Kacie Brown & The Vision, The Megan Esther Band, Bread On Fork, and Haj
Kacie Brown (b. 2001) is a Neo-Soul/Pop singer-songwriter currently based in Chicago.Alongside her band, “The Vision” she has performed locally around the area, spreading messages of love and body acceptance. Kacie references many Black artists as her main influence of artistry. Sonically she notes Minnie Ripperton, Mariah Carey, and Micheal Jackson as artists who have inspired her greatly. The vocalist has recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago, with a BM in Contemporary, Urban and Popular Music with a focus in performance and songwriting. Her sophomore single “love” is being released very soon. And she’s been working on an EP and an album.
Chrissy Corazza, Curt Oren, Extravision
Chrissy is an Iowa-born Chicago musician who plays bass for a variety of local acts including Janet Blackwell, The Megan Esther Band, and b.lake. Primarily, she sings, writes, and plays bass for the highly collaborative six-piece band Public Ritual.Extravision is a band from Iowa and makes psychedelic prairie music. Their new album “Temporary Fountain” explores a blend of acoustic and electronic instrumentation and experiments with glitchy textures a la Animal Collective, Bon Iver, and Frank Ocean.
King Sans, Killmoves, Bull Heather + The Bloodflowers, Damage Dames
Chicago’s altrock/noisepunk duo: King Sans set out with each performance to combine visceral raw energy with melancholic lulls to deliver a night you won’t soon forget.Killmoves is a 4 piece alternative/post-hardcore band founded in Chicago in 2022.Bull Heather is a musical project and persona that is as much inspired by glam and drag culture as she is alt metal or 2000s diva pop music, performing songs that explore the experience of queerness in our current tumultuous era through the lens of heavy and off-kilter rock music influenced by acts such as Black Dresses, the Pixies, and Mitski.Damage Dames is a catchy two-piece lofi dance punk with a skosh of weirdness.
La Femme – Black Friday Bounce
La Femme – Black Friday Bounce NOLA BOUNCE – BMORE CLUB – TWERK JAMS Sounds by Icey BBY DJ Zuni Mobeethicc GOGO Sets By Kazmo Universe Hosted by Harlem Nyte
Kai Akili, NileXNile, Boys VS Girls
With various sounds ranging from poetic, somber ballads to lyrical sonnets, Kai Akili has shown a great ability to be versatile. The Chicago emcee traversed his way through the open mic circuit during high school, eventually finding a deeper love for music through learning music theory. His background in music created a mold of neo-soul mixed in with hip-hop, which are just some of the many elements that can be found throughout his music.
The Courts, North by North, LLO LLO
The Courts is a place. Loud rock music from Chicago, IL.North by North is the rock & roll dream of two weirdos from Chicago. Their music has been forged through years of teen angst, twenty-something alienation, sleeping in vans and living on a stage.LLO LLO is a power pop band from Chicago formed in 2021 that takes influences from groups such as The Police, The Replacements, Slow Pulp, Oasis, and Superheaven.
Deserta, Sunshy
Deserta: Through a patchwork of reverb-tinged textures – drone guitars, lingering synths and driving percussion – the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Doty weaves together stories of care, frustration and catharsis that ultimately stretch to a gentle resolve. On new album Every Moment, Everything You Need, Doty chronicles the kind of year we all fear, full of uncertainty, tension and sustained pressure, and transforms it into a celebration of perseverance. It’s an essential reminder that we have the power to shape the stories we tell. The LP was mixed by Dave Fridmann (Tame Impala, Mogwai, Interpol), with Beach House and Slowdive producer Chris Coady engineering and co-producing.Sunshy is a noise pop band from Chicago. Their sonic signature weaves together swirling, distorted chords, searing guitar riffs, and captivating vocals, conjuring a cathartic tapestry of ethereal chaos.
Super Bowl Jersey Party
Are y’all ready for an unforgettable night of great music and community? Front Row Live and Vibe Variety bring you a Super Bowl Jersey Party Featuring DJ Creed, Kickn Kenny, DJ Spzbaby and DJ Devonn See you there, Chicago!
Sophia Cruz, M.E.H., MVTE
Sophia Cruz is a Funk, Neosoul singer and musician taking influence from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Allen Stone, Hiatus Kaiyote Amy Winehouse and more. Her origins trace back to growing up in a household with parents as musicians. Her inspiration for becoming a multi-instrumentalist is nothing but a reflection of the environment she was raised in. Learning and listening to anything from Funk and Jazz, to Opera and Folk. She attended Columbia College Chicago for undergrad and received a bachelor’s in vocal performance and a minor in music business. She has continually been writing, recording, and performing her original music. With soulful wisdom in her sound of rich, warm vocals in funky, pocketed grooves, she continues to offer a fresh perspective on music new and old inspired by the foundation of classic Funk, Soul and RnB.
Gamma Ray, Jim The Kid, Henry Morris Band
Gamma Ray: Noisey Garage Rock out of Columbus OH