WORMREICH

Created in 2009.

Wormreich emerged from deep within the fetid and rotten bowels of America’s bible belt, as the unified projection of three sovereign beings with supreme devotion to Satan and the Black Arts in a place where Jesus’ commands and hollow praises reign supreme. We are merely a conduit for His will, interpreted in ritual frequencies by these three possessed creatures. We offer unto you, the human race, our sacrament of blood and fire, as we stand with those who came before us to cleanse this world of the most holy abomination. We await our masters’ promise of purifying obliteration!

KHAOTIKA

Khaotika’s sound is a combination of the members’ influences that combine a mix of Lariyah’s clean vocals, high pitch scratch vocals, plus supporting lows and growls, with occult rock, black and death metal riffs with heavy drums topping the classical melodic metal harmonization, which makes their original, unique sound.
The band was formed in January 2014 and released their first EP in May 2014 along with their first official music video to “Muerte” – by El Jinete Films.

AGAINST THE PLAGUES

AGAINST THE PLAGUES is a extreme metal act based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 2005 when two musicians from the black metal group Forest of Impaled – Varyen od drums and Adrian Adamus on guitar, decided to to create their own project.
They started working under the name “AGAINST” but after few months extended it to AGAINST THE PLAGUES. Originally starting as a “project”, they hired Swedish musician and producer Wojtek Lisicki (Lost Horizon,Luciferion) to help with arrangements and production of the first album. However, after a few months of cooperation the “project” turned in to a full time, active band with Lisicki becoming a full fledged member and shortly before entering the studio, Orlando Logan Perez (ex VEX) joined the band as their singer and bassist to round out the lineup.
In 2007 , the band signed distribution deals with Century Media Records in U.S. and Plastic Head in Europe and released their debiut album “Architecture of Oppression” .
AGAINST THE PLAGUES received outstanding reviews in popular metal magazines like : BW&BK , Metal Rules, Metal Hammer, Lords of Metal, Metal Maniacs, Masterful magazine.
In 2010, AGAINST THE PLAGUES signed a deal with Dutch label – Vic Records, at which point, “Architecture of Oppression” was re-mixed and re-mastered by legendary producer Dan Swano (Katatonia/Marduk/Dark Funeral/Edge of Sanity) and re-released in Europe under the new title “Decoding the Mainframe”.
Shortly after “Decoding the Mainframe” came out, guitarist Adrian Adamus left the band and was replaced by Marco Martell (ex Malevolent Creation).
Just short time later , in March 2010 , AGAINST THE PLAGUES released their first official video for the track “Great are the Eyed” which was shot in Miami, FL.
In late fall 2010 the band returned to the studio and recorded 4 new songs for mini album called “The Quaternion”. Finally “The Quaternion” was self released on December 21st 2012.
AGAINST THE PLAGUES immidiately hit the road in U.S. to promote “The Quaternion” in 2013. In March 2013 Milo Kovacevic (ex Kommandant/Ezurate) joined the band as a new bass guitarist.
In June 2013 after first leg of promotional shows in United States the band parted ways with singer Logan Perez. Perez was replaced by vocalist Shaun Albro (ApotheCarrion/Ebonmortis).
In January 2014, band parted ways with Marco Martell and announced Aaron Covarrubias as a new guitarist.
Currently AGAINST THE PLAGUES gearing up to release some new material in the Spring 2014. The band is also confirmed to headline Florida Death Metal Fest in Fort Lauderdale on March 22nd 2014.

KULT OV AZAZEL

Inspired by blasphemous and blackened metal, KULT OV AZAZEL spit forth their hate towards humanity and religion. The unholy birth cries were first heard in 1998, under the infernal name of Azazel. Hailing from South Florida, Xaphan and Xul decided to join forces, marching relentlessly towards a shared destiny with a grim vision.

June of 2000 marked a turning point for the entity formerly known simply as Azazel. The horde decided to distance themselves from other bands using the same name and re-anointed themselves as Kult ov Azazel. After the 1999 release of the mCD “Order of the Fly” and various split CD’s, which established Kult ov Azazel as an unstoppable force upon the US Black Metal, they signed with Arctic Music Group ensuring proper distribution and a good budget to create their debut full length. In April of 2001, the much anticipated full length was released in the form of “Triumph of Fire”, an 11 hymn manifesto of evil and misanthropy that lived up to their motto “No Beauty, No Atmosphere, No Tranquility”.

Shortly after the release of the debut album a permanent drummer was announced. With Hammer now behind the kit writing for the follow up began. In early 2002 it was decided that a second guitarist be incorporated into the band. With the line up of Xaphan (guitar/vocals), Xul (bass/vocals), Nocturath (guitar) and Hammer (drums), the band entered the studio to record. In March 2003 Kult ov Azazel released their second full-length “Oculus Infernum”.

2004 saw Nocturath take leave from the band being replaced by VJS whom first appeared with the group when they co-headlined the Northern Lights Festival in Toronto, Canada. November of the same year, Kult ov Azazel embarked on The Swarm of Eternal Blackness Tour, a successful West Coast assault. Upon return they immediately entered Nuclear Soundlabs and recorded tracks for two splits “Feast of Sacrilegious Impurity” and “Through War or Suicide”.

In February of 2005 the band entered Mana Studios in Tampa Florida and recorded “The World, The Flesh & The Devil”. Upon release the album gained top reviews with many claiming it as the bands best material. It was also named as one of the top black metal releases in 2005 by many critics. To support this release the band took their blasphemies out on the road on the Hellstorm of Unholy Legions Tour.

After the completion of the tour VJS left the band. In December 2005 that void was replaced with Necrol. As this lineup Kult ov Azazel appeared in 2006 at the Sacrifice of the Nazarene Child 6 Festival, Night of the Black Pentecost and one Ft. Lauderdale, FL show securing the local slot for the Celtic Frost “Monotheist” tour.

On September 15, 2007 Kult ov Azazel returned to headline a show in Toronto, Canada and a week later was scheduled to play the Autumn Equinox Festival. Situations arose preventing Xul and Hammer from playing the festival. Instead of cancelling, Xaphan performed with session musicians. This one time lineup included members of Krieg, Engorge, Tenebrous & Malevolent Creation. It was this festival Valac entered the band replacing Necrol as session guitarist.

During the beginning of 2008, a decision was made to take Kult ov Azazel back to its original form keeping the core of the band a 3 piece and utilizing session members for live occasions. Writing for the new album was finalized and in late October 2008 the band entered Mana Studios again to record “Destroying The Sacred”. Released June 2, 2009 through Arctic Music the album, as with past releases, has received excellent reviews from both the US magazines/zines as well as international ones.

Support for the album kicked off on July 5th, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA when Kult ov Azazel co-headlined the Hostile City Death Festival with Valac as session guitarist. The when rehearsing for upcoming shows in October 2009 Kult ov Azazel brought Armanen in to cover guitars for live performances. That same month the band headlined the Milwaukee Blackened Festival and one one off show in Los Angeles, CA on Halloween night. While in Los Angeles Xaphan and Hammer entered Black Static Studios and within a few hours banged out a cover of “In League With Satan” for a Venom tribute to be released as a split endeavor with Teratism. December 12, 2009 Kult ov Azazel took their blasphemy to the island of Puerto Rico. With this performance the band also made history by being the first national/international black metal to play Puerto Rico. This was filmed to be compiled with other live footage for a future DVD release in 2010.

At the beginning of 2010 Kult ov Azazel teamed up with Frank Watkins At the beginning of 2010 the band was hit with Xul’s decision to take an indefinite hiatus. With scheduled dates for 2010 already confirmed Xaphan and Hammer were forced to make the decision to make adjustments to the lineup. Armanen was given a permanent position on guitars and former/session member VJS was brought back to play bass. With this lineup Kult ov Azazel embarked on a mini tour billed as the Nihilistic Terror Across Texas headlining the West Texas Death Festival and then joining up for two shows with Teratism and Witchaven. Due to certain circumstances Hammer was unable to do the Texas tour so Tony Laureano filled in on drums. Then in May they completed the Nihilistic Terror Across Florida mini tour, having filmed their hometown show for a future DVD release. However, after the Florida shows complications arouse that put the band on complete hold from the month of June until October when the band began rehearsing as a 3 piece with Armanen on bass for their appearance at the Samhain Black Metal Festival MMX in South Carolina. After this festival appearance the band began writing for a new album but again that was put on hold due the contract with Arctic being up and no label interest.

Fast forward, February 2011 at which time Negativity Records approached the band with interest to release future recordings. With this new offer the flame had been lit again. Since the beginning of March Xaphan has resumed writing with contributions from Armanen, who as of May 2011 has moved to bass guitar and Necrol was back in the band to fill the guitar position. The end months of 2011 were spent writing for Violators of the Covenant. Also in December of 2011 Forbidden Records re-issued the bands first recording “Order Of The Fly: The Ultimate Edition” with new cover art and previously unreleased tracks.

2012 began with Kult ov Azazel coheadlining a show in their hometown of Fort Lauderdale, FL with Cannibal Corpse. Also in January of 2012 Negativity Records released the split 7″ between Kult ov Azazel and Teratism titled “In League With Satan”. In February Xaphan was interviewed for the black metal documentary “Out of The Black” and the band announced the addition of Amduscias to handle future guitar duties. Currently the band is working on pre-production for the new album. It was announced in June 2012 that Xul had returned to the band.

In 2013, Necrols returns to the band to replace Amduscias and Xul takes leave again to be replaced on bass by Vastator. With this lineup Kult ov Azazel headline the only show for the year in Miami, FL during the month of October at the Black Kvlt Fest.

The year 2014 is spent on further writing of the new album and more pre-production on it. The band headlines both Wrath of the Goat III & IV with Archangel Sin Scythe filling in on drums for the WotG III Festival in Wilkes-Barre, PA and with Paul Collier filling in drums for the WotG IV held in Chicago, IL. In October of 2014 Kult ov Azazel announce that Hag (ex-Pact) had joined the band as vocalist.

SIR WJ

Meet Sir William James known as Sir WJ. Sir recorded an unreleased EP with Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra Jr producer Lee Musiker then went on to writing and co-producing urban sensation Assata Jones “I Can Love You Better, which was covered by Renato Pagnani in Pitchfork. He has performed the finale for Joffery Ballet to later go and score three of Dysfunctional Friends movie themes. If you can careless about him being the youngest on Rodney Jerkins agency board and helping facilitate McDonalds first ever in-store Wi-Fi Music Download campaign maybe you might care how he got here.

Sir WJ, legally William James Stokes, grew up with his neighbors’ residue as his inspiration. Bronzeville is a culturally rich musical community with the historic legacy of jazz and soul. Ella Fitzgerald played there often. So did Lena Horne, Duke Ellington and Josephine Baker, Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole along with countless others Bronzeville homes has been reserved as historical landmarks. Impressed, but the undeniable moment of greatness hadn’t come yet, I wasn’t yet convinced.

I wasn’t yet convinced because we all know that vintage has become a trend. Our commercialized leads trying to mimic the texture of dusty records and Polaroid shots. Justin Timberlake’s new album: vinyl. Instagram filters: aged. I wanted to see if this was his gimmick or if this was really him? He took me to 44th and Cottage and had me look up. There was his fathers name on the street sign. He began to tell me how his father was born in 1924, and how they would listen to records of old quartet music. He demonstrated how that shaped the cadence of his sound and look. Genuinely genius. I could tell the old soul wasn’t a gimmick. It is his story. The son of a preacher like Marvin Gaye, he spoke of his father and mother being a Pastor and Missionary and how it was shameful for him to sing such intimate lyrics. Most artists would ask that I don’t include that, it discredits their coolness, yet his emotional transparency, was yet another plus and positive sign that reminded me of greats before his time. He’s not taking the beaten path so to speak he’s being honest and going against the grain.

His first musical training was as a young child under the tutelage of a blind vocal teacher, Connie Rogers, who screamed, “Smile and drop your mouth!” every time she heard him sing. Although she couldn’t see him, she was shaping his sound and helping young W.J. to overcome a speech enunciation problem.

After years of practice he mastered a clean, bright and well-developed sound. At seventeen, W.J. took his hard earned material and a beginner’s business-sense and bargained his demo for investment and sponsorship at satellite radio station. After partnering on numerous shows and spending seven consecutive months of charting top 10, he was offered modest local nominations for his works.

At the age of 19 he was offered a chance to work with the best of the best in commercial music at Leo Burnett, Scoring a film with Meagan Good, Tatyana Ali, Stacy Keibler, Persia White, Vanessa Simmons and Stacey Dash to later recording with Tony Bennet’s and Frank Sinatra Jr’s composer Lee Musiker. I would say arguably the most classic voice Chicago has birthed since the big band era but only a fool would argue he’s not. Despite the countervailing trends of only hip-hop having national eyes from Chicago, his perennial appeal has lasted him until this moment. His moment.

JAYMAL GREEN

cLOUD9

CLOUD9

Comprised of veteran funk rockers, indie-reggae horn players, and MC Don D, Chicago Loud 9 creates a unique blend of music that bridges the culture gap. There’s nothing they love more than creating good music that truly puts us all up on cLOUD9.

“When you reach the clouds…..never come down.”

Low Spark

LOW SPARK

Low Spark, they’re called. A relentlessly grooving quartet based out of Chicago. Drawing from a wide range of influences, they deliver a contemporary fusion sound characterized by deep funk grooves, extended high-energy solos, as well as pleasant, melodic hooks. Known best for their electrifying live performance, Low Spark aims to please with a highly original, confident act that sets the tone for their future.

They have performed at premiere Chicago venues such as City Winery, Concord Music Hall, Double Door, Schubas, and Subterranean, as well as holding down weekly residencies at Chicago live music meccas, Underground Wonder Bar and Alive One. They have shared bills with the likes of Bernie Worrell Orchestra, New Sound Underground, Gene Ween, Blackalicious, The Monophonics, Kris Lager Band, Genome and many more. Low Spark was recently featured in Relix Magazine’s December 2013 mixtape and aims to spread the word further!

CHICAGO STYLE WEENIES

You can go to New York for pizza or you can go to Philadelphia for cheesesteak, but everyone knows you come to Chicago for a heapin’ weenie. Don’t let the cute name delude you, though; no fillers or by-products make their way into Chicago Style Weenies’ songs. We offer a humorous outlook on our surroundings, but the Weenies don’t tread lightly in voicing our opinions. The government sucks, entropy is king, and daytime TV has run amok. These are serious issues, and the Weenies intend to get to the bottom of them. No, we’re not running for any public office – but we most certainly will desecrate all of them through our brand of punk-rock crooners.

HOT DOG ATTACKER

Four Men + One Weiner = Total Mass Destruction!

Dj 50 Millz

DJ 50 MILLZ

To date, DJ 50 Millz is arguably one of the most versatile music artist on the scene. Though his first love is Chicago Style House Music, his DJ Resume also includes many successful Jamaican, Hip Hop and Steppers Events; therefore DJ 50 Millz is sure to be able to accommodate your taste requirements.

Please join him as he continues to expand his horizons and embark on new concepts in adult nightlife.

CITY UNDER SIEGE

City Under Siege a Powerpop/rock band from Buffalo NY City Under Siege has worked hard at gaining a loyal fanbase throughout the region. This 2 man duo, John Wittlinger and Ryan Wiesner, put together songs with influences that span the genres far and wide. There upbeat, fast and catchy songs often keep there lyrics stuck in the heads of there listeners. There “party” style writing is reminiscent of bands such as boys like girls their unique blend of pop and rock is sure to have you dancing. 

JACK BE NIMBLE

Who could’ve known that by simply joining forces to cover Elvis’s first hit single “That’s All Right,” the strapping young men of Jack Be Nimble would go on to become the tightly woven group they are today; next in line to take an entire genre of music by storm. Pop Punk won’t know what hit it. In late 2012, the boys hailing from Chicago’s suburbs released their first single “DREAMERS,” which caused a social media surge, and gave them a truly devoted fan base. The following year, JBN released their debut EP “SomethingToDanceTo.” The EP quickly became a hit and earned Jack Be Nimble the #1 spot on PureVolume for Most Tracks Played and Most Tracks Downloaded in a Month with over 8,000 downloads on the Indie music website. The EP included musical triumphs such as “Take Me Home,” “Pink Sky (If I knew Then What I know Now),” “You & I,” and “The Cutest Thing.” “Pink Sky” and “You & I” were mixed by Doug McBride of Gravity Studios (Fall Out Boy). Their next single, “Slow Down Charlie” arrived with a lyric video that reached 10,000 views on YouTube in less than three weeks. Jack Be Nimble has played shows around the northern Midwest including cities in Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. In 2013, the band performed at The Rave in Milwaukee as sidestage support for Mayday Parade. Summer 2014 has been an immense experience for Jack Be Nimble. In July they were given the honor of performing on the Ernie Ball Stage at the Tinley Park, IL date of Warped Tour ’14. Only one month later they released a professionally mastered single accompanied by their very first music video. The single – called Drama King – was produced by Kevin Gates (Never Shout Never) and the music video was directed by John Kopanski (Late Night Reading). The boys are currently writing and planning the release of new material, playing grab-ass, and doing their best to stay out of trouble. Drawing inspiration from bands like Fall Out Boy, Blink-182, A Day To Remember, and All Time Low; young audiences are guaranteed something they can connect to…and dance to! So tune in and turn up the Pop Punk!

THE MILLENIUM

These songs are a collection of memories and instances. Of love. Of loss. Of learning. These songs are an extension of ourselves – much in the same way as our arms and legs. These songs created us more than we created them. We are The Millenium, and we are humbled that you are on our silly little social media site listening. Enjoy.

EMBRACER

Embracer is a 5-piece band, hailing from Charleston, West Virginia. Officially formed in 2011, Embracer has been slowly shaping, and refining their skills as musicians creating a sound of their own, while also strongly enforcing feeling and substance within the material. Leaving a lasting impression on the listener.

Paulo Nutini

PAOLO NUTINI

Paolo Giovanni Nutini is a Scottish singer, songwriter and musician from Paisley. Nutini’s debut album, These Streets, peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart. Its follow-up, Sunny Side Up, debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart.

DR. FEELGOOD AND THE 80'S BABIES

DR. FEELGOOD AND THE 80’S BABIES

Just a single dose of Dr. Feelgood’s show will cure an ailing party, corporate event, bar, club, or festival.  Dr. Feelgood digs deep into the vast catalog of the 1980s by injecting new life into the timeless music.  Avoiding the over-saturated cookie-cutter renditions from the decade’s  “one-hit-wonders”, Dr. Feelgood focuses on the artists that have withstood the test of time.  Whether rocking out to Tom Petty, or getting funky to Prince and the Revolution, Dr. Feelgood will provide the perfect atmosphere for a great event!

Psychobitches Outta Chicago

PSYCHO BITCHES OUTTA CHICAGO

Sassiest ladies in Chicago playing the best of Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Punk, Gothabilly, etc. We have over 8 yrs experience deejaying in Chicago. Our deejaying resume includes Delilah’s, Liars Club, Late Bar, Livewire, Cobra Lounge, Bottom Lounge, Beat Kitchen, Vegan Gallery and many other events around Chicago.

The Ghost Bandits

THE GHOST BANDITS

A haunting collaboration featuring Carmen Lee and Jahshie P. (Last False Hope)
Debut 2 song single coming soon!

MC1

MC1

MC-1 is a one man Garage Punk band consisting of Joe Koontz songwriter/ guitarist for the now defunct punk band Against All Authority and Nobody’s Hero.

CW Ayon

CW AYON

CW Ayon may call the Southwestern deserts of New Mexico home but his soul is deeply rooted in the Blues and grooves of the Mississippi Hill Country. With a rather simple kick/snare and tambourine setup he lays down solid beats while picking out some catchy hooks on anything from acoustic to resonator guitars. Sometimes dropping in a bit of harmonica for good measure. All the while building a sound and playing style that is deceptively larger than it seems. 

I have 5 full length albums, “GONE”, “IS WHAT IT IS”, “AIN’T NO USE IN MOVING”, 
“LOHMADOR” and “SETTING SON”. 

I won the New Mexico Music Award for BEST BLUES in 2010 and 2013. 
I was also nominated for BEST OF THE YEAR in 2013.

The Madpolecats

THE MADPOLECATS

The Madpolecats unique form of entertainment was developed by fusing together traditional bluegrass instruments with reggae/ska/punk influences, making rastabilly music or, skunkgrass. This family band has an arsenal of instruments, and is made of musicians who have played together at roadhouse bars, churches, music festivals, concert halls, fund raising events, benefits, weddings, wakes, and some of the best street corners in Wisconsin.

The Utah County Swillers

THE UTAH COUNTY SWILLERS

If you travel on Interstate 15 between the Bluffdale State Prison (home of famous Mormon murderers Mark Hoffman and the Lafferty Brothers) and the wired little meth hamlet of Nephi, UT, you will find a confederation of sleepy little towns that make up the torpid urban sprawl better known as Utah County. Utah County also goes by the charming nom de plomb of ‘Happy Valley’– but it is anything but happy. With the worlds largest per capita use of both Prozac and Ritalin, the County’s dark and menacing underbelly is cleverly hidden by its legions of seemingly happy citizenry painfully grinning like crazed Cheshire cats. But just scratch underneath that chipper facade, and you will find a people who are just one pill away from sucking on the end of a twelve gauge. It is in this climate that The Utah County Swillers were formed. This is not a band made up of healthy (or hygienic) people. Sweatin’ Willy, the lead guitarist and singer of the band is a janitor at a local high school where he spends the better part of the day oogling underage girls. Derwood, the bass player, works at a brewery and has been irreversibly affected by excessive consumption of the product which he has dedicated his life to. Johnny D., who plays mandolin and lead guitar, writes cowboy poetry, at least when he’s not whimpering in the fetal position. Young Buck, the drummer, well– he’s special. But despite their personal ‘issues’ the Utah county Swillers have been able to draw heavily on the history and culture of Utah to create a unique sound. With songs that deal with such diverse subjects as booze, pills, polygamy, more booze, more polygamy, and more pills, the Swillers have truly captured the twisted zeitgeist that is…Utah County. – A.V. Gorgon

Sean K. Preston

SEAN K. PRESTON

Sean K. Preston is an internationally touring artist from Baltimore, MD. The band’s album “Forgive” was released on Rusty Knuckles Music and they are currently on tour, sharing their raucous honkytonk, dirty blues, roadhouse rock ‘n’ roll, and tear jerking country balladry. The music of Sean K. Preston draws heavily on the influences of the classic heartbroken sounds of Country & Western music from the 1940’s – 1970’s, the honesty of the Blues by the likes of Robert Johnson and John Lee Hooker, the bombast of 50’s Rock’n’Roll, the lyrical sophistication of musical poets like Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, the raw energy of Punk, and the spirituality of Mountain Gospel. His own songs range from delicate laments and lullabies to fiery sermons and confessions. It’s Blues – Punk – Country – Rock’n’Roll…Amen.

Calling All Cars

CALLING ALL CARS

THE SYMPTOMS

The Symptoms gave birth to their sleazy brand of dark punk during summer of 1998. By 2005, the merger between this DIY-street-romp 3-piece and vicious keyboard distortion had given the Symptoms a unique authority over an otherwise predictable bar scene. In 2009, the outfit disbanded to ride motorcycles. After a year in the basement, the founding members have re-emerged brandishing two heavily distorted basses and drums to fire off some ferocious new jams. This is not pop-punk. This is rowdy. This is real.

CoS

COS

CoS is a 27 year old rapper from Chicago who had his first taste of the music scene playing bass for several bands throughout the years. CoS’ band, Of Glaciers, played their last show to a nearly sold out crowd in Milwaukee this February. After the band decided to pursue separate projects, CoS decided that it was time to shake things up and try his hand at rapping.

CoS started writing lyrics for his songs in March and recorded his first song with his producer in April. CoS started rapping as a way to tide him over but after he wrote his song “CoS Heart” he realized that this was something he had grown passionate about.

CoS may be new to the rap game but he has already shown much growth and potential and has created a fan base via social media. Over the last few months, we’ve all seen him grow as a lyricist and rapper. We’re all excited to see what he has in store for us moving forward. If you have not heard his music just yet, check him out her or on Twitter and Sound Cloud.

J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters

JB BEVERLY AND THE WAYWARD DRIFTERS

“Hardcore Honky Tonk.. For The Outlaw in Everyone!”

JESSE WAGNER & THE GREEN ROOM ROCKERS

From the Muddy Banks of the Wabash River comes the Soul Sonic, Blues Drenched, Sounds of Reggae and Ska that is the Green Room Rockers. Tuff concrete for your dancing feet thats served hot by the slice, for the Right Price.

Honest, raw sounds in an age of plastic and bling. This is the Hoosier Homegrown.

It all began in the (219) around 2001 with a few bedroom sessions (which happened to be painted green) between a few friends. After years of neglect and what could only be explained as providence, GRR became a reality in 2006.

Including members of Indiana Finest bands (Counteractive, the management, the Jims Jims, the Modern Kicks, and Recticide),GRR has come to bring Music with Soul back to the fore front, one basement at a time.So tell your friends, there something new growing amongst the corn…

Bob Wayne

BOB WAYNE & THE OUTLAW CARNIES

After a long hard run, down the roads across this land. Bob Wayne gathered up some outlaws, and they formed themselves a band. Now every day is different, every player every show. Will you see a bearded lady? Unless you go, you’ll never know. So come one, yeah, come all. When this ho down comes around. Who know’s, you could be an outlaw too! Lettin’ out that carnie sound.

Tiny Deaths

TINY DEATHS

tiny deaths is poised to be the next breakout act from Minneapolis, a city rich in talent (having birthed the likes of Polica and Gayngs in the past few years). Sounding simultaneously almost familiar and yet like nothing else, Grant Cutler (Lookbook, Wolflords) and Claire de Lune (The Chalice) have joined forces to create a fresh take on the dark, brooding electropop movement currently dominating indie rock.

New Constellations

NEW CONSTELLATIONS

Original, all instrumental Global Psych music. The New Constellations sound combines Ethiopian + North African melodies, soulful Afro-Cuban rhythms, psychedelic + ambient textures, and American roots music. Memorable hooks and melodies are balanced with a flair for improvisation. Ideal music for either a party atmosphere, or as chill background music. 

Sarah Eide

SARAH EIDE

New England born and raised, Sarah Eide is a Chicago based pianist/singer/songwriter, who writes and performs “piano driven alternative folk”. A traditional classical training coupled with a constant thirst to explore different musical styles has lead Sarah to writing smart yet intimate lyrics that are wrapped in expressive melodies and adventurous chord changes. When Sarah isn’t performing or penning new songs, she is writing music for media. Sarah Eide’s debut album, “Borderland”, is about the space between the known and the unknown… the reminiscing of what’s left behind, the anticipation of change, and the challenge of transition. The album is set for release on January 2015, and will be available for download and physical purchase.

nonpronto

NONPRONTO

In a pop music landscape dominated by the guitar, a piano-fronted rock band is bound to stand out—and Nonpronto does just that. Not since Ben Folds Five has a piano trio brought such creativity and energy to the art of pop songwriting. Since forming in Chicago in 2012, they’ve released two EPs: Nonpronto (2013) and Like Shit (2014). Both collections feature five songs worth of infectious hooks, danceable grooves, and slightly heady lyrics. In their short time together the piano driven power trio has made a name for themselves in the Chicago music scene with their genre-bending, unpredictable live performances. Jazz musicians turned pop-rock wannabes, Nonpronto is steadily developing a unique brand of catchy melodic songs that attract all kinds of listeners, from dance crowds to music nerds. The group is currently planning a tour and working on new material for their debut full length album, set to be released in 2015. Check their Facebook page and website for upcoming tour dates, live footage/recordings, and Nonpronto gear. Hear the music on iTunes, Spotify, Youtube, and Bandcamp.

 

KEVIN & THE COLLECTIVE

Kevin & The Collective is masterminded by singer/songwriter/pianist Kevin Pollack, performing originals. Recommended if you are a fan of The Beatles, Richard Marx, Billy Joel, Ben Folds and many other piano rock artists. Kevin’s music has been heard by many. He’s currently in recording studio finishing up his debut EP with special guests 7-time Grammy winner Paul Wertico (Pat Metheny Group), Nick Kitsos (Jennifer Hudson, Sheryl Crow, The BoDeans), Chester Thompson (Genesis, Frank Zappa), David Ragsdale (Kansas) and some members of the CSO.

The Greedy Bliss

THE GREEDY BLISS

The Greedy Bliss — Colby Beserra (Vocals, Guitar, Keys), Matt Reed (Vocals, Guitar, Bees) took a shine to the maxim that “Greed is Good” — unless of course, you’re greedy about the wrong things. After holing up for a week at an abandoned Albuquerque Jesus camp, fueled by cheerful regret and years of playing furniture store openings, their album, “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things”, was birthed. Along with bass and drums, the Greedy Bliss’ 20-plus songs truthify the ancient adage that God cares not what you did, but what you do…just so you don’t end up the same.

zoso

ZOSO

The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience formed in 1995 to perform the most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since the real thing. For Zoso, it’s much more than just being a tribute. It’s about touching a golden era in music. Zoso embodies Page, Plant, Bonham and Jones in their spirit, tightly-wound talent and authenticity. Each band member has been carefully selected to portray both the appearance and playing styles of their Led Zeppelin counterparts. In eighteen successful years of touring, they have perfected their art. As one of the longest tenured Zeppelin tributes, Zoso’s 2400 live shows around the world, including slots at major festivals such as Bonnaroo and Rib America Fest, have established them as the most traveled and successful band in the market. Zoso is: Matt Jernigan-Robert Plant; John McDaniel-Jimmy Page; Adam Sandling-John Paul Jones; Greg Thompson-John Bonham

 

Squeeze-singles

SQUEEZE “SINGLES”

Singles – 45’s and Under is a 1982 album by Squeeze and was released on the A&M Records label.

BEN FOLDS FIVE “WHATEVER AND EVER AMEN”

Whatever and Ever Amen is the second album by Ben Folds Five, released in 1997.

Guardrail

GUARDRAIL

Guardrail is the world’s first Diet Punk band. Basically, we understand we’re not punk—Minor Threat and Good Charlotte have that covered, thank god. We’re also not really pop, which explains why we haven’t hit it big. We’re just a combination of those things that uses Splenda instead of real sugar. And because of that, until you get used to us, we’re going to leave a bad taste in your mouth.

THREADCOUNT

We started a band~to search for truth. So sit in your easy chair and fall backwards, while listening to the ‘groove~heavy~choral~grunge’ of the playgrounds  newest mishap, ‘Threadcount’!  thanks for checking us out!

 

The North Avenue Stompers

THE NORTH AVENUE STOMPERS

The North Ave. Stompers consist of Eric Shoutin Sheridan, lead vocals, Jason Larsen on guitar, Billy Favata, dog house bass, Brian Lueck, drums and Denis McQuinn on tenor sax. We intend to make you wanna go home and make babies!

Honey Hole Johnson

HONEY HOLE JOHNSON

Lonely Are The Brave

LONELY ARE THE BRAVE

Chicago duo “Lonely Are The Brave” deliver a hard driving brand of Americana country influenced rock & punk.  Featuring Josh Harker (vocals/guitar) & Matt Melvin (drums).  Originally intended as an experiment in mixing genres & searching out the commonalities of punk & country roots, the project found it’s legs in the high intensity songwriting of punk & hardrock blended with the storytelling lyrical styles of country & Americana music.  This exploration has matured into a genre of their own with a recent flourish of new material & focus of performing.

FANGS & TWANG

Metal bands sing about Viking lore while goth bands dabble in Witchcraft…Why can’t you get a country band singing about Vampires? Horror hoedowns, if you will? Or, maybe if the Munsters lived in Nasvhille?  Ypsilanti, MI trio Fangs and Twang [Billy LaLonde (drums, vocals), Andy Benes (guitar, vocals), and Joe Bertoletti (bass)] whip a stripped down roots-rock blend of indie-kicks and swinging bluegrass with theatrical, croony lyrics that are half Monster-Mash cartoonery and half Mummies-esque retro-revivalism of B-movie horror tropes. For as fun as that formula is, it should be underlined that these three, who cut their teeth in the formidably forceful (and comparably genre-mutating) Black Jake & The Carnies, take their musicality as well as the performance, pitch and tone of those campy lyrics, quite seriously.   -Jeff Milo, Deep Cutz

 

 

Byzantine Time Machine

BYZANTINE TIME MACHINE

Currently residing in the year 2014, Byzantine Time Machine has found a way to combine the latest advances in audio technology with musical styles that go back to “Byzantine” times. The sounds of their voices and instruments are converted into ones and zeros, filtered through time-shifting algorithms and sent back to the analog world for your listening pleasure and dancing enjoyment!

Can you imagine the sound of a Middle Eastern darbuka processed digitally through a frequency shifter? How about a Greek dulcimer with oscillating temporal flux? Transform a Turkish clarinet solo via ring-modulation, add to that a resonant synth sub-bass, female vocals, and a dub horn section and you have Byzantine Time Machine.

Kent Rose

KENT ROSE AND WANGO CITY TRIO

“If you wondered if the snappy-dressing country singer on that U.S. Cellular TV ad a few years back was for real, rest assured that Kent Rose is all that and more. He’s a throwback to the guitar-toting country troubadours of yesteryear and at the same time a product of the rock and roll era, certainly the only performer of his kind in the greater Chicagoland area.”

 – Bill Dahl, Music Historian and Journalist

Wango City Trio is Kent’s secret weapon to bring the roar and the rhythm, the grooves and the harmonies to his set of original tunes. They are Dave Stepanich on lead guitar, Norm Hogeveen on bass and Brian Grady on drums and vocals.  

Wretch

WRETCH

Wretch is the bastard spawn of The Gates of Slumber.

VON STRANTZ

The sound of Von Strantz is described simply as folk n’ roll, akin to the tradition of Over the Rhine and the sacredness of The Vespers; the instrumentals stir the soul much like Mumford and Sons. 

Utilizing a variety of instruments such as the mandolin, violin, bass, and cello, Von Strantz unites harmonies strung together by commanding and soulful lyrics. With story-sharing as their passion.

The Boxers

THE BOXERS

The Boxers are a rock nd roll band

The Sapwoods

THE SAPWOODS

“The Sapwoods pop and sparkle in a flare of sounds that span across a spectrum of power pop and anthemic alt-Americana. Propelled by a ceaseless energy, their sophisticated sensibilities glimmer in a spectacle of grooves, laments, croons, breaks, surges, bottle-breaking riffs and heartsick melodies, packed powerfully into fine, well-wrought songs.” – Aaron McNally (Pulse Magazine)