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
somesurprises, Twin Talk, RAYS
somesurprises is the musical project of Egyptian/English American songwriter and guitarist Natasha El-Sergany. Born in Letterkenny, Ireland, and raised in the north of England before moving to Florida at age ten, El-Sergany eventually found home in the evergreen mist of Seattle, WA. What began as a bedroom project focused on spectral balladry and late-night exploration has evolved into a dynamic four-piece band. Motorik beats, reverb-drenched vocals, washes of fingerpicked guitars, and hazy synths expand El-Sergany’s delicate and blissful songwriting.For over a decade, Chicago’s Twin Talk has steadily drifted from the conventions of the saxophone trio. While reedist Dustin Laurenzi, bassist-singer Katie Ernst, and drummer Andrew Green are deeply rooted in jazz tradition, they’ve spent their time on the band stage together making their music more elastic, spontaneous, and open, embracing new inspirations without stifling the improvisational heart of their work. Twin Talk uses live performances as opportunities to stretch—expanding on composed material and ditching set lists in favor of calling tunes on the fly.RAYS is a new band of Chicago music scene stalwarts Andrew Scott Young, Jake Acosta, Skyler Rowe, and Brian Sulpizio. They’re throwing improvisation and composition right into the KitchenAid™️ Stand Mixer and you will not be dissatisfied by the dough they pull out of there. And maybe the oven is the stage or something. The music is the bread or cookies I guess?
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.
Aisle five, Skip Class and The Dropouts, The Prime
Aisle Five is a dynamic indie/alternative band hailing from the vibrant city of Chicago. The band draws strong influence from classic acts such as The Strokes, No Doubt, and The Talking Heads. Mixing the dreamy melodies of indie rock and raw energy of alternative rock, Aisle Five has curated their own unique groovy sound. This past summer Aisle Five embarked on a Midwest tour to promote the release of their debut EP, “Emergency Mood Ring.” In addition to the tour, Aisle Five has become highly involved in the Chicago music scene playing at venues such as Cobra Lounge, Beat Kitchen, and Bottom Lounge. The band is hard at work preparing new music derived from recordings at Electrical Audio. You can find Aisle Five’s catalog of music on all streaming platforms.
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.
Prathloons, Caleb Nichols, Winefred RT, Silo’s Choice
Prathloons is the Chicago-based songwriting project of Collin Dall formed in 2018. Dall’s songwriting layers poetic, melancholic lyrics atop glacial arrangements on guitar, drums, piano, & violin. The songs reminisce on the mess of getting old, the woes of long-term relationships, & accepting that the meaning of our time on earth is simpler than we think: to love and listen, and to hope for the same in return.Caleb Nichols is a queer poet and musician from a working class family in California. Caleb’s critically acclaimed rock opera “Ramon” was released on iconic indie label Kill Rock Stars in 2022, and his next KRS album is out in fall 2023. Winefred RT is the indie folk-rock solo project of Zoe Bockhorst. Coming out of Madison, WI and now based in Chicago, IL, Winefred RT’s music weaves together clever, cutting lyrics and delicate vocals. Described once by a fan as like “if Joni Mitchell […] grew up with internet access”Silo’s Choice is the alias of Jon Massey, Chicagoan, who since 2010 has amassed an encyclopedic catalog that bridges Verlaines-ish indie, folk, and contemporary classical.