Prathloons, Caleb Nichols, Winefred RT, Silo’s Choice
Prathloons is the Chicago-based songwriting project of Collin Dall formed in 2018. Dall’s songwriting layers poetic, melancholic lyrics atop glacial arrangements on guitar, drums, piano, & violin. The songs reminisce on the mess of getting old, the woes of long-term relationships, & accepting that the meaning of our time on earth is simpler than we think: to love and listen, and to hope for the same in return.Caleb Nichols is a queer poet and musician from a working class family in California. Caleb’s critically acclaimed rock opera “Ramon” was released on iconic indie label Kill Rock Stars in 2022, and his next KRS album is out in fall 2023. Winefred RT is the indie folk-rock solo project of Zoe Bockhorst. Coming out of Madison, WI and now based in Chicago, IL, Winefred RT’s music weaves together clever, cutting lyrics and delicate vocals. Described once by a fan as like “if Joni Mitchell […] grew up with internet access”Silo’s Choice is the alias of Jon Massey, Chicagoan, who since 2010 has amassed an encyclopedic catalog that bridges Verlaines-ish indie, folk, and contemporary classical.
Moron’s Morons, Night Freak, Satanic Panic, STIFF
Moron’s Morons is a tongue-in-cheek horror inspired punk rock band from Warsaw, Poland with 2 LPs out on Slovenly & Sweet Time Records and singles out on various labels.Night Freak are a feral blend of 70’s riff worship, 80’s hardcore punk, and straight up rocknroll; crammed with frantic back beats, ripping guitar solos, and throat shredding vocals at every turn.Chicago Action Rock!! High energy, high speed tunes made for the rock n roll rats that roam the land. Slam a shot of malort, double fist some beers and get ready for SATANIC PANIC.STIFF is a loud thrash rock and roll band from lake co IL.
The Science Fair (Detroit), Naked Brunch, Paper Cups
Representative of their roots in Detroit, The Science Fair brings an eclectic rock sound that references the deep soul grooves of Motown and fuzzed out guitars of The Stooges, with a pop sensibility that makes you want to dance as much as it makes you want to rage.Naked Brunch is a four-piece rock band from Chicagoland. Groovy, irreverent, and eclectic, this is body-bumping music that’s meant to be seen live. Local Chicago Indie rock group playing all originals calls Rogers Park home. The band practices in RP and can be found playing on the beach at local hotdogs stands, and at venues throughout Chicago. This show will bring you a fusion of Pat Benetar, Dinah Washington and and Heart.
The Daisy Heaves, Machïn, Baby Jesus Paper Boy
Sin, Supercorp, tunnel
Sin. is a supersonic psychedelic garage rock project based out of the depths of the underground music scene in Chicago, Illinois. The band is fronted by Ethan Oliver on vocals and guitar, Brian Chindblom on lead guitar, Joe McTague on bass and Caleb Nelson on drums. This 4 piece powerhouse of a group uses glamourous sparkly chords, fuzzy and spacey guitar tones, simple yet effective rock beats, exhilarating bass lines, and chilling vocals to create a beautiful amalgamation of “Do It Yourself”, psychedelic rock fusion.At its core, Sin. Is a rock and roll group through and through. However, conceptually, Sin. goes much deeper. Front man Ethan Oliver grew up in the Evangelical Christian church, surrounded by missionaries, pastors, and devout followers of Christ. With this upbringing came a lot of shame surrounding things like human desire and emotions, condemned and called Sin, without him fully understanding why. Ethan named the project Sin. as a sort of positive reclamation of the term. Sin. as a project aims to embrace the human experience and reject spiritual transcendence, giving in to desire, lust, gluttony, wrath, etc… Sin. wants you to take pride in your animalistic instincts, and some of the darker parts of your psyche.
Vessel, Butthole, Intoner, Cat Tag
Sometimes hypnotic, sometimes kraut-y, sometimes breakneck, sometimes danceable, sometimes pining, sometimes sly. Atlanta’s Vessel make a sound that could only be the result of these four people together in a room — a sound that is wildly, vividly alive.Butthole. They are the shit.Noise Rock with something for everyone. Have you been Intoned?Cat Tag is a Chicago based post-emo band.
Seth Beck, Morvern Hum, Half Scratches, Twocell
Combining elements of Indie Rock, New Wave, Shoegaze and Dream Pop – Seth Beck creates an ethereal and enveloping world of driving dreamscapes and shining, sparkling fuzz.Morvern Hum is a new shoegaze/dream pop band based in Chicago influenced by bands from the 90s such as Rocketship, Swirlies, and My Bloody Valentine, as well as newer groups like Men I Trust and The Marías.Half Scratches is Chicago art-popLauren Kenyon (Twocell) began her minimalist indie-rock mischief in her childhood bedroom while being trapped by the suffocation that only living in a small town in Colorado can bring. Starting with her phone and the garageband app, she slowly developed her sore-throat sound that only the D.I.Y approach can elevate. The Twocell sound has been likened to that of simplistic folk rock following artists like Brittle Brian, Alex G, and Angel Olsen.
The Anna Maze *VINYL RELEASE*, MiniVanOrchestra, Domania
John Forrest & The Model Citizens, North Warren, Sin.
John Forrest & The Model Citizens are an alternative band based in Minneapolis Minnesota. With an upbeat danceable sound the music tries to capture the changing dynamics of love, self-destruction, loneliness, and isolation in the digital age.
Chicago Es Chingon: La Reserva, DJ Curt Henny, PARTYWATCHER, T.M.I, Mami Zaddy, Rhymster, El Bulldogg Duran, SADBXIII
Chicago Es Chingon: La ReservaFeaturing: DJ Curt Henny, PARTYWATCHER, T.M.I, Mami Zaddy, Rhymster, El Bulldogg Duran, SADBXIII ESSSE GÜEY, el chicano Michoacano de Chicago, is a breathe of fresh air not only musically but also in regard to his eclectic fashion sense. Pushing the envelope from the very beginning, his vibrant style and unique sound, make this Tejana and Botas wearing rapper stand out all the more. Proudly representing his Mexican roots, Essse Güey records both in Spanish & English. Fueled by a concoction of rage, love, and passion he turned his pain into beauty and has fun with every lyric he writes. It is clear to see he his style cannot be boxed in and his sound is like nothing you’ve heard before. It’s ever changing and evolving with the times. When he isn’t in the lab creating, The self proclaimed Chicano de Michoacán is pioneering for his fellow Latino people in music. The Chicago artist curates events that mostly showcase the Latinx voice which he feels are under represented in the Chicago music scene. In hosting and performing in these events all over the US and Mexico, Essse Güey, uses his platform to shine a light on the talent and message of his people. El Chicano Michoacano is on a mission to show the world why Chicago es Chingon. Furthermore, the multifaceted rockstar continues to pave a way for himself as an entertainer and entrepreneur, never forgetting his people and where he comes from. Who is Essse Güey? A natural born leader demanding to be heard, respected by many, hungry for success and destined to sore straight into the clouds. A star. Celebrate cinco de Mayo with him at Cole’s Bar on 5/5/24 for a night you wont soon forget.