MACHINE OIL
DEATH INDUSTRIAL / DRONE / NOISE
Machine Oil is the electronic project of Everett Dolgner, using samplers, drum machines, synthesizers, and field recordings to create heavy rhythms, drone, and layered textures.
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Machine Oil is the electronic project of Everett Dolgner, using samplers, drum machines, synthesizers, and field recordings to create heavy rhythms, drone, and layered textures. Melodies move through layers of effects, sometimes exposed, sometimes buried in distortion. The music moves between sparse passages and dense layers of sound.
Live sets build on existing songs, patterns, and sequences, leaving room for new sounds to emerge. Dolgner reshapes the material as the performance unfolds, adding, removing, and transforming layers of sound.
Machine Oil performs in several configurations: Dolgner solo, a duo with Beth Dolgner on spoken word, or an expanded ensemble with additional collaborators. Live setups combine Elektron samplers and drum machines with synthesizers, including modular systems.
LIVE PERFORMANCE.
Watch the Erica Synths Garage session.
LIVE AT ERICA SYNTHS GARAGE
Published 20 October 2025 / Riga, Latvia
SELECTED MUSIC.
ERICA SYNTHS
GARAGE.
Machine Oil spent a week in residence at the Erica Synths Garage studio in Riga, Latvia, culminating in a live performance filmed for their YouTube channel. The accompanying feature explores the project’s approach to sound, texture, and live performance.
READ THE FEATURE ↗PERFORMANCE & TECH.
FORMAT & EQUIPMENT
Machine Oil performs solo, with Beth Dolgner on spoken word, or with additional collaborators. Set lengths range from 20 minutes to three hours and can be adapted to the venue and event.
The setup travels in one to three flight cases. Solo performances use one self-contained case; collaborative performances require additional cases. Machine Oil supplies a mixer suitable for the performance and can bring equipment stands or use suitable stands provided by the venue.
SETUP & SOUNDCHECK
Allow up to 30 minutes for solo performances or performances with Beth Dolgner. For performances with additional collaborators, allow 30–60 minutes. Timing will be confirmed for each booking.
AUDIO & MONITORING
All performers, including spoken word and additional collaborators, route through Machine Oil’s mixer. A balanced stereo pair is provided on ¼-inch TRS connections. Machine Oil also supplies direct boxes and can provide the stereo pair on XLR connections.
Machine Oil supplies its own in-ear monitoring setup. When Beth Dolgner performs, her microphone, microphone stand, and in-ear monitoring setup are also supplied.
POWER
The setup requires one power outlet. Machine Oil supplies power conditioners, power strips, and cables up to 20 feet long, using powerCON connectors within the setup.
STAGE SPACE
The solo setup requires approximately 5 feet wide by 4 feet deep. Performances with Beth require additional standing space for her. Other collaborators require approximately 5 additional feet of width per performer. The final layout will be confirmed for each booking.
CONTACT.
For booking enquiries, include the venue, city, proposed date, and performance format.