Coming from Long Island, New York, electronic music group Machine Girl brought their PsychoWarrior Tour to Orlando at The Beacham on March 9th, 2026. Originally a solo project by Matt Stephenson, it became a duo with percussionist Sean Kelly and, in 2024, was joined by guitarist Lucy Caputi. A mash-up of electronic punk and hardcore, their unique and rowdy sound has an undeniable impression to anyone who sees them live.

Kicking off the show, LustSickPuppy brought an attitude that was loud, unapologetic, and hype enough to get the crowd going. Also coming from New York City, their music is a fusion of digital hardcore and hip hop, performed with a side of humor and rawness. The set ended with the crowd super soaked, by not only the dancing, but the water gun brought on stage by the artist, leaving the crowd itching for more.

Next up, Show Me The Body, an American post-hardcore band from New York City, had a thunderous entrance, literally shaking the ground I was standing on. As I was engulfed in the loud bass, the band continued the night with hair whipping, moshing, and lead vocalist Julian Cashwan Pratt keeping the crowd engaged and energized for the main act.

With the most loud, booming bass I have ever heard, Machine Girl had an unforgettable entrance, and it was immediately noticeable with the crowd. They started off the night with songs from their newest album PsychoWarrior: MG Ultra X, with songs like “We Don’t Give a F**k” and “Come On Baby, Scrape My Data.” 

After a few songs to warm up the audience, moshpits and crowd-surfing were already brewing when lead singer Stephenson hopped off the stage, over the barricade, and into the sea of fans, thriving in the midst of an already chaotic jumble. Stephenson pursued into the waves, making his way to the sides of the venue, and later that night moving onto the second story of The Beacham, hanging on the sides of the walls with the patrons in VIP.

To top off the night, the encore included “Cyan Hardcore,” a song only played live a handful of times, the first time on this tour being played a few nights ago. The energy of the crowd never relented, and carried on until the venue lights came on.

Since opening for 100 gecs in 2023, Machine Girl has grown a large and loyal fanbase enough to fill up The Beacham to the brim with enthusiastic and excited fans. This show left a lasting impression on myself, as one of the most insane and passionate performances I have ever seen, from both the audience and the artists themselves.

Photos and Review by Laila Esquilin