Mors Vitaque / Gates of Dawn / Sorrowmoon

An offering to the altar of life and death, Alkilith and Nightshade join forces in Mors Vitaque: a project that conceptually deals with existence’s cyclical nature. We are born, we die, and we are born again as these two dungeon synth artists explore the dynamics of the life cycle. Brought forth by the minds behind Alkilith, Hyacinth, Amaranth, Shelter, and Nightshade, who are also the founders of the Great Lakes Dungeon Synth circle, Mors Vitaque’s beauty and misery is both a celebration of life and the mourning of what follows. Gates of Dawn (MN) are a Psychedelic Black Metal proffers no easy influence and bears a sound novel and without pretense to any evil darkness or trite melancholy Sorrow Moon (Fort Wayne, IN) is a  3-Piece dungeon synth/atmospheric black metal act.

Joel Medina, Cosmic Jaywalkers

Joel Medina is a Puerto Rican, singer-songwriter and producer based in Chicago. Joel Medina has been in the music industry for 10 + years writing, producing and performing songs in Puerto Rico, Latin America and the United States.The Cosmic Jaywalkers are a Chicago-based ensemble with an eclectic array of influences. Their sax-laden, celestial sounds are born from a fusion of multiple genres including hip-hop, R&B, funk, and rock that pays tribute to the time honored traditions of jazz with brilliant improvisational passages and soulful harmonies.

St. Marlboro, 96 Cougar, Sunvolume

St. Marlboro is a Chicago rock ‘n’ roll band influenced by twangy classic country, ethereal indie rock, and the grit of Chicago punk. The four-piece band creates a unique urban-gothic sound, reminiscent of early 2000’s folk-rock powerhouses.

NOLAN THE NINJA, Judy, Paris Ye

Since 2019, NOLAN (also known as Nolan The Ninja) has been on a tear. He released his acclaimed full-length LP SPORTEE on Mello Music Group, including NOLAN’s breakthrough hit “Oranges”. NOLAN gained global recognition after performing Oranges on the popular music performance series COLORSxSTUDIOS. The Cali-born, Detroit-bred artist / producer has collaborated with some of rap’s most creative artists including Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids, Quelle Chris, Homeboy Sandman, Chris Crack among others. His music has garnered critical praise from Pitchfork, Billboard, Vibe, HipHopDX, OkayPlayer, PassionWeiss & more.

Daniel Gayden, SOSO, YASMINE

Daniel Gayden, a Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist and drummer, emerges as a dynamic force from the vibrant cultural scene of the city’s South Side. With influences shaping his unique voice, Gayden’s rhythmic prowess extends beyond conventional boundaries, blending beats and the soulful resonance of love songs. As a seasoned drummer, he captures the diverse essence of Chicago’s music scene, commanding stages with a magnetic presence as a freelance performer. Gayden’s artistic journey goes beyond the drum kit; he is a visionary creative director, curating immersive experiences that transcend traditional art forms.

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