Mellow Honey, Kay Zone, The Tracies
Embrace the psychonautic cerebrum-space pioneers, Mellow Honey! Tune out the dreary noise of the fluorine-powered mind campaign cast upon you by the elite. A glorious composition of acoustic propagation will carry you into a contemplative realm exploring the very fibers that hold together the reality of being. Join us in our exposition of human nature, the endless cycle of the work routine, and the modern day emotional anesthesia. also featuring Kay Zone and The Tracies
Soaps, Paper Hotel, First Electric, When the Wall Breaks Down
Paper Hotel is an experimental indie rock band- with themes of tension, push and pull, and vulnerability. First Electric is the solo project of singer, songwriter, and audio engineer Ellis Korblick Jay. The project’s all-genre approach to music is reflected in everything it does, whether that be writing songs, putting together a band for a live show, or curating a bill. First Electric’s songwriting process relies heavily on sample based rhythms and sequenced electronics to craft songs that feature introspective lyrics and guitar playing that ranges from riffs to sparse harmonies. However, it’s not common for these original arrangements to make it to the stage. Leaning into the intangible nature of live performance, no two live shows ever sound the same. Defined by collaboration, live shows are the project’s opportunity to work with and highlight local musicians that have left an impact on First Electric and his music. Joined by a different line up for every show, First Electric works with the strengths of a given ensemble to push his songs into uncharted sonic territories. The project also aims to build bridges between the many music scenes in Chicago by putting together bills with artists of all sounds and styles. When the Wall Breaks Down – Spontaneous, shapeshifting, ever-evolving improvised music from Chicago. Also featuring Soaps
Dog Guitar, Electronic Mothership, Ten Til Dead
DOG GUITAR is a group of several local fREaKs bringing you queer punk chaos. Electric Mothership is a Chicago-made, Afrofuturist psych rock band inspired by Funkadelic. They merge heavy metal riffs with psychedelic themes, over the top visuals, and radically inclusive energy. Their music is a call to action—equal parts sonic assault and alien rave. Dubbed “fierceness of femininity” by AfroPunk, lead vocalist GoldGrrl is a living vortex whose voice sucks in anything within earshot. Electric Mothership builds immersive, techno-spiritual spaces with cutting edge lighting and original songs. They have performed at Museum of Contemporary Art, Book Club, and are artists-in-residence at University City Church. Ten Til Dead – We are a Hardcore Nu-Punk band ; people should come see us because we not only encourage the audience to dance but to come together and unleash their inner spirit, from dancing to building a community
Miss Ma’amShe presents Mall Drag co-hosted by Neutral Gena
Miss Ma’amShe presents Mall Drag Let’s go to the mall!Coming all the way from New York City- Miss. Ma’amShe brings her iconically hilarious homage to days of Juicy Couture & Jeans. Come see a stacked drag show full of your favorite Chicago Drag Artists giving you exactly what you need… some mall drag! co-hosted by Neutral Gena featuring: Bambi Banks DiDa Ritz (RuPaul’s Drag Race) Secret Queen with music by Miss Toto
Moth Cock, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter, Naturalblkinvention, Support, Paige Naylor
Moth cock is Pat and Doug good friends who’ve been making a goofy brand of noisey jazz music for the past 20 years. Tasha’s Hideous Laughter is a freely improvised duo project consisting of friends Max Allison (Mukqs, Hausu Mountain) and Joey Meland (Cocojoey). Much like the project’s namesake D&D spell, they aim to stun audiences with uncontrollable laughter. Expect to be joyfully frozen in place by kaleidoscopic synth landscapes, piano improvisation, no wave breakdowns, operatic dreamscapes, shrieking hellscapes, and abundant sample chopping across a multi-act improvised set. The only rule is there is no rehearsal. We might get stunned too. Support (Nicole Alonso and Melon Sprout) disorients samples and field recordings into the furthest edges of their sonic origination. Bending and flexing sound sources into scintillating glitches, and oscillating throbs, Support weaves meaning through meticulously textural, rhythmic, and atmospheric explorations. Paige Alice Naylor is a Chicago-based experimental vocalist, sound artist. Through sound-making and performance, she investigates time, perception, the breakdown of language, and themes of death through electronically processed voice, multichannel sound installation, hardware electronics, tape loops, handmade electronics, and samplers. =RYN= will accompany with live analog video synthesis using glitch and video feedback to respond to sound. Also featuring Naturalblkinvention
R&Burlesque – Brown Sugar
R&Burlesque pays tribute to the Godfather of Neo-Soul; D’Angelo. Join us for a night of music, sensuality and the most soulful audience in Chicago. Starring; Po’Chop Performances by; Lady Carress’Ha Blaque Diamond Aaliyah Christina Sam The Siren Afterparty until close with DJs Mobeethicc & Love Day!
R&Burlesque – The Sweetest Taboo
Join us for a night honoring the iconic band of quiet storm vibes – SADE Resident DJ Mobeethicc & Guest Host Marilee are taking us on a journey filled with sensuality, comedy and of course- live performance! Bring your lovers, friends or better yet..meet someone special before the show 😉 Live Performances by: Plezher SSSea Dhalia Dutch Lady Slay Featuring JezeBelly Headliners Charlie Cakesss Tila Von Twirl
Don Bloom, Authentic Pines, Poster Girl
DON BLOOM HAS BEEN STEADILY RISING IN THE CHICAGO MUSIC SCENE SINCE 2021, CARVING OUT A LANE WITH HIS CONSISTENT AND GENRE-BLENDING SOUND. RELEASING NEW MUSIC EVERY TWO WEEKS, HE’S BUILT A GROWING CATALOG THAT REFLECTS BOTH HIS CREATIVE RANGE AND RELENTLESS WORK ETHIC.A TRUE ONE-MAN POWERHOUSE, BLOOM WRITES, PRODUCES, RECORDS, MIXES, AND PERFORMS EVERYTHING HIMSELF. AS A MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST AND SONGWRITER, HIS MUSIC WEAVES BETWEEN INDIE, ALTERNATIVE, AND EXPERIMENTAL SOUNDS, ALWAYS PUSHING BOUNDARIES WHILE STAYING TRUE TO HIS VOICE.WITH MOMENTUM BUILDING AND A TOUR PLANNED FOR EARLY 2026, DON BLOOM IS PROVING THAT CONSISTENCY, VISION, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY CAN GO A LONG WAY AND HE’S JUST GETTING STARTED. Authentic Pines is an Alt-Punk band from the Chicago area – They have been active since April 2017 and have amassed a local following for their intense live shows, hard-hitting punk tracks, and vibrant personas. Poster Girl is an alternative band weaving together the warmth of indie pop with the grit of 90s alternative and 2000s rock revival. Critics have drawn comparisons to Mazzy Star, beabadoobee, Clairo, Paramore, and The Cranberries, their songs mix shimmering melodies with moody guitar lines and lyrics that feel like late-night confessions. With equal parts playfulness and vulnerability, Poster Girl makes music that sounds like nostalgia reimagined for right now.
Man-Eaters, Mr. Clit and the Pink Cigarettes, The Metric Ton, Nightfreak
Man-Eaters – Soft rock performed by hard men Mr. Clit and the Pink Cigarettes – Garagey-punk! They might be excited cause we are silly colorful and total goofballs! The Metric Ton – A conglomerate of sounds from Cincinnati, Ohio, embarking on a celebratory tour of our latest album, Can’t It All Be So Simple? NightFreak – Blood, sweat, and beers. We play fast, loud, and frantic heavy metal tinged punk. We have a sold out LP on Big Neck Records and have toured a ton which has helped us build up a loyal following. We are known for our wild and energetic live shows! For fans of Annihilation Time, Motorhead, Gang Green also featuring Maneaters
French Inhaler, Side Hug, Kangaroo, JFK Healthworld
French Inhaler hail from Logan Square, Chicago. The trio play a blend of 80’s new wave synth-pop with a modern post-punk ethos. For fans of Joy Division, The Wedding Present,The Postal Service. On their debut album New Language, Chicago’s Side Hug encourages us to embrace change both in our lives and in their sound. Released on Easy Does It Records, it’s a bold reinvention of the band’s sound and spirit. The 10-track project is anchored in change — embracing it, surviving it, and emerging with clarity.New Language marks a sonic evolution for the band, moving beyond the nostalgic indie-folk of their earlier releases into the atmospheric textures of post-punk, shoegaze, and art rock. Produced by writing partners Allan Cardenas (guitar/bass/synth) and Lyd Landor (guitar/vocals), and engineered/mixed/mastered by Erik Rasmussen at Chicago’s Palisade Studios, the album is as raw as it is refined, fusing twinkling guitars, serrated basslines, and synth flourishes with emotionally resonant songwriting.“The album really focuses on this idea of change: accepting it, learning from it, and letting things go,” says Landor. “Things kind of suck right now, but they will get better. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other.”Following a string of transformations, from relationship upheavals to lineup shifts and newfound sobriety, Side Hug’s New Language mirrors personal growth with musical reinvention. The band crafts a new identity that’s moody, melodic, and defiantly hopeful. Kangaroo is a band of contrasts. They’re loud and noisy, but their songs are hyper-melodic and practically beg to be sung along to. They’re brain-pummeling rock and roll, but they tackle deeper subjects in their lyrics. They’re a punk band that has a nuanced view on religion and spirituality. Chicago’s JFKhealthworld blend shoegaze haze with emo heart, creating songs that are equal parts cathartic and catchy. Known for their choreography and Heelys, they bring sincerity and energy to every set. Fresh off their show with Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) and Emperor X, JFKhealthworld deliver a live experience that’s as heartfelt as it is unforgettable.