Dead Sugar, Mel Senese, + Friends

Dead Sugar is a rising American rock band; a collaboration between vocalist Blair Robinson (@blurryxblair) and guitarist NEiL (@neilswanson). They have gained attention for their emotive live performances and haunted concept album. Virus is the soundtrack to the zombie apocalypse. A concept album using the undead as a metaphor for complacency, fear, and emotional decay. Dark, aggressive, and unexpectedly vulnerable, Virus is about survival, self-awakening, and refusing to go numb.

Mel Senese is a Chicago rock artist whose music blends fiery energy with raw honesty, tackling life’s struggles with empowering conviction. Known for her electrifying performances, Mel has shared stages with national acts like Dorothy and The Veronicas, won Chicago’s Big Break in 2017, and built a devoted following through both live shows and her engaging livestreams, which earned features in the Chicago Tribune and on ABC7.