin adds an atmospheric, psychedelic layer to their sound, which sits atop Britpop-style vocals, guitars and drums. The audience sways to the rich, lush musical landscape Hollow Everdaze create. Their musicianship is insane. As a band, they move effortlessly through rhythm and harmonic changes effortlessly. Warcry is a standout track.

Before their final song of the night, frontman Dan Baulch breaks a string. "Would anyone be so kind as lend me a guitar for one more?" he asks and promises that he'll be gentle. The guitarist from Arbes, Sam Pannifex, jumps up and offers his guitar. The band wrap the set up with Out Your Window, which features a Celtic-style violin intro. Hollow Everdaze truly live up to their name and we leave in a daze.