The Umbrellas, Pleasant Mob
The Umbrellas are four renegade romantics crafting irresistible indie pop hymns. The band’s self-titled 2021 debut album became a breakout moment, winning critical praise and sparking an international tour. Follow-up LP ‘Fairweather Friend’ goes a step further – absorbing the sonic attack of their live shows, it balances this with studio finesse, allowing the San Francisco four-piece to become the band they’ve always aspired to be. At a glance Pleasant Mob evokes a carefree spirit, but below the surface, their uncluttered compositions are a comforting utopia. Their judicious use of tone, color, and melody strike the perfect balance between masculine and feminine energy – take that Piet Mondrian. Their clarity and resolved tension has smoothed down the sharp edges of rock and roll into a joyous flower powered jangle.
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.
A Very Cole’s New Year’s Eve featuring: Colm Lennon, Mold, CW, Emil and the Skinny Hendrixx Experience, DJ Juan M.
Mangoland, Triplets of Gonzo, Winefred RT
COCOJOEY, Kitty Litter, Anita Hart
Harvey Waters, Drook, Thro
Harvey Waters is Earth Tone Goth.Drook is a pop band from Richmond, Virginia.
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.
Miniskirt, The Daisy Heaves, Everyday Specials
Miniskirt has been playing all around Chicago for the past year and a half and just finished recording a full length album that they will be celebrating with this show. Much like their namesake, their songs are short and cheeky.The Daisy Heaves are a nu-psych group from Chicago, ILEveryday Specials is a three-piece rock ‘n roll experience that will turn your bad day into a good one. They leverage everything you love about classic rock and bake it into an alternative punk rock pie.
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.
nadNavillus, Matt Christensen, The Lost Year
Equal parts guitar and vocal driven, sonically and structurally diverse, nadNavillus is the music of Dan Sullivan. A Chicago resident since the late 90s, Sullivan has recorded with Glen Hansard and Jason Molina, including on the latter’s seminal “Magnolia Electric Company”, as well as releasing 4 full-length LPs with long-running Art-Metal ensemble Arriver.Matt Christensen is a Chicago-based musician who has played in the band Zelienople for over 20 years.Emerging from Chicago’s vibrant musical landscape, The Lost Year is a compelling force in the indie rock genre. With their distinct blend of introspective lyricism, dreamy melodies, and subdued (but at times explosive) energy, this four-piece band captivates audiences with their authentic sound and impassioned performances.