7K, Judy, Kid Yung

Napsack (Nashville), Flesh Panthers, Miniskirt

CDSM (Atlanta), SJOD, Bloodhype

As the Sun sets on an ever-heating planet, strange synthesizers converse in the distance, punctured by disco rhythms and interjected by saxophone growls, akin to a jukebox of divine sadistic temptations, oozing goth rock-esque melodies that forever haunt you… You have just been exposed to the groovy sonic onslaught of CSDM, a collective based in Atlanta (GA) that features current and former members of alternative outfits: Material Girls, Neighbor Lady, Mothers and Rose Hotel.SJOD is the self-proclaimed preeminent livetronica dark horse legend of Chicago. The Jod is in his element in a live setting, expect a high energy experience with a wide range of tempos, vibes, and electronic instruments.Bloodhype are electronic pop weirdos from Chicago

Kozmic Kicks, Satanic Panic, Lever

Clove Cigarette Night: Oh My Lover (PJ Harvey Tribute), Cure For Pain (Morphine Tribute), DJ Dustin Drase

Oh My Lover is a passionate homage to the incomparable PJ Harvey, paying tribute to the raw, unapologetic energy that defined her illustrious career. Formed from a shared love for Harvey’s groundbreaking soundscapes, Oh My Lover is more than a mere tribute band; they are torchbearers of her legacy, channeling the essence and spirit of PJ Harvey’s music with electrifying authenticity.Morphine was a moody, sexy, bluesy, experimental alternative rock band of the 1990s and Cure For Pain is a tribute to this sacred music.

Nurse Julie, Average Joey and the Rabble Rousers, Roaming Bear

Nurse Julie are an instrumental chamber ensemble from the sprawl between Chicago and Milwaukee that subscribe to the ethics of punk rock, with a sound that lies somewhere within the realm of post-rock.Average Joey is a full time traveling songwriter and musician, living perpetually on the road sharing his mix of storytelling folk songs, mischievous country tunes, danceable string band music, and punk rock banjo. When joined by the Rabble Rousers, Average Joey is able to bring these songs to life backed by fiddle, jazz guitar, and Tuba. Roaming Bear is a name that is synonymous with fun and adventure to his small cult of loyal followers; the “Roaming Bear Militia.” Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago and Milwaukee, Bear was inspired by the riff-heavy midwest emo bands that shaped the Chicago music scene, but also the lyrically comedic acoustic folk punk ballads of Milwaukee sweethearts the Violent Femmes.

Daisychain, Thompson Springs, Reilly Downes & The Acid Cowboys

The Kantors, Janet Blackwell, Midwestern Dirt, Holy Joke

With comparisons to trailblazers like Joni Mitchell and Mitski, the Kantors don’t shy away from their unique sound. Their music is defined by powerfully vulnerable vocals, visual lyrics, flowing strings, catchy guitar solos, and tight harmonies.

Luke Frees & The Shadow Band, Hannah Frey, Andrew Parkkila

Luke Frees is based out of Chicago and writes songwriter-driven rock music. His group, The Shadowband, is celebrating the release of their new album, Tomorrow’s Lucid Dream for this show. Their styles blend Americana with influences from 90s grunge and the 70s proto punk eras. Hannah Frey is a Chicago-based vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist who charms listeners with emotive lyricism, melodies that linger long after listening, and a voice noted for its “retro-smooth tonality (Little Village Magazine).” Her sound is a melting pot of midwestern rural and urban influences. While some might call it folk, Americana, or indie pop, Hannah lovingly refers to the music she makes as rock music for sensitive people. Andrew Parkkila plays sad songs that he hopes will make you feel bad.

Genre: Rock