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CHANEL ELLIS
Chanel Ellis is a rising R&B star from Chicago⭐️ Check out her single Chocolate Dove on all platforms🏆 Ep Coming Soon🔥🔥🔥🔥
LAWMAN DIA
From the dangerous Englewood Neighborhood of Chicago, Lawman Dia, better known as LMD, is cut from that old school cloth with his upright, independent and fearless persona, representing the hood in ways that captivate hip hop intellectuals. It’s no secret LMD has faced his near death experiences and multiple years in prison, but with experience comes a story to uplift the youth and inspire those around him to be greater than expected. With 3 classic Chicago mixtape releases, Lawman Dia remains in his own lane with his gritty metaphors and street stories. Cultured, creative and socialized, LMD possesses all the talent and independent drive that many Major artists have.
CYPHERSICK
Independent recording artist Brandon Bishop AKA Cyphersick has finally returned to the music scene in Chicago after a 7-year hiatus. Most people in the music business will tell you that “consistency is key and stopping momentum for even a moment can be fatal to one’s career”, but what is even more important is to never let the fire for your dreams die. Cyphersick started in this business at the age of 14, had an agent named Reginald Scott aka Quest by the age of 16 and was signed to Chicago based independent label D.U.B. L.I.F.E. Entertainment by the age of 17, but has since parted with the label and returned to being a free agent. Cyphersick is a lyricist at his core, and this is reflected in his style of Rap/Hip-Hop. Growing up in Chicago in the area that is broadly known as the “Low End” to Chicago natives has heavily influenced him as a person as well as an artist, which is translated throughout his music.
During his lengthy hiatus from the music scene, his love and passion for both music and being a voice for the voiceless has intensified and he is now back to make sure everyone remembers his name. While traveling, he has had the opportunity to network with major talent artists from both the East and West coast and is building organic relationships with people who have inspired him his entire career. Without a doubt Cyphersick will be one of the next breakout artists in the music industry, so stay tuned and keep watching because the comeback season has just begun.
LOW ANIMAL
Rural punk since 2009
Half Indigenous, half without papers.
RESPIRE
Toronto post-everything collective Respire has been a pioneering force in the Canadian underground scene for ten years, building a cult-like following over three critically acclaimed LPs and four international tours. Drawing inspiration from the expansive soundscapes of iconic Canadian bands like Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Respire pushes the boundaries of heavy music, intertwining intricate, uplifting orchestral arrangements with the intensity and urgency of emotional hardcore and the desperation of black metal. The seven-member collective’s DIY ethos has remained unshakable, the fruits of their dedication to self-reliance, creative autonomy, and community-building ever present in the Toronto musical landscape through New Friends Fest, co-founded and co-organized by two of its members.
Following the storming intensity of 2020’s Black Line, Hiraeth finds Respire returning to a more introspective and melancholic sound, punctured by triumphant and anthemic moments, standing as a testament to the collective’s ambition, genre-defying style, and maximalist approach. The album is a tribute to those who have uprooted their lives in search of hope and a cautionary tale to those who remain falsely secure in their illusory societal positions. It is a manifesto of the immigrant experience; a call for all of us to embrace our shared humanity, awaken to the fragility of our existence, and confront the crises we face collectively before it’s too late.
CORN ON MY DINNER PLATE
Corn on My Dinner Plate is a six piece band from Chicago influenced by psychedelic, jazz and rock music. The group is made up by members Colin Kolasny (keyboards/guitar/vocals), Roan Quinn (bass), Jack Harris (guitar), Chris Sánchez (drums/percussion), Weber Anderson (tenor saxophone) and Branden Ma (keyboards). The group formed in 2017 when the members were in high school in Chicago.
THE GREAT INDOORS
Turning out their debut releases with Platinum-Awarded producer Dan Dixon and amassing tens of thousands of streams and followers across platforms over the past year, The Great Indoors are bringing forth a melodic and immersive blend of Pop Rock. International publication Atwood Magazine writes that the group’s “..suave indie-pop melodies, combined with smooth, soulful singing, recall Steely Dan and The Long Run-era The Eagles.” The Great Indoors have opened 2024 with the announcement of their own North American headlining tour, featuring support from artists like Nashville’s The Band Light and American Idol alum, WALKNEY, as well as festival performances such as at the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival and headlining slot at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater’s Tunes And Blooms Festival. As Star News puts it, these “..indie rockers (who) bring their jangly, dynamic tunes to town.” are set to make their mark in the landscape of modern music.
CLIFFS
Five people, five towns, and a few hundred miles in between…none of this should have ever worked. Still, fate has a funny way of bending the rules. CLIFFS represents a leap of faith. A departure from the safety of the wheel they all found themselves stuck spinning in. Like yarn-linked thumbtacks on an evidence board, there was something undeniably connective from the first time. With passion at the forefront, their music floats atop the pool of category. It is abstract, but familiar. It’s wherever you want to go. It’s echoes of old, and glimpses of new, an homage to the sounds that raised them.
SAM LACHOW
Sam Lachow is a producer, songwriter, rapper, videographer, and director. Raised in both Seattle and New York City, he’s been creating videos since elementary school and as a seventh-grader started a group called Shankbone, which he began directing and producing music videos for as well as for various other artists. In 2011 Sam released his debut project as a solo artist titled “Brand New Bike”, which he produced entirely himself. In 2014, his second full length album “Huckleberry” independently debuted at #5 on the iTunes Hip Hop charts. He then unexpectedly released a free project titled 80 Bars, which surpassed a million plays on Soundcloud and YouTube for multiple songs. Riding that momentum, Sam became the first local headliner to sell out Seattle’s 1,000 cap Neptune Theater and in 2015 he played the main stage at Washington’s biggest music festival, Sasquatch. In the years following, Sam has continued touring, writing and producing music with his signature genre-blending style and collaborating with artists from a wide variety of musical backgrounds. In 2020, he released his most polished album to date, “Corduroy” which features Watsky, Dave B and Travis Thompson as well as many other up and coming artists. Sam currently lives with his dog Devin in Seattle, WA and continues making music and touring the country.
THE B-52’S “THE B-52’S”
The B-52’s is the debut album by American New wave band the B-52’s. The kitschy lyrics and mood, and the hook-laden harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who went on to release several chart-topping singles. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright (credited as Sue Ab Surd).
THE CARS “THE CARS”
The Cars is the debut studio album by American new wave band the Cars, released in May 1978 by Elektra Records. The album was managed by longtime producer Roy Thomas Baker, and spawned several hit singles, including “Just What I Needed”, “My Best Friend’s Girl”, and “Good Times Roll”, as well as other radio and film hits such as “Bye Bye Love” and “Moving in Stereo”.
TOM MCELVAIN
Tried and true Texas troubadour Tom McElvain is a culmination of years of bars and road joints mixed with songwriting cliches, bad life choices, regret, and heartache. Co-writing the songs “Grey” and “Rock and Roll” with Cody Jinks, his sustaining vocals about stories of life, redemption, and survival leaves the listener with an intimate memory of his life experiences.
Country mixed with Rock and Roll Blues best describes Tom’s Americana sound. He is currently writing with other artists and soon to be releasing a book, collaborating music video, and a prequel album “Drifter” leading up to to his newest project “Lady In Red” . With his album “Empty Bottle”, “Redemption” and 2 other EP’s in his portfolio , Tom is striving to tell his story his way in hopes that it will help listeners in similar circumstances find the courage to love, fight, and heal.
Tom’s Texas radio hits “Whiskey Angel and “Favorite Beer” introduced him to a broader and more national audience as a performer. His forthcoming releases on Sol Records will continue to shine a light on this Texas troubadour where he will finally get to tell his tales in song form.
LAST TRAIN TO JUAREZ
In a dusty corner of the American Southwest, a band rose from the ashes of heavy metal to claim their stake in the world of country music. This is the story of Last Train to Juarez, a band that embodies the grit and soul of the modern outlaw spirit. Formed in 2019 by Dejan Knezevic, a man whose roots were once steeped in the thunderous roar of metal, the band has carved out a unique sound that melds the raw energy of its past with the soulful twang of country music.
Their performance promises to be a journey through the highs and lows of human experience, guided by the authentic and unfiltered sound that Dejan and his bandmates bring to every show.
Dejan Knezevic leads with his unmistakable voice and acoustic guitar, a blend of power and vulnerability that tells stories of life’s harsh truths and fleeting joys. Beside him stands Mark Tomeo, whose mastery of the pedal steel and dobro adds layers of melancholy and resonance, while his backing vocals create harmonies that linger in the heart. The steady, driving force of Brian Teille on drums, combined with his vocal contributions, grounds the band’s dynamic range, while David Yoder’s bass lines weave a foundation that is both sturdy and intricate. Completing this ensemble is Stephen Dietrich, whose lead guitar work provides the electrifying edge that sets the band apart.
Last Train to Juarez is not just a band; it’s an experience. Their music is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, with influences that trace back to the likes of Jamey Johnson, Cody Jinks, and Hank 3. The transition from Dejan’s metal roots to country was sparked by these modern outlaws who dared to redefine what country music could be. The result is a sound that pays homage to tradition while breaking new ground—a sound that is as raw and real as the desert landscapes they call home.
Their live performances are a testament to their commitment to authenticity. There are no backing tracks, no auto-tune—just the pure, unadulterated sound of musicians pouring their souls into every note. The audience is taken on a ride through songs that are as diverse as life itself: dance tunes that get feet moving, ballads that stir the heart, and lyrics that provoke thought and introspection.
With an EP titled “Dirt & Stone” and a full album, “Some Road,” Last Train to Juarez has already laid a solid foundation in the music world. They are known for their relentless touring schedule, playing around 175 shows a year, each one a testament to their dedication and passion for the craft.
This is a band that brings something more than music; they bring a piece of themselves, a slice of life that is honest, raw, and deeply human. Feel the rhythm, embrace the stories, and let Last Train to Juarez take you on a ride you won’t soon forget.
WARMISH
THE ZAKHOURY EXPERIENCE
Just a man who takes signs from the universe and transforms them into sound
HANS CONDOR
JESHUAH MARSHALL
Most artists will tell you that they sing about what they feel. Jeshua Marshall lives the music that he sings. From the time he was nine, when he was first inspired by a visit from Jimi Hendrix in a dream and subsequently gifted his first guitar, through to the formation of his band Larry and His Flask and now, some 20 years later, music has been a mainstay of his life, the thing that’s inspired him, driven him and now, brought him to the precipice of the recognition he so decidedly deserves.
He’s worked tirelessly to get to this point. He and his band toured relentlessly, performing in all 50 states in the U.S., every providence in Canada, no less than 15 European countries, and in parts of the Middle East. A multi-instrumentalist, singe,r and songwriter, he conveys both passion and purpose in equal measure.
His efforts paid off. He garnered over 100,000 streams on Spotify and YouTube, before receiving an ultimate honor, the ‘Best New Artist’ award from People’s Choice Award in his hometown of Bend, Oregon. It also found him sharing stages with artists such as Dirtwire, Fishbone, Willy Tea Taylor, Beats Antique, Joshua Ray Walker, Possessed by Paul James, Danny Attack, Bridge City Sinners, and more.
Now, on the verge of making the next significant step in his career, Jeshua remains more committed to his craft than ever. “Music, for me, is medicine, therapy and connection,” he says.
With The Flood, that wave of inspiration is as awash as ever.
BLINK-312
Chicago’s Blink 182 Tribute Band!
LEFTY LUCI
3 piece punk band outta Milwaukee, WI
Zack Biernat – vocals, guitar
Ed Michor – vocals, bass
Ed Dorn – drums
DULCE
Fresh new indie pop/rock band based in Chicago.
TALA SILVA
Tala Silva is a Filipina-American indie artist/producer based in Chicago, exploring the new fusion sound of Indie, Alternative Bedroom R&B, Indie Pop, House, and Neo-Soul, inspired by the likes of Men I Trust, The Marías, Steve Lacy, UMI, and Kali Uchis. Her soothing vocals, relatable lyrics, emotive guitar melodies, and dreamy production are perfect for sunset drives, falling in love, vibing with friends, and late-night parked car convos. Her ability to create a variety of sounds and blend genres is a reflection of her individuality and talent. Tala Silva’s ultimate goal is to help show others that anything is absolutely possible, regardless of one’s resources and circumstances.
Despite her humble at-home, make-shift recording studio, she has been recognized by outlets such as Fashionably Early, These Days Mag, and more. As well as Spotify, where her single, “Call Back” landed on Spotify’s New Music Friday editorial playlist, proving her to be the epitome of the saying “if there’s a will, there’s a way!”
Within only a year, Tala Silva has already proven to be a potential indie force to be reckoned with.
“just a girl from the chicago burbs who likes to make music in her bedroom 💜✨”
CALEB RAMOS
Caleb Ramos is an exciting new voice on the Chicago soundscape with the release of his first album, Headlock Hotel. The collection of eight songs highlights Caleb’s unique and recognizable approach as a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and engineer. Characterized by thick vocal textures, deliberate harmonies, and a raw emotional undercurrent, Headlock Hotel finds listeners in the space between Americana and the edgier alternative sound of the 90’s and early-2000’s.
He enjoys Blade 2 and broccoli.
KENYOTTA KENCHRIS
Kenchris is an artist who believes everyone deserves happiness. She believes her music brings joy
LARRO THE COMEDIAN
KOZIWITHAK
Southside 🚀 Worldwide 🆙🔝🔜
JATAN SATAN
ENOCH 7TH PROPHET
Enoch 7th Prophet is an artist and the owner of Chakra Music, LLC who has also organized tours and shows around the U.S.
STEFFLON DON
British dancehall/rap artist Stephanie Allen (aka Stefflon Don) switches between Jamaican patois, grime verses, and honeyed vocals with ease and confidence. She broke through in 2017 with the Top Ten hit “Hurtin’ Me,” and won MOBO and NME Awards before her 2018 mixtape Secure charted in the Top 40. She appeared on Wiley’s 2019 hit “Boasty,” and subsequent solo singles such as 2020’s “Can’t Let You Go” and 2022’s “Like That” ventured into styles such as Afrobeats, trap, and R&B. The assured dance-rap single “Move It” appeared in 2023.
Originally born in Birmingham to Jamaican parents, Allen moved to the Netherlands when she was five years old. Her family remained in Holland for nine years before moving to Clapton, East London when she was 14. As Allen grew older, she knew she wanted to pursue music, taking on the initial strategy of covering other artists’ work and spinning it in new directions; the first two efforts that gained traction came in 2015, when Allen covered Wretch 32’s “Six Words” and Section Boyz’s “Lock Arff.” As Allen became more popular, she collaborated with a number of prominent artists including Lethal Bizzle, Sneakbo, Jeremih, and Wretch 32 on his 2016 album Growing Over Life. That year also saw the release of her debut mixtape, Real Ting, which featured Jeremih returning the favor as a guest artist. As 2016 drew to a close, Stefflon Don was highlighted on the BBC’s Sound of 2017 list.
She kicked off 2018 with the release of the Hurtin’ Me EP (Polydor), which featured “Instruction” with Jax Jones and Demi Lovato, as well as the U.K. Top Ten title track, and in 2019 she issued the single “Phone Down,” a collaboration with rapper Lil Baby. The following year saw the release of the Afrobeats-tinged track “Can’t Let You Go.” 2021 singles included “Toxic Love” and “The Don.” “Bun Fi Bun,” “Juice,” and “Like That” all appeared in 2022, as well as “The One” and “Daily Duppy (Dem Dead).” Stefflon Don was featured on singles by Jim Jones and Sigala in 2023 before issuing her own club-ready track “Move It.” ~ Liam Martin & Paul Simpson
SCRUB LEAGUE
Dan Lieber, Kevin Miller, & C. Ezra Lange have played together for almost a decade with Esso, the afro-carribean inspired funk collective that has represented Chicago’s music & culture in cities across the U.S. and Mexico. Celebrating the pure joy of grooves peppered with instrumental diversions & conscious rhymes, Scrub League is a type of experiment; a question that gets answered in performance, 3 musicians trying not to think too much, get the ego out of the way, & play.
HIGH DESERT QUEEN
Emerging from the rich Austin, Texas heavy rock scene, High Desert Queen are a one of a kind heavy rock force. Helping brand “Texas Desert Rock,” the band draws from an eclectic backdrop of influences ranging from Kyuss and Alice In Chains to Queens of the Stone Age by way of Tom Waits and The Allman Brothers Band. This has led to a sound that takes listeners on a journey across the open road, from the badlands of Big Bend all the way to Joshua Tree. Having started with the goal of writing the type of music they wanted to hear, High Desert Queen have become the sound of “Texas Desert Rock” on the rise.
DOZER
Formed in the mid-’90s in the sleepy town of Borlänge, Swedish foursome DOZER spearheaded the first wave of European-style stoner/desert rock, an impactful fusion of proto-metal, riff-rock and punk that blasted forth in response to the tectonic heft and sun-baked fuzz of American bands Kyuss and Fu Manchu.
Now, more than a decade since their last outing, Dozer return with an impassioned, amp-splitting rumble of a record that will righteously invigorate a scene and style that’s more vital than ever, and which they themselves were instrumental in helping launch.
On their preternaturally confident earliest releases, which included albums In the Tail of the Comet and Madre De Dios on the legendary Man’s Ruin label and a split LP with John Garcia’s short-lived yet bright-burning outfit Unida, the fuzz-rock hypnosis was at cosmic levels, thanks to guitarist Tommi Holappa’s rolling riffs and fried psychedelics and singer/guitarist Fredrik Nordin’s blistering vocal power.
Third album Call it Conspiracy was a milestone in perfectly crafted high-energy anthems, as the lockdown grooves of rhythm section Johan Rockner (bass) and Erik Bäckwall (drums) along with heaping helpings of ‘70s hard rock heroics saw the band establish themselves as a live force, leveling audiences across the UK and Europe with their white hot eruptions.
Even as Dozer achieved greater recognition on European, US and Australian tours supporting the likes of Clutch, Spiritual Beggars and Mastodon, Holappa also started side project Greenleaf as an outlet for jammier, less-structured digressions.
An inflection point came with Dozer’s fourth album Through the Eyes of Heathens, which saw them drive the intensity into the red and push the tempos to match. Their fuzz-groove attack now infused with heightened aggression and crush, the shift was consecrated by the appearance of Mastodon’s Troy Saunders lending vocals to the song “Until Man Exists No More.”
Dozer pushed ahead in this vein with 2008’s Beyond Colossal, which All Music called, “arguably their heaviest and darkest song cycle yet,” and which included a career watermark in the form of mini-epic “Empire’s End” featuring guest vocals from Neil Fallon of Clutch.
But, although the album was a triumph in channeling the various tributaries of the members’ decade-plus growth and influences, it would also be their last proper album for quite some time. Nordin returned to school to earn his Master’s degree, Holappa turned Greenleaf into a full-time band, and Dozer went on indefinite hiatus.
If the band seemed to sleep while Greenleaf roamed, Dozer has now reawakened with a vengeance. With the reactivation of live activities and a new home on the impeccable roster of Blues Funeral Recordings, Dozer’s new album Drifting in the Endless Void is an undeniable affirmation of their status not just as forefathers of a movement, but as champions of volcanic energy and pure riff worship.
Drifting in the Endless Void is packed to the rafters with dense instrumentation, arena-ready melodies, and contemplative restraint. Dozer still brings the tumultuous churn that longtime fans expect, but their sound has become a gravitational mass that also pulls in massive sludge, fuzzed-out doom, space-tripping grooves, red-eyed psychedelics, and whatever else they find floating in the vast cosmic expanse.
Although mined from from the same bedrock as Beyond Colossal, Drifting in the Endless Void is awash in surprising dynamics. When Holappa and Nordin lock into a tandem riff, they whip up unstoppable, pummeling storms of perfect rock and roll. Nordin’s vocals wail, whisper and roar, leaping from haunting falsettos to guttural rage to wide panoscopic hooks. With the addition of drummer Sebastian Olsson (also of Greenleaf), the moody and atmospheric elements crackle with taut electricity, and the breakdowns thunder with renewed ferocity. Rockner’s bass carves massive grooves for the band to swing through, and Holappa’s leads are as supple, melodic and infectious as ever.
Across the record’s seven songs, Dozer moves seamlessly from furious whirlwinds to spaced-out dirge, from deceptive simplicity to polyrhythmic complexity, and from pastoral prog to immense yet catchy modern metal.
Dozer’s return to the musical landscape they helped shape is cause enough for celebration, but the explosive playing and fiery purpose is what makes Drifting in the Endless Void a truly unmissable experience. With age and time come wisdom and pain, and you can hear both screaming through in the grit and determination of every rough-hewn riff and tumbling fill. Dozer continues to sketch a desert that is entirely their own, and we are lucky to walk in their wake.
KAYKO
KAYKO is an alternative pop artist with influences from pop punk, synth pop, and musical theatre. Eyed by Katy Perry for his star quality, he accidentally found his way into the Top 10 on Season 22 of American Idol where he wowed America with his original songs. A combination of interesting melodies, introspective lyrics, and an energizing stage presence creates “happy songs with sad words” that leaves listeners dancing and crying at the same time.
BLUNT FORCE KARMA
WITH PATIENCE
WITH PATIENCE is a rock band in Chicago featuring former members of Douglass Kings, Careful and hose.got.cable
LAECIFIS
WELCOMING ALL CREATURES OF THE NIGHT. We are a progressive blackened death metal band born from the depths of the Chicago south side area.
ANCIENT ENTITIES
Ancient Entities is a band consisting of members Alex Rausa, Jake Falk, luke Veranth, and Brian Gulliford. Our lyrical content focuses on ancient civilizations, folklore, and mythology from all around the world. The band’s style consists of powerful technical death metal riffing mixed with catchy and titanous rhythm sections, proving for a massive sound.
DAVID BOWIE “THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS”
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (often shortened to Ziggy Stardust) is the fifth studio album by English musician David Bowie, which is loosely based on a story of a fictional rock star named Ziggy Stardust.
Performed by American Hustle American Hustle
BURNOUT SYNDROMES
BURNOUT SYNDROMES is a Japanese Rock Band from Osaka, formed in 2005.
They always challenge the limit of a 3 piece band with their poetic lyrics, emphasizing the beauty of the Japanese sound and original sound, which colorizes the worldview of songs.
In 2010, they won the 2nd Grand Prix at “Senkou Rionette” the band audition for teens held by TOKYO FM. In March 2016, they debuted with single “FLY HIGH!!”, which was used as the OP theme for the anime “Haikyu!! Second Season”. After debuting, their song “Hikariare(ヒカリアレ)” and “PHOENIX” was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Haikyu!!” three times in a row for the first time. Until now they made OP/ED songs for popular anime such as “Gintama“, “Dr.STONE“, and “Those Snow White Notes”. In 2023, they released best album “The WORLD is Mine”, and ventured out on a world tour across US, Europe and Asia. Their new project is the OP theme song “Maou” for anime “The Misfit of Demon King Academy II” featuring Nao Toyama.
QORKY
T’ROCHE
TROPHY BOI
TESTAROSSA TAY
IVANO LIMA
Chicago Based House, Deep House, Deep Tech, Hardgroove DJ/Producer
Keep it locked.
PARKER BARROW
Parker Barrow, the blues-infused Southern rock band led by Megan Kane (vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums), supported by the formidable Alex Bender (guitar) and Michael Beckhart (bassist), is a powerhouse group, boasting a distinctive musical style. Forged from an immediate connection, the band finds inspiration in the infamous duo of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Kane and Turner aim to infuse their music with the iconic energy of a dynamic duo, portraying a narrative where, instead of evading the law, they are a dynamic pair in pursuit of their rock ‘n’ roll dreams.
Unleashing their full creative force, the band poured everything into their inaugural 10-track album, Jukebox Gypsies, released on August 11, 2023. This collection of songs chronicles the couple’s four-year journey, from a serendipitous meeting to navigating life on the road in an RV, capturing both the highs and lows. Each song serves as a reflection of their emotions and experiences, discovering a harmonious balance amid the chaos. “One of the best parts of releasing this album was getting to hear that people are connecting with our music and hearing people talk about our music the way we talk about some of our favorite bands,” Kane and Turner gushed. “It’s been an awesome ride with this record and we’re still enjoying the wave till we reach the shore and can paddle back out for round two!”
Drawing significant inspiration from The Black Crowes, The Allman Brothers Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Whiskey Myers, Parker Barrow seamlessly incorporates blues into each arrangement. The band’s true brilliance emerges in their live performances, marked by lively flights and a showcase of their grounded charisma. Turner and Kane, bound by a shared vision, genuine passion, and a love for life on the road, hold their relationship in high esteem through music and faith. As kindred spirits, they eagerly anticipate continuing to create and perform together in this next chapter of life. Whether in intimate acoustic sets or impactful full-band shows, it’s clear that the couple is precisely where they should be.
Starting 2024 with a bang, the band is set to unveil the official music video for their track “Back to Birmingham” from Jukebox Gyspies on Friday, February 16. “From the moment we penned it, we sensed that this song deserved more,” Turner explains. “It was the initial song we crafted together after a few weeks on the road back in 2019. We approached it from Megan’s perspective, drawing from my own experiences of being away from home during that period. During the recording, I unexpectedly lost my grandmother. Then, just a week before shooting the music video, while performing at a dive bar in Missouri, we received the news that Megan’s grandmother had lost her battle to breast cancer. Suddenly, a song written four years ago came to life, a bit too literally, in just a matter of months.”
Dr. G, Stephen McKnight, Tony Mancuso, and Mike Truehart of Rambunctious Productions all played a pivotal role in making this song, story, and cinematic video come to life. “Fast forward 4 years, it’s crazy how one song, even after sitting on the shelf for a while, can come back around and mean so much more now than it even did back then,” Kane and Turner reflect. “So, the vision for the music video honestly wrote itself, as a dedication and a memorial to those we had lost while out on the road trying to make our dreams come true. It was truly a way for us to heal, which isn’t that what music is all about anyway?”
Jukebox Gypsies, a record with high praise, catapulted Parker Barrow throughout the year 2023. Rock & Blues Muse journalist Mike O’Cull applauded the album saying, “Parker Barrow absolutely swings for the fences on their 10-track debut album Jukebox Gypsies… this much-anticipated record over-delivers on all levels and should do much to jump Parker Barrow up to the highest realms of the roots rock scene. The band combines power-hungry beats, nail-tough guitars, all-pro vocals, and an impossible-to-ignore emotional fire into new rock music that comes across as genuine and true.”
The lead single from the album, “Count Your Dollars” (June 14, 2023), exemplifies the group’s energy. Bursting onto the scene with vigor, the track is a classic Southern rock hit featuring Kane’s powerful vocals and the band’s rock expertise, setting the tone for the entire record. The second single, “Desire,” (July 12, 2023), unfolds seamlessly with electric guitar and Kane’s raspy vocals, providing a subjective and passionate take on life.
Jukebox Gypsies marks a significant milestone in Parker Barrow’s musical journey and there’s nothing but greatness in store for their future.
TOM HOLLAND
Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings have been playing the blues worldwide for over 25 years, regularly appearing at clubs and festivals worldwide. Years on the road with blues legends such as John Primer, Eddy Clearwater, and most recently James Cotton have made Tom Holland one of the most in demand blues artists on the scene today!
HELL TRASH
we are the band called hell trash and we are going to be sharing some thoughts later
JIM THE KID
Jimmy created his stage persona ‘Jim the Kid’ in 2019, after years of steadily working on his craft while based inChicago.
Shortly after releasing ‘Bar Flies’, he started working on new material for his most recent album titled “Orange Juice.”
His storytelling on the album evokes a mysterious and dreamy environment via overly saturated tape loops, fuzzy synth rhythms and distorted vocals.
MAGIC ROCKERS OF TEXAS
“Magic Rockers of Texas released their Rugged Braids EP at the beginning of this year, brilliantly displaying Jim Campo’s proclivity for a lot of gritty rock sounds, from garage to country…Their live shows are pure energy in the fast lane from start to finish, turning new listeners into hard fans at every time they take the stage.” – Taylor Wallace (KUTX)
MOURNING STAR
Currently a 3 piece band making some indie music for you to enjoy
I’DA
BLAIR
PJ guitar/keys/vocals
Matt drums/synth/guitar
Graham bass/sequencer
JOVIAN MOON
BLOOD NYMPH
Formed in Chicago in January of 2023, BLOOD NYMPH explores the expanded field of doom, metal, punk, grunge, and dirge, never quite fitting into a static form. BLOOD NYMPH turns a truly heavy yet stripped-down sound into pure hunger, anguish, and wrath, born from the wilderness and released into a feral thing.
TAYYLOR MADE
TAYYLOR MADE, is an American Artist & Music Producer from Washington, D.C. Now based in London, she has established herself as an in-demand artist attracting major bookings & brand collaborations such as Boiler Room, Wireless Festival, Lovebox Festival, Nike and Fabric. Protégé of Fred Again, TAYYLOR MADE has also worked closely with the likes of IAMDDB, RAYE, Digga D, Kano & more. In 2023, she continues to extend her reach with performances across cities from New York to Berlin to Japan. Also, the Co-Founder and at popular East London club night, VIBRATE, TAYYLOR MADE specialises in Rap and emerging club sounds including Drill, Jersey Club, Baile Funk, and Miami Bass. Protégé to Fred Again, TAYYLOR MADE has also worked closely with major artists including Digga D, IAMDDB, RAYE, Kano, Toddla T, The Fanatix, Yxng Bane, Kamille and MNEK among others. As she reveals her new projects as a Recording Artist, and given the enthusiastic reception of her debut release supported by Spotify & Dummy Mag – “WET” (180k+ streams) and latest single “FLEXXX” (15k+ views), very exciting things are expected from her in the near future.
BRIGHTER DEATH NOW
THE IRON SPIDERS
Punk’s past meets its future. Currently serving 80s/90s covers. More to come.
HARU NEMURI
Haru has always made music for herself first, but now the world is listening — even if they can’t understand a word of the Japanese language in which she sings, raps and frequently screams. Haru has built a dedicated following thanks to extensive touring in Japan and other parts of Asia, and sold out numerous shows in Europe on her first trip there in 2019, which included a performance at the legendary Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona. Haru Nemuri was named one of The New York Times’ Best Acts of SXSW 2021 and Haru’s debut album, “Haru to Shura,” which crafts songs with elements of “modern urban innocence, constraints and homogeneity, which therefore created a feel of tension and compactness had been highly acclaimed from all over the globe. Now, on the heels of five wildly different singles released in 2021, (“Bang,” “Inori Dake Ga Aru,” “Seventh Heaven”, “Old Fashioned” and “Déconstruction”) and a recent live session on KEXP, Haru is about to begin her first tour of North America in March 2022, where interest in her music has reached new heights in the past two years.
MOTHÉ
BEARS IN TREES
DIRTBAG BOYBAND / HOW TO BUILD AN OCEAN: INSTRUCTIONS OUT NOW
LUH MONTI
BFB DA PACKMAN
BFB Da Packman is a Houston-based recording artist born on the North Side of Flint, Michigan, in an area known to some as Selby Hood. Now a household name thanks to his comedic lyricism, Packman attributes his charismatic personality, yet humble lifestyle to growing up in Flint. BfB Da Packman moved to Houston in 2015 to live with his family, and got a job at the post office to keep himself out of trouble, while making rap his new side hustle. In June 2018, Packman released the official visual for “Snack Time,” and by that Fall, Kanye West, Kodak Black, and YBN Almighty Jay all reshared the music video on social media.
Following the release of his well-received, 2019 mixtape “STD”, BfB Da Packman dropped a couple of loosies to start of 2020, leading up to his Sada Baby-assisted, breakout single “Free Joe Exotic.” The video went viral on Twitter, garnering over 18 million YouTube views to date.
BfB Da Packman just released his new Wiz Khalifa collaboration titled “Fun Time,” which dropped Friday, September 25th. Follow his Instagram for more updates.
THE STALEYS
SOUND BATH W/ STEPHANIE WEBER
SPACEMAN BOB
Intergalactic being on a journey to understand humans.
LAWRENCE TOME
When startled, Lawrence Tome dissolves into a puddle of tears.
Lawrence Tome rests at the bottom of hollowtop lake in the tobacco root mountains outside of Pony Montana. Many fishermen have felt the water stir as somber melodies float up from the depths breaking the surface, reaching toward the stars.
A man known by most as Flint Michigan claimed to have Lawrence Tome on his line for 17 hours, 46 minutes, and 22 seconds. Repeatedly pulled into the water, Flint nearly drowned keeping hold of his rod. When he finally pulled in the line, there was a treasure map at the end of his hook.
Lawrence Tome was born and raised in a Norman Rockwell painting.
Lawrence Tome is the King of the River.
MYCOTA
Formed in early 2023 in Bloomington, IN. Mycota is a funk fusion jam band with a broad variety of influences in jazz, prog, and funk. With an emphasis on instrumental jamming, each show is different.
The band has two releases out on all streaming services, and is recording their third release “Bus Stop.
RAY GRAHAM LIVE BAND KARAOKE
FABIO FRIZZI
Composer, orchestrator and conductor, Fabio Frizzi, with over one hundred soundtracks between cinema and television series, winner of numerous awards, has followed in the footsteps of the masters of Italian cinema.
A great lover of cinema, he combined his innate musicality with the seventh art from a young age. In love with Baroque and Johann Sebastian Bach, inspired by the works of Nino Rota, Carlo Rustichelli, Ennio Morricone, but also by the great international composers, he made his decision to undertake this career after having witnessed, thanks to Sergio Leone, the recording of the soundtrack of “Giù la testa”.
He studied piano and many other instruments, but the great companion of a lifetime is the classical guitar. In addition to composing for the movie industry, he signed the music of many TV series and variety shows for the Italian television. He writes a lot for the theatre and considers the creation of his numerous ballets a feather in his cap.
The beginning of his career was marked by the success of an iconic comedy of Italian cinema, FANTOZZI. Immediately afterwards he formed a composition trio with Franco Bixio and Vince Tempera: together they carried out a great activity from 1976 to 1979.
In 1979 this collaboration ended and his life as an independent composer began.
He worked alongside famous Italian directors, Luciano Salce, Steno, Vittorio Sindoni, Tonino Valerii, Gabriele Lavia, Bruno Corbucci, Carlo and Enrico Vanzina.
A special mention deserves the collaboration with the director Lucio Fulci, which lasted from 1975 to 1990, a real fil rouge of Frizzi’s career, which gave him an international visibility and appreciation among the lovers of genre cinema.
“THE BEYOND”, “CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD”, “THE FOUR OF THE APOCALYPSE”, “SEVEN NOTES IN BLACK”, “SILVER SADDLE”. “ZOMBI 2”, “MANHATTAN BABY”, “UN GATTO NEL CERVELLO” are the most popular titles.
In 2003 Quentin Tarantino, a great fan of Lucio Fulci’s cinema, wanted to include in the soundtrack of “KILL BILL: VOL 1” the main theme of “SEVEN NOTES IN BLACK”.
Since 2008 he has had many international collaborations, writing music for successful short films. Since 2013 he has been working with some independent US productions involved in the horror industry. In 2018, for the Cinestate of Dallas Sonnier and Fangoria he created the soundtrack for “PUPPET MASTER THE LITTLEST REICH”. At the end of 2020 the same production released another horror genre classic remake, ”CASTLE FREAK” scored by Frizzi.
Since 2013 Frizzi has been travelling the world with its 3 shows that attract many fans almost everywhere: Europe, North America, Middle East… “FRIZZI 2 FULCI” a tribute to the director Lucio Fulci, “THE BEYOND COMPOSER’S CUT”, the screening of one of his cult movies with the live performance of the soundtrack and “FABIO FRIZZI – REWIND” an autobiographical show of music and anecdotes.
His autobiography, “FABIO FRIZZI – Backstage di un compositore” has just been released in Italy.
PRIMEVAL WELL
Southern Gothic Black Metal
EXULANSIS
Exulansis forms a nuanced variation of antifascist black metal, anarcho doom, post crust, folk and chamber music by presenting acoustic elements with rapid blast beats, soaring melodies and dark harmonies.
PANOPTICON
Taking inspiration from some of the founding voices of black metal, Louisville, Kentucky-based musician Austin Lunn formed the one-man project Panopticon in 2007. Early albums followed in the footsteps of bands like Darkthrone and Emperor, offering lo-fi production and blistering black metal guitars, with lyrics and liner notes that brimmed over with anarchist politics and extreme leftist ideology. After releasing a self-titled CD in 2008, Panopticon embarked on a series of split releases with like-minded metal acts such as Lake of Blood, Skagos, Wheels Within Wheels, and others. The 2009 full-length Collapse tended toward moodier, more atmospheric sounds laced with political commentary, and it was followed by 2011’s Social Disservices. The 2012 album Kentucky served as a tribute to Lunn’s home state and explored the unlikely marriage of traditional Appalachian tunes and instrumentation like fiddle, banjos, and string bass with the abrasive sounds of black metal. The 2014 full-length Roads to the North further investigated the unlikely union of American folk and cold-hearted black metal.
Autumn Eternal, issued in the fall of 2015, moved away from the folk music variations while blurring the distinctions between black and death metal and hard rock. The only exception was the opening track “Tamarack’s Gold Returns,” which featured Lunn’s acoustic fingerpicking and Johan Becker’s violin. Guests on the Colin Marston-produced set included Petri Eskelinen from Finnish band Rapture and cellist Nostarion from Dämmerfarben. A split album with Germany’s Waldgeflüster appeared on Nordvis in 2016. Also that year, Lunn delivered the compilation Revisions of the Past, which featured significantly remastered versions of On the Subject of Mortality and Social Disservices.
In the spring of 2018, Lunn issued the two-part double album Scars of Man on the Once Nameless Wilderness. Physical copies were released separately as part one and two, while the digital version was issued as a continuous album — the way it was designed to be heard. The first half was an intense exercise in atmospheric metal, while the second was more focused on Americana. Lunn, assisted by a considerable cast of musicians, played close to a dozen instruments himself. In 2019, Scars II (The Basics) offered stripped-down demos and alternates of tunes from the Americana half of Scars of Man on the Once Nameless Wilderness. Given the mandatory quarantines dictated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lunn released Live Migration as a stopgap.
Lunn released the sprawling, uncharacteristically optimistic …and Again Into the Light in May 2021, weaving together, often seamlessly, Americana, country, and folk with hybridized doom and black metal — often during the same song. While plenty of powerful, black metal atmospherics haunted the arrangements, Lunn’s reliance on melody and lyric harmony were as important as the hope and personal redemption in the lyrics. Following its release, many critics claimed it was the best record in Panopticon’s catalog. 2023’s The Rime of Memory appeared as its mirror image: Lunn played a slew of instruments in sometimes funereal arrangements that rely as much on texture and ambience as buzzing guitars and incendiary blastbeats. The six songs total more than 75 minutes in duration. ~ Fred Thomas, Rovi