Mellow Honey, Kay Zone, The Tracies
Embrace the psychonautic cerebrum-space pioneers, Mellow Honey! Tune out the dreary noise of the fluorine-powered mind campaign cast upon you by the elite. A glorious composition of acoustic propagation will carry you into a contemplative realm exploring the very fibers that hold together the reality of being. Join us in our exposition of human nature, the endless cycle of the work routine, and the modern day emotional anesthesia. Kay Zone – Sounds like prog rock space junk flying at 10,000mph also featuring The Tracies
Paper Hotel, First Electric, When the Wall Breaks Down
Paper Hotel is an experimental indie rock band- with themes of tension, push and pull, and vulnerability. First Electric is the solo project of singer, songwriter, and audio engineer Ellis Korblick Jay. The project’s all-genre approach to music is reflected in everything it does, whether that be writing songs, putting together a band for a live show, or curating a bill. First Electric’s songwriting process relies heavily on sample based rhythms and sequenced electronics to craft songs that feature introspective lyrics and guitar playing that ranges from riffs to sparse harmonies. However, it’s not common for these original arrangements to make it to the stage. Leaning into the intangible nature of live performance, no two live shows ever sound the same. Defined by collaboration, live shows are the project’s opportunity to work with and highlight local musicians that have left an impact on First Electric and his music. Joined by a different line up for every show, First Electric works with the strengths of a given ensemble to push his songs into uncharted sonic territories. The project also aims to build bridges between the many music scenes in Chicago by putting together bills with artists of all sounds and styles. When the Wall Breaks Down – Spontaneous, shapeshifting, ever-evolving improvised music from Chicago.
Daydream TV, RED•MAGE, SCUF, Cave Brain
Daydream TV – Sappy & fuzzed out in your area ;^) RED•MAGE – Experimental prog / psych-punk from Logan Square. SCUF – Messy music for messy people. South Side noise. American Landscape EP out from State Champion Records. Cave Brain sounds like Suicide meets Ceremony with tinges of Problems and the Mall. We perform as a two piece and have been consistently told we’re the loudest band on the bill.
MODBANG CHICAGO with Orville Kline, Pineapple•io, Jace Inman x Functionless, Ancient (RMM x DJ Paradox)
MODBANG CHICAGO is HERE! We are very excited to bring Modbang to Chicago! And WOW! We have an incredible night for y’all, with 4 fantastic performances: Orville Kline Pineapple•io Jace Inman x Functionless Ancient (RMM x DJ Paradox) A whole night of live electronic hardware music! Lets get movin’
The Courts, PROBLEMS, TAGRANO, Directrix
the courts is a place. PROBLEMS is a one person band from Chicago, Il that makes fun, weird, beautiful dance music. Retired edgelord, former wook in recovery…PROBLEMS is your cool uncle. New record “PROBLEMS GETTING HARD” out in April. Tour with Getdown Services upcoming. Past shows with Lightning Bolt, Wolf Eyes, Dan Deacon, Pile, death’s dynamic shroud, Giant Claw…etc. This will be my homecoming show for a tour of Romania // Bulgaria // Hungary. TAGRANO is a solo artist and producer from Chicago’s southwest suburbs. Their sound is comprised of a blend of Emo, R&B, and Jazz, combining aspects of musical complexity with an energy of raw passion. They offer a unique voice and lyrical perspective as a trans masculine person of Black and Filipino heritage. Their live band consists of a revolving team of skilled musicians, making each performance a once in a lifetime event. directrix is a math concept and alt punk band making magic and music and curses in chicago and YOU are their next target
Stumble, Oildrum, Marital Bed, Gerfety
Oildrum is a 3-piece experimental band. Marital Bed is an experimental rock band. Stumble is a Chicago pop-punk band. Gerfety is a Chicago 3-piece Shadow Rock band.
Dog Guitar, Electronic Mothership, Ten Til Dead
DOG GUITAR is a group of several local fREaKs bringing you queer punk chaos. Electric Mothership is a Chicago-made, Afrofuturist psych rock band inspired by Funkadelic. They merge heavy metal riffs with psychedelic themes, over the top visuals, and radically inclusive energy. Their music is a call to action—equal parts sonic assault and alien rave. Dubbed “fierceness of femininity” by AfroPunk, lead vocalist GoldGrrl is a living vortex whose voice sucks in anything within earshot. Electric Mothership builds immersive, techno-spiritual spaces with cutting edge lighting and original songs. They have performed at Museum of Contemporary Art, Book Club, and are artists-in-residence at University City Church. Ten Til Dead – We are a Hardcore Nu-Punk band ; people should come see us because we not only encourage the audience to dance but to come together and unleash their inner spirit, from dancing to building a community
Moth Cock, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter, Naturalblkinvention, Support, Paige Naylor
Moth cock is Pat and Doug good friends who’ve been making a goofy brand of noisey jazz music for the past 20 years. Tasha’s Hideous Laughter is a freely improvised duo project consisting of friends Max Allison (Mukqs, Hausu Mountain) and Joey Meland (Cocojoey). Much like the project’s namesake D&D spell, they aim to stun audiences with uncontrollable laughter. Expect to be joyfully frozen in place by kaleidoscopic synth landscapes, piano improvisation, no wave breakdowns, operatic dreamscapes, shrieking hellscapes, and abundant sample chopping across a multi-act improvised set. The only rule is there is no rehearsal. We might get stunned too. Support (Nicole Alonso and Melon Sprout) disorients samples and field recordings into the furthest edges of their sonic origination. Bending and flexing sound sources into scintillating glitches, and oscillating throbs, Support weaves meaning through meticulously textural, rhythmic, and atmospheric explorations. Paige Alice Naylor is a Chicago-based experimental vocalist, sound artist. Through sound-making and performance, she investigates time, perception, the breakdown of language, and themes of death through electronically processed voice, multichannel sound installation, hardware electronics, tape loops, handmade electronics, and samplers. =RYN= will accompany with live analog video synthesis using glitch and video feedback to respond to sound. Also featuring Naturalblkinvention
Don Bloom, Authentic Pines, Poster Girl
DON BLOOM HAS BEEN STEADILY RISING IN THE CHICAGO MUSIC SCENE SINCE 2021, CARVING OUT A LANE WITH HIS CONSISTENT AND GENRE-BLENDING SOUND. RELEASING NEW MUSIC EVERY TWO WEEKS, HE’S BUILT A GROWING CATALOG THAT REFLECTS BOTH HIS CREATIVE RANGE AND RELENTLESS WORK ETHIC.A TRUE ONE-MAN POWERHOUSE, BLOOM WRITES, PRODUCES, RECORDS, MIXES, AND PERFORMS EVERYTHING HIMSELF. AS A MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST AND SONGWRITER, HIS MUSIC WEAVES BETWEEN INDIE, ALTERNATIVE, AND EXPERIMENTAL SOUNDS, ALWAYS PUSHING BOUNDARIES WHILE STAYING TRUE TO HIS VOICE.WITH MOMENTUM BUILDING AND A TOUR PLANNED FOR EARLY 2026, DON BLOOM IS PROVING THAT CONSISTENCY, VISION, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY CAN GO A LONG WAY AND HE’S JUST GETTING STARTED. Authentic Pines is an Alt-Punk band from the Chicago area – They have been active since April 2017 and have amassed a local following for their intense live shows, hard-hitting punk tracks, and vibrant personas. Poster Girl is an alternative band weaving together the warmth of indie pop with the grit of 90s alternative and 2000s rock revival. Critics have drawn comparisons to Mazzy Star, beabadoobee, Clairo, Paramore, and The Cranberries, their songs mix shimmering melodies with moody guitar lines and lyrics that feel like late-night confessions. With equal parts playfulness and vulnerability, Poster Girl makes music that sounds like nostalgia reimagined for right now.
Man-Eaters, Mr. Clit and the Pink Cigarettes, The Metric Ton, Nightfreak
Man-Eaters – Soft rock performed by hard men Mr. Clit and the Pink Cigarettes – Garagey-punk! They might be excited cause we are silly colorful and total goofballs! The Metric Ton – A conglomerate of sounds from Cincinnati, Ohio, embarking on a celebratory tour of our latest album, Can’t It All Be So Simple? NightFreak – Blood, sweat, and beers. We play fast, loud, and frantic heavy metal tinged punk. We have a sold out LP on Big Neck Records and have toured a ton which has helped us build up a loyal following. We are known for our wild and energetic live shows! For fans of Annihilation Time, Motorhead, Gang Green also featuring Maneaters