Adjy, Patrick Jasper, Slow Riser
Adjy is a musical mythopoic apparatus based in undisclosed locations in Appalachia.Patrick Jasper is a Chicago based guitarist and songwriter. Drawing from his roots in folk, math-rock and experimental rock, his new project tumbles into new sonic territory while maintaining a down to earth musical sensibility.Slow Riser is a Chicago-based dark indie-pop project comprised of two longtime musical collaborators, Ian Young and Claire Watkins (Scout Ripley, Morning Arms).
The Cancellations, Genevieve Heyward, All Weather Sports
The Cancellations make depression you can dance to.Genevieve Heyward delivers brutally honest lyrics with a saccharine rasp, effortlessly blending Americana influences into enthusiastic pop music.
Holy Joke, Janet Blackwell, Dogcatcher
Holy Joke is an alt-country band from Chicago, IL. They are celebrating the release of their second EP.Janet Blackwell is a musical artist based in Chicago. Her music explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, with a sound that blends elements of folk, rock, and pop. Heavily influenced by the mysticality of 70s rock lyricism and its imagery, upcoming music has direct influence of the gritty Riot Grrrl movement–with a folk rock twist.Dogcatcher’s sound ranges from the loud and loose ferocity of a modern-day Crazy Horse to the pin-drop silence of a Big Thief show.
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
The Mannequins, The Tracies, Swimshirt
The Mannequins are originally from the Western Suburbs of Chicago and now operate out of Western Michigan. The three-piece band’s unique brand of emotion-first, effects-soaked alternative rock mixes emo, alternative, and indie influences along with a rich well of inspiration from classic literature and film.The Mannequins are: Grant McKenzie (vocals, guitars), Carter Bulthuis (bass), and Michael Sherman (drums).
Hero Jr., Low Bright, Dan Bullivant
With an essence somewhere between the power of early Black Sabbath and 70’s British Rock and the intensity of Nirvana and classic Grunge, HERO JR. gives listeners all the expected dynamics, power, and unscripted performances of a great classic rock band, with melodic, lyrical and musical hooks that keep listeners engaged.Low Bright is a rock band from Chicago, IL.