Fruit LoOops, Stander, Trash Dot Com, Dusty Turrets

Fruit LoOops is the current flagship art-punk/no-wave/demented dance pop band of the Midwest. Combining manic live and digital percussion, frazzled keyboards, unhinged vocals, and theatrical performance art, they have made a name for themselves by creating a live show experience you must see to believe.

The group formed when frontwoman Jackie Switzer had a nightmare about an open mic night involving contact mics, kitchen equipment, and peeling fruit. She then posted it to an online dream journal collective and some local musicians wanted to make it happen IRL.

"You guys kinda sound like if Fat Worm of Error was making trap music"

Winding together compositions that are fluid, dynamic and new, the Chicago-based trio STANDER forges their eclectic inspirations with a deep emotional core. Collapsing, their 2nd LP on The Garrote, finds Stander pushing deep into vocal/lyrical territory this time, with lead vocals by Mike Boyd (guitar) and Stephen Waller (drums) as well as guest vocals by Erin Dawson (Genital Shame), Dylan Walker (Full of Hell) and John Kerr (Pyrithe). Additional instrumentation by Mathieu Ball (BIG|BRAVE) and Patrick Shiroishi.

Wacky trashy noise rock from Chicago!

Dusty Turrets hails from the depths of Chicago’s DIY scene. They have cultivated their own original sound and songs stemming from a mutual interest in metal. Emboldened and with much versatility, Dusty Turrets is tapped into their wild side, charged with grit and ferocity. Their music communicates moments of angst, desire, feminine rage, social withdrawal, self-preservation, and reflections of nature. Their recent work features collaborations with Marvin Tate.