Bull Heather, King Sans, Solemn Grey
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.Backed up at live shows by her band, The Bloodflowers, Bull is energetic, passionate, irreverent, and, most of all, loud as hell. King Sans is gothic noisepunk from the shadows of chicago Solemn Grey is Post Hardcore with skramz influence. FFO Touché Amoré, Deafeter, One Step Closer, Title Fight
LiFECYCLiST, Dogshit, HEX TOY
LiFECYCLiST- We sound like what happens when the gangly-guitar driven 90’s rock sound gets tossed into a psychedelic chamber of sonic serenity. Our tunes dynamically shift from quiet to loud throughout their existence, and the joy/pain we are able to express in playing them cleanses our senses, an we hope it’ll do the same for concert goers 🙂 Dogshit is a paw punk trio from Chicago and Wauconda. They make music for everyone’s inner beast to bark, howl, laugh, cry, and sigh to. They gather influence from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Rancid, Josie and the Pussycats, Fidlar, and your mom, while also trying to incorporate their own special stinky flavor to the mix. HEX TOY is a spooky sexy groovy pop from Chicago
Shmoo, Aubrey Jane, Edie McKenna, Josephine
Meet Teddy—Through trembling synthesizers, guitars awash in distortion, and drums recorded on bedroom microphones comes Shmoo’s sympathetic falsetto, issuing lyrics of deep introspection and painfully raw expression. Moving from San Francisco to New Orleans and recording every instrument alone, Shmoo has devoted themself to this kind of aching and personal art, but in their creation you will hear no melancholy. Let us not mince words: in Shmoo’s music there is an inescapable affection for tenderness, and on top of this tenderness is constructed a baroque structure of layered instrumentation, enveloping harmonies, and a depth of feeling designed to create the community of peace and goodwill encapsulated in the music. It bypasses completely the impulse to depress, and if you let it, it will touch you not at your ears but at the level of the spine.— Statement by Graham Boswell Aubrey Jane has many dynamics and voices inside her, yet each sound is equally impactful. There’s a dual nature to her music, with her harmonious vocals often softening the brutal and visceral lyricism. Jane meets you where you are— whether you’ve just fallen in love for the first time, feel like you’ll never fall in love again, or are floating somewhere in-between… She’s been there, done that, and will help you feel your way through it. In a harmonic convergence of bewitching lyricism and layered guitars, Jane’s music speaks to the heart. Above all, Jane remains unapologetic in her art, embracing fully the beauty, pain, and fragility of everyday life. –Noa Jamir has many dynamics and voices inside her, yet each sound is equally impactful. There’s a dual nature to her music, with her harmonious vocals often softening the brutal and visceral lyricism. Jane meets you where you are— whether you’ve just fallen in love for the first time, feel like you’ll never fall in love again, or are floating somewhere in-between… She’s been there, done that, and will help you feel your way through it. In a harmonic convergence of bewitching lyricism and layered guitars, Jane’s music speaks to the heart. Above all, Jane remains unapologetic in her art, embracing fully the beauty, pain, and fragility of everyday life. –Noa Jamir Edie McKenna is a singer-songwriter from Saint Paul, MN now based in Chicago, IL. Best known as the lead singer in rock band Modern Nun, her solo project focuses on a more simple folk sound. McKenna plays with colorful lyrics, simple chords, and universal (and specific) truths, hoping she’ll strike a chord you understand. Josephinendie singer songwriter whose music can sound like three songs in one. Recently released a single “Machine” and currently recording an LP.
K.XXIV, Jamir, Mike DFG, Kdrippie, 312MAFIA (DJ Set)
My name is K.XXIV and I’m a Recording Artist, Lyricist, and Producer currently based in Chicago, IL. Since 2018, I’ve made it my mission to spread my message on mental health and creative self-expression through my music. With a mix of sounds to the likes of Tyler, The Creator, $uicideboy$, and BROCKHAMPTON, I always aim to give a one-of-a-kind performance that exceeds audience expectations. Mike DFG, an emerging Hip Hop artist from Chicago’s Westside, is making waves in the underground hip-hop scene with his iconic voice, unique blend of energetic beats and raw, unfiltered lyrics that reflect life in Chicago. Known for his captivating stage presence and versatile sound, Mike has released standout projects like his self-mixed EP Line Of Fire and debut mixtape Love Letter To The West. He’s performed at iconic venues like Reggie’s Rock Club, Schubas, and SXSW, and is also an active member of Chicago’s Grammy Chapter and the John Walt Foundation. Beyond being an artist, he empowers fellow artists and his community through his nonprofit, Bigger Than The City. Jamir is an upcoming rapper with a unique styleand flow unlike any other artist coming fromChicago. Starting his music career in December of 2022, he has experienced unprecedented growth with his hit song, “100 HXES”. With his fast paced and playful production and lyricism, you are guaranteed to play it back and move to the beat. Kdrippie – I would consider myself a melodic artist, people should be excited to see me perform based off of vibes that are being set throughout the music Also featuring 312MAFIA (DJ Set)
Curt Oren, Public Ritual, Chelsea Bridge/Merlin Brando
Curt Oren used to be one guy. As fate would have it, ever since playing a show at Cole’s Bar with Chrissy Corazza almost a year ago to the day, they’ve been together as one. Curt hasn’t played solo since, having been quoted as saying playing solo “sucks.” Thankfully the dynamic duo of Chrissy and Curty will surely razzle dazzle with thrills, chills, and yes, fresh baked chocolate chip cookies (with vegan and gluten-free options available!) If you were hoping to come to Cole’s to see a 100% renewable love powered multimedia rock and roll extravaganza filled with both sights and sounds, then surely you’ve come to the right place How to describe Chelsea Bridge? Choose one of the options below, or, write in a suggestion: Tragic blasted out symphonic pop // Lush Ambient Layers // Juicy experimental violin // Other: _____ Merlin Brando describes themselves as a Magician from the underground Also joined by Public Ritual
MINKA, Ovef Ow, Glad Rags, Hot Honey
MINKA / Ovef Ow / Glad Rags / Hot Honey Join us for an evening of bangers. Funky, electronic, rock…dance..jazz..sexy..Japanese inspired…well, there’s really no way to fully capture the experiences and sounds of Philly-born band, MINKA. But if you want to let your imagination run wild…let’s pretend some scientists got in the lab and crossed Bowie with Prince, and then sprinkled in some Talking Heads. Chicago’s Ovef Ow have been making synth heavy art punk for the better part of the last ten years, pulling influences that seem to range from B-52s and Devo to The Raincoats and Sleater-Kinney. Agitation is met with upbeat party anthems, paired together to create a swarm of new wave jangle and rough but friendly post-punk. Synths peel, drip, and flail across guitars, bass, and drums, ringing out with surfy exuberance, the band’s entire mood shifting between sunburnt joy to a stumbling sense of bliss. (by Dan Goldin, @post_trash_) Glad Rags is a music collective from Chicago that blends chamber pop, psychedelic rock, new wave, electronica, and experimental jazz. Hot Honey makes alternative emo with a love for taco bell
Yon T, Mike DFG, Tiwa Bleu and His Chosen Few
Yon T has an underground rap sound similar to icytwat, bashfortheworld, lucki and $uicide boy$. It is high energy and engaging music for the crowd to enjoy and have a good time to. Hailing from the West$ide part of Chicago, Mike DFG is one of the most versatile and underrated artists in the bubbling Chicago underground scene bringing a fresh perspective to the hip-hop world. With his iconic voice, wide array of songs for all music tastes and a captivating stage presence, he’s been making waves as a true favorite in the underground scene for years.His style blends energetic beats in ways that can only be described as anthemic. Providing a raw and unfiltered glimpse into his world, a journey through the highs and lows of life in Chicago. He’s truly found his footing in perfecting his sound with his most ambitious projects to date with his self mixed & mastered EP “Line Of Fire” & his debut Mixtape “Love Letter To The West” in October setting the city ablaze proving that Mike DFG’s a force to be reckoned with & that he is here to stay. Having already amazed crowds at a plethora of venues, such as Reggie’s Rock Club, Ramova Theatre, Schubas, The Metro, Subterranean, Bookclub Chicago,Gman Tavern & even performing in Texas for SXSW weekend, he’s definitely an artist you don’t want to miss out on. Gustavo Flores(Tiwa Bleu), is a jazz artist, producer, and bandleader from Aurora. His sound stems from the spiritual era of jazz the 60’s and 70’s.
Big Chemical, Marvin Stumbles, Dogcatcher
Big Chemical is a twangy indie rock band formed in Ann Arbor and currently based in Chicago. They take inspiration from The Band, Dear Nora, and The Replacements to bring a complex and high energy performance. Marvin Stumbles is a Chicago based songwriter & musician who, along with his extraterrestrial band of misfits & gamblers, specializes in expanding the space between time, employing a catalog of carefully crafted caricatures woven into cosmic cadences that contain themes of longing, dismay, & epic peril… as well as adventure, intense hope, & irrational faith in humanity itself. He may stumble, he may trip… but he never falls. Since its inception as the songwriting project of Chicago-based Iowa expat Mitch McAndrew, Dogcatcher has grown into a dynamic, twangy, and agile starting 5 that isn’t afraid to crash the boards.
Great Ocean Waters, Sweet Bike, Binx, Supercorp
Great Ocean Waters is a female fronted four-piece powerhouse that pulls inspiration from ’90s alternative, hardcore, pop and punk music. Think Paramore meets Gin Blossoms meets Every Time I Die. They have been playing shows around Chicago for over 10 years and have gratefully taken the stage at places like House of Blues, Beat Kitchen, Elbo Room and many others.Chicago outfit Binx are a blend of punk and midwestern emoSupercorp is The Lou Bega of Punk RockSweet Bike that fucked up evil emo band
Evann McIntosh, Growing Boys, Sulkworm
Evann McIntosh mixes dark alt-pop and dreamy R&B with streaks of hip-hop, jazz, and funk, grappling with growth and evolution, gender identity and sexuality, freedom, and self-expression. Their writing is as insightful as it is unpredictable, alternating between earnest poeticism and playful acrobatics, and the production is similarly adventurous, wrapping their performances in lush, magnetic arrangements. Even at its most densely layered, the music remains a work of pure intimacy, unraveling the mysteries of their psyche one song at a time. Evann is currently at work on their debut album, due out in 2025. Growing Boys is a local Chicago duo-singer folk band. Sulkworm is an alternative singer/songwriter based in Chicago citing inspiration from artists such as Elliott Smith and Alex G.