SINGLE MOTHERS
Single Mothers broke up in 2009 – and have been playing shows ever since.
Single Mothers broke up in 2009 – and have been playing shows ever since.
Pianos Become The Teeth has a melodic yet uncompromising sound that brings to mind such diverse and influential bands as Thursday, Envy and City of Caterpillar. Brimming with sincerity and brandishing an experimental ambiance, the band is pushing beyond the boundaries of a stale genre. Mixing elements of screamo, hardcore as well as post rock, Old Pride breathes new life into a once decaying scene.
The Toasters are one of the original American third-wave ska bands. Founded in New York way back in 1981 by Buck. We’ve released 9 studio albums, with labels such as Moon Ska Records, Megalith Records, Celluloid, Stomp Records, Caroline Distribution & Skaloid.
Buck is the only constant member in the band. He moved over to the US to manage the Forbidden Planet comic book store, one year later he formed The Toasters. Our first show was opening for Bad Brains that same year, and later along in ’83 we released our first single Beat Up.
Two more years along and we reach Recriminations, our debut EP, produced by Joe Jackson. This was the point Buck decided to create Moon Ska Records, this would be the label for Recriminations.
Over the following years we expanded with the addition of a brass section, releasing Skaboom! in 1987. Since then, the lineup has seen many new faces (regular contributors included Coolie Ranx, Matt Malles, Brian Sledge, Lester Sterling – followed by a huge etc.), we released a bunch more albums, singles, EP’s & compilations – all available in our toastography. Our latest releases being One More Bullet (LP), in 2007 for our 25th anniversary & House of Soul (7″) in 2013.
Up to today we’re still touring around the world, filling the dance-floors with ska. While we’re at it we’ve also brought out a couple of hot-sauces & brews.
So come down to a show – checkout the supporting act(s), skank to our tunes, and you might even have some beer-money left over for merch!
Crosstown Collision is a 5 piece ska/punk band from Northwest, Indiana. Friends since high school Zack Genis, Stephen Phelps and brothers Jon and Dan Egolf have come a long way. With multiple roles in different bands, this group of friends united as Crosstown Collision in April 2008.
Sharing the stage with bands like Big D and The Kids Table, Green Room Rockers, The Pink Spiders, and Have Nots- Crosstown Collision began playing all over Indiana. The years of friendship and musical experience really shows when these guys are on stage. No matter the genre of music you are into, Crosstown Collision will have you tapping your toes and ready to skank!
Middle City Sound is comprised of five musicians who bring together a common love of music to create something more. Brandon James, Ian Miles, Boyang Matsapola, Barron Golden, and Pat Ryan hope to see you at the next show to experience these songs in full effect. The band is on a mission to blend old school raw talent with a new age sound and ideas. With performances at some of the hottest spots in Chicago we hope to grace the stage in a town near you soon.
Acclaimed recording artist and performer Mike Keneally is celebrating the release of his magical new album, Wing Beat Fantastic, by scheduling a series of intimate duo performances with musical compatriot Rick Musallam.
Wing Beat Fantastic is the highly anticipated result of a songwriting union between the famed rock experimentalist and legendary XTC tunesmith Andy Partridge. The smart and melodious album is garnering rave reviews worldwide.
Of their successful partnership, Partridge remarked, “I didn’t know how any of the tunes we’d agreed to write together were going to come out, but I know one thing, SO musical is this man that him just sitting with a guitar across his lap or perched at a keyboard pulled things from me that I can honestly say ‘I don’t know where they came from.’”
“The chance to work with Andy was absolutely a mind-blower for me,” Keneally said. “His songwriting gift is still as strong as ever, and I’m fiercely grateful to be able to help bring new Andy Partridge music into the world.”
“This tour will be a good opportunity to take some songs from my past repertoire, and stack them next to these new songs I’ve written with Andy,” mused Keneally. “We’ll be focusing on a lot of my most melodic and accessible tunes — hopefully with just enough of the fancy technique stuff to keep that portion of the audience satisfied!”
Long acclaimed as one of the world’s most creative and intense guitar and keyboard players, Keneally’s talents as a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer and multi-instrumentalist are nearly unequalled in rock music. He has released over 20 albums of his original music since 1992, and has built a body of work of remarkable inventiveness and originality.
Keneally played in Frank Zappa’s last touring band, performing as a vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist. He’s appeared on many Zappa albums, is currently a touring member of Dethklok (as a guitarist) and the Joe Satriani Band (as a keyboardist), and has also recorded or performed with Steve Vai, Robert Fripp and many others.
All Music Guide calls Keneally “the leading progressive rock genius of the post-Zappa era.”
Known for his innovative, unpredictable live shows, Keneally has played extensively in the United States and Europe, in contexts ranging from solo and duo concerts to performances with large-scale orchestras.
Keneally’s excited to team up with Rick Musallam again for this excursion. “He’s played guitar alongside me in the Mike Keneally Band since the late ’90s — seriously one of the most soulful, beautiful guitar players I’ve ever heard. With just the two of us playing these songs, I look forward to getting to the essence of what I was thinking about when I wrote them. Guitar fans will have a field day at the show, but we’ll be playing some bass and keyboard as well, and I’ll have recorded backing tracks on just a couple of the songs for variety.”
Three piece band from Chicago, Illinois
instrumental rock from chicago.
Ken Bonner – Guitar
Pat Kelley – Guitar
Jeff Ulbrich – Bass
Jake Ennis – Drums
Senor Muerto was a band that started as a hobby! Everyone decided to get serious with it! We started out playing in Jesse A’s basement and now we have our own studio! We hope one day to get very far with this band!
Don’t Date Jake is a ska band based out of Northwest Indiana. The members formed at Chesterton High School in 2008. Since then they have won various battle of the bands in the region and have also performed in Chicago as well as other areas of Indiana. Don’t Date Jake is always looking for performance opportunities and looks forward to playing for you soon.
Late Night Morgue is a straight edge, dynamic rock band that specializes in metalcore. We are all self-taught musicians that write all our own songs. The energy and power of our music shows through each performance we give. If you like ANY kind of rock music you will definately love us. Every song we write is a different kind of sub-genre of rock, not one song sounds the same and I’m sure you’ll like that about us. Tell us what you think and get your friends to “Like” us. Thank You
– Late Night Morgue
An experimental progressive band with hard rock and metal roots, Inner Savant is growing into its own genre. We all have short attention spans which is reflected by non-repetitive riffs and song writing that crafts each track into a unique story. We engage audiences with a barrage of catchy melodies, explosive choruses, technical solos, and unexpected directions. Inspired by everything and anything fast, philosophy, strange experiences and all great music. Our line up is Luis as Lead Guitar, Marco as Backup Guitar, Joe as Synth/Keys, and Fran as Drums. We gear towards live performances so come check us out!
We play various types of metal and rock music and we’re here to make it to the top. Check out our tunes on the band page!
An alternative rock band with roots in Illinois and Alabama. We do not fall into the lines of one particular music style because we write and play whatever is in us.. We perform only original music..
We are a post-hardcore band that hails from the Windy City. We are striving to create a unique sound, which none of you have ever experienced before. We are A Storm at Sea and we’re embarking on a journey. Wanna join?
Since forming in 2007, New York’s Tigeriss (formerly Tiger Piss) have become an exemplary band to hold up for those seeking fun sing-a-long rock n’ roll that still matters. Bourne from from a true DIY asthetic, Tigeriss has self promoted their way into many hearts over the course of nine national tours, including the Coney Island Rock n’ Roll Roadshow (set to hit the east coast again this November).
With music that is not only playful but meaningful, the Tigeriss experience promises a complex, catchy and chaotic reprieve for the everyman. Sexy without the sleaze, but still nastier than mama permits, Lara’s bluesy belting and rolling bass lines merge with Danny’s angular and memorable guitar riffs. Completing this trio is Rev Kev’s powerful and always danceable drum beats. Combined, this power trio brings you raw rock-n-roll…the way it should be.
Having self released two EP’s in 2008 and 2009, this past October brought the release of the bands first full length album ‘Everybody Wins!’
The band Inquisition was formed in 1988 in Cali, Colombia by Dagon. The band started as a thrash metal act, and in 1994 evolved into raw black metal.
In 1996, Dagon left Colombia and moved back to the United States to continue Inquisition and search for a new drummer. That same year Dagon met Incubus, who joined the band on drums and the creation of their debut full length album began. This line-up has remained stable for more than fifteen years and is now seen as the classic Inquisition line-up.
INQUISITION style of black metal involves slow, deep and dark riffing combined with sudden tempo changes to faster sections based around blast beats and high-speed riffing; at times adding melodic solos. The classic Inquisition sound incorporates a combination of early era thrash metal-influenced riffing with darker and more chaotic black metal, primarily involving fast, tremolo picked minor-key guitar riffs, thus creating the trademark “Inquisition sound”.
An uncompromising sibling extreme metal trio from Brazil, Krisiun’s savage lyrics, punishing riffs, and unmitigated velocity helped make them one of the more punitive metal ensembles to emerge in the 1990s. Heavily influenced by bands like Slayer, Sodom, and Morbid Angel, the band employ a vicious, straight-ahead death metal style that was crystallized into pure fury on career-making outings like Apocalyptic Revelation (1998), Conquerors of Armageddon (2000), and The Great Execution (2011) that brought many imitators out of the woodwork. 2018’s Scourge of the Enthroned charted in Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland. Following two long tours and the global pandemic, Krisiun returned in July 2022 with Mortem Solis.
Hailing from Porto Alegre and taking their name from the lunar basin Mare Crisium (“sea of crisis”), the band was founded in 1990 by brothers Alex Camargo (bass, vocals), Moyses Kolesne (guitars), and Max Kolesne (drums) — Camargo uses his mother’s maiden name. A pair of demos (1991’s Evil Age and 1992’s Curse of the Evil One) and a self-released mini-album (1993’s Unmerciful Order) helped the band build a strong local following, resulting in a deal with small Brazilian label Dynamo, which put out the group’s merciless debut long player, Black Force Domain, in 1996. It was picked up for wider distribution by Gun Records, which also issued the group’s acclaimed sophomore effort, 1998’s Apocalyptic Revolution, the latter of which turned heads at major metal player Century Media, who scooped the band up and put out album number three, Conquerors of Armageddon, in early 2000. The label proved to be a loving home for the group, who were now taking their sonic onslaught across the globe, sharing stages with contemporaries like Vader, Belphegor, and Rotting Christ, and releasing a string of workmanlike, but undeniably brutal albums like Ageless Venomous (2001), Works of Carnage (2003), Bloodshed (2004), Assassination (2006), and Southern Storm (2008), the latter of which included a fiery cover of fellow countrymen Sepultura’s “Refuse/Resist.” 2011 saw the band issue their eight studio long player, the massively potent Great Execution, which garnered heavy praise from the extreme metal community, as did 2015’s more doom-leaden Forged in Fury. Clocking in at a taut 38 minutes, 2018’s Scourge of the Enthroned marked a return to the Gatling gun riffage and visceral attack of their debut. The album won praise from the metal press internationally, and was their first to chart in Europe.
Following two long tours and the global quarantine caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Krisiun finally got the opportunity to record in late 2021. They entered Family Mob Studio in São Paulo, Brazil and produced nine songs themselves. They sent the files off to Mark Lewis in Nashville, Tennessee, who mixed and mastered the set. Titled Mortem Solis, it boasted sleeve art by Marcelo Vasco. The video single “Serpent Messiah” was issued in June, followed by the album release in July. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi
Behold the new masters of darkness! SEPTICFLESH kindly invite you to join “The Great Mass”. The Greeks’ seventh full length is a new symphonic masterpiece that constitutes a quantum leap in the art of amalgamating orchestral music with Heavy Metal. These songs are audible evidence of guitarist Christos Antoniou finishing his studies of classical composition with academic honours and distinction. “The Great Mass” sounds nothing like the nowadays all too common application of ordinary soundtrack themes to hard music.
Daniel Voth’s debut album The Singularity brings a progressive twist to the solo acoustic fingerstyle genre. The Singularity plays across a wide continuum of modern acoustic guitar music. The songs are at times intense, cinematic and extremely technical, while on the other end of the spectrum quite nostalgic and heart felt.
Composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist, Renato mastered several stringed instruments, such as Mandolin, Tenor Guitar, Cavaco, Viola, and Requinto.
Ewan Dobson is one of Canada’s most brilliant, awarded and exhilarating guitarists.
The development of Ewan Dobson into the artist that he is today has been an eclectic journey to say the least. After humble beginnings with his first electric guitar playing heavy metal and hard rock music to the structured discipline of his classical training, Dobson has expanded his repertoire to include Bluegrass, Metal, Canadian folk, Techno, Trance, Video Game and Contemporary Fingerstyle music.
The culmination of all of these diverse influences has fuelled his creativity to compose his own unique brand of music and resulted in creating the captivating artist that he is today
Nucleus is a Sci-fi themed death metal band based out of Chicago, IL.
Mutilation Rites is filthy black metal hailing from Brooklyn, conceived by Michael Dimmitt and Justin Ennis in January 2009. After various incarnations, they have amalgamated with George Paul and Ryan Jones. Influences include, but are not limited to; darkthrone, discharge, dissection and weakling.
Formed in Athens, Ohio, SKELETONWITCH has been launching metal assaults on an unsuspecting underground since 2003. The members of THE WITCH are bonded by the universal truth, that heavy metal is the law, thereby unleashing the band’s brand of ripping, epic thrash. Everything begins with the purity and aggression of the 80s Bay Area thrash scene, but SKELETONWITCH further fuels its evil onslaught with elements of black and Viking metal while proudly waving the NWOBHM flag. Imagine a young Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Exodus slamming beers and cranking up Immortal records at a rager in 1985. Just when you think the keg is killed, Judas Priest joins the party with a fresh case of beer.
SKELETONWITCH brings together the old and sacred elements of true heavy metal, melts them down, and forges them into a brand new monolith of riffage. This new beast that has been created, while completely fresh and unique, is still able to give you that 1986 feeling (whether you were already there or are just feeling it for the first time). And THE WITCH’s live show is not to be missed – This is a fact known by the countless hessians, thrashers, stoners and punks alike that have bore witness to the vicious spectacle: a whirlwind of nipple-length hair, dual flying Vs, roaring Marshall stacks, and a black master of ceremonies as sick as Satan himself.
In 2006 Jake Austin moved to St. Louis with little more than a box of clothes, a Ray Charles album, and a dream of reinventing Rhythm and Blues. After three years of songwriting and development, Jake Austin & The City Limits was formed and formally introduced to the St. Louis music scene.
One can’t dismiss the array of talent when Jake Austin & The City Limits hits the stage. The screaming horns and frisky rhythms bring you back to the early days of Stax Records. This high-energy eight piece band fuses soul with rhythm & blues, making their music lively, compelling and memorable.
After just four shows Jake Austin and The City Limits was invited to play at St. Louis’ favorite concert spot – The Pageant. Just a few weeks later, the group found themselves opening for Grammy nominated Robert Randolph and the Family Band. By sharing the stage with Blues and Soul greats such as Grammy Nominated Tab Benoit and St. Louis Legend Kim Massie, Jake Austin & The City Limits was introduced to the St. Louis music scene.
Shows at hot spots such as Ciceros, 2720 Cherokee, The Gramophone and Beale on Broadway have cemented this group’s place in the hearts of hometown fans. Jake Austin & The City Limits is proud to have a devoted fan base of young and old who want nothing more than to kick up their heels and dance the night away. After only one year the band has already opened for two Grammy Award Winning Artists (Robert Randolf & Chuck Berry), as well as opening up for Montgomery Gentry under the Gateway Arch on the 4th of July to 10,000 + in attendance.
The band released their 1st Album “Country Soul” in July of 2011.
“A native of Los Angeles, Charlie Hirsch spent much of the last decade pursuing a career as an actor. He landed numerous commercials and some bit parts in TV and film, including “The Office” on NBC and feature films “Prom Night” and “The Lincoln Lawyer”, all the while continuing his love affair with music, albeit in a much more private setting. He moved to Chicago in the summer of 2010 and has recently completed work on the song “Beaten Up and Broken Down” for the upcoming independent film “Least Among Saints”, set for release in October of 2012. Currently, Charlie is in the studio completing his debut album, a mix of singer/songwriter, soul, and rock, which will also be released in the fall of 2012.”
Impala Sound Champions are some DJ dudez.
Las Guitarras de España (The Guitars of Spain) is a “world music” ensemble, with a “Spanish guitar twist,” that performs a fusion of Cuban son, rumba, R&B, Latin-jazz, blues, and African percussion with an underlying flamenco music and dance focus. From the start, the ensemble has presented traditional Spanish guitar music along with traditional flamenco forms in collaboration with music and musicians from other genres and cultures. The ensemble has sought to unite music, dance, travel, poetry, and culture in recordings and performances.
Jet Driver is an original material band with an eclectic style of music because our array of songs can range from rock, pop, punk and even a little reggae.
The band is composed of experienced musicians blending their own individual styles to create a dynamic sound. Christian Xavier plays synthesizers and sings most lead vocals, he adds a retro 80’s feel to the music with soft lines and raw rhythmic patterns, he also writes all the songs. Kevin M. Jackson is a hot electrifying lead guitarist and vocalist. comes from a heavy rock/blues background. Eric Hill plays bass and provides a solid foundation for each song with quality musicianship. Erica Ramanauskas complements with her sweet vocal harmonies and unique style of keyboard textures. Scott Gillis is the main driver, an outstanding versatile drummer that can adhere to any style of music without missing a beat.
Entering its second iteration, I Lost Control is rockin’ as strong as ever.
Stevo continues to lead the charge with 360s, knee drops and angel wings on stage. First lieutenant Tennent backs him up on lead axe, walking the fine line between subtle hooks and uncontrolled feedback. He remains the band’s genuine gloomy British connection.
Tina L Sunny joins them to add a wealth of Indiana indie rock heritage on the bass. She also brings an innate knowledge of herbal remedy cures. This is why the faint scent of peppermint pervades every I Lost Control show.
The band rounds out with a percussive story that has beginnings in 1981 Athens, GA. JB spent the next twenty years wandering around the US with his paint brushes and drum sticks before chancing upon the I Lost Control ‘Factory’ studio. He needed a band. They needed a drummer. They all loved German meat balls and schnapps.
Thus, they became four.
Out of the ashes of modern pop rises a phoenix; Kali Ra. A shadow person who feeds on the fear and techonological dependance of man, it supplies a heavy groove. For fans of David Bowie, Trent Reznor, Peter Murphy, or The Doors.
Contemporary jazz singer/keyboardist Frank McComb was born in Cleveland, beginning his piano studies at age 12 and forming his first trio five years later. His professional break followed in 1991, when he was tapped as musical director for the R&B group Rude Boys, subsequently backing DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince in the studio and on tour; in late 1992, McComb signed to the Mojazz label, and in 1994 collaborated with Branford Marsalis on his jazz-rap fusion project Buckshot LeFonque. The solo Love Stories followed in early 2000.
Three Card Trick are a blues rock power trio hailing from Scotland, UK. They are officially the hardest working band in Scotland playing over 20 shows a month since 2009 all over the country and now the world. Having supported world famous artists such as John Mayall, Wheatus, Johnny Winter, and The Subways, Three Card Trick are now a touring headline act in their own right and are now promoting their third studio album “Jack of All Trades”. Featuring the tried and tested guitar, bass & drums lineup, the band draw on influences such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, AC/DC, Bryan Adams, John Mayer and much more.
Jack of Heart is Piero Ilov, he is one of those musicicans who doesn’t take breaks. Sounding like early Syd Barrett mixed with The La’s and topped with a heavy dose of gritty punk sensibility, Jack of Heart are equally adept at melody and noise.
Aenima is the second studio album by American rock band Tool. The album was released on September 17, 1996
Cato is a seasoned stage performer with over 100 live POP & Hip-Hop shows to his
name to date, spanning the country from Illinois, Tampa & Clearwater Florida to
Seattle Washington and most recently the Twin Cities. He has morphed and evolved his style from hip-hop spitter to a fully-fledged musical entertainer. Cato combines his ability to create complex in-line rhyme schemes and destroying hooks with his Chamillionaire style melodic tones all while keeping it fun, energetic, original and simplistic…for hit POP records. His genre and most recent project release HiPOP, which is a fusion of Pop, Hip-Hop, and Electro music show Cato’s versatility, lyrical prowess and originality.
Rage Against the Machine is the debut studio album by the American rock band Rage Against the Machine. The album was released on November 10, 1992.
Sailing the Seas of Cheese is the second studio album and major-label debut by Primus, released on May 14, 1991.
Tav Falco’s Panther Burns are blazing a trail across the U.S.A. next month on their “Contamination” tour. Tav Falco, a longtime resident of Vienna, will be joined by an all-star lineup of Italian music vets including Mario Monterosso (Dale Watson, Red Mount Trio) and Francesco D’Agnolo (former session keyboardist for film composer Ennio Morricone).Like many of the musicians, scholars, carnies and flaneurs that inspired him, Tav Falco is a Southern provocateur grifting his audience with the ol’ song and dance act before shuffling out the back door with a wink and a nod. His historico-musico revue, The Unapproachable Panther Burns, originated in 1979 at the nadir of Memphis’ postmodern, post-Beale, post-Sun, post-Stax era, when the Mississippi River town had seemingly disappeared from the cultural map and shriveled into an obsolescent landmark. Only groups like the Dixie Flyers, Mud Boy and the Neutrons, Big Star and Panther Burns were intent to keep the fires burning with or without commercial success, and their contribution to experimental pop music, dirty rock ‘n roll and the blues revival have been incalculable.
Marcel Marcel are very serious artists. They met on the internet after throwing off the yoke of their domineering father – a wizened oil man. He taught them winners never shiver. Their music sounds like My Bloody Valentine covering the Soft Boys, or that episode of Small Wonder when Vicki gets hooked on smack. Their music sounds like being paranoid on the bus.They live in Chicago. Their lives are in shambles.
Fantasy troubadours. Seventy Dollar Beard was accidentally formed in fall of 2008 by the comedy duo of Goulet/Nugent, starting with an idea they had come up with on a bar napkin about a band that takes the ridiculousness of rock and roll to a whole new level. It sat dormant for a month and most likely would have for longer, however Kris was asked by Nobunny if he had any performance endeavors going on that could be added to the hand-plucked “Nobunny’s Nuthouse” show. After not remembering the original idea and refusing the offer, he found the napkin and made sure Jeff was still interested. He was. Todd joined a few months later when they recorded their “Friends Don’t Let Friends Have Friends Like Us” album in his basement. Jon joined the band even later, but has been present at more of the shows than both Jeff and Todd. Try and make some sense out of that. Featuring both members of Hot Garbage and Todd from The House That Gloria Vanderbilt/Apocalypse Hoboken.
Female fronted Memphis-influenced groovealicious R & B/soul group including horns, backup vocals, and tight rhythm section. Originals and covers.
Before there was Kool Keith, Old Dirty Bastard or 2 Live Crew – before there was hip hop, for that matter – there was Blowfly, performing X-rated songs with a funky groove. Born 73 years ago in Vienna, Georgia, Miami’s Clarence Reid has recorded more than 40 albums during his illustrious career. He got his nickname as a child when his grandmother, after hearing him sing dirty versions of then popular songs – like “Suck My Dick” for “Do The Twist” – proclaimed, “You is nastier than a blowfly.”
In reality, there’s a split personality involved in this man’s music: there’s Blowfly, the outrageously garbed creator of trash classics such as “Shittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” and “Porno Freak,” and then there’s Clarence Reid, who recorded dozens of records and penned hits for the likes of K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Gwen McRae, Betty Wright, and Sam and Dave while inventing the famed “Miami Sound.”
Many people cite Blowfly as being the first rapper with his 1965 self-pressed “Rap Dirty” record, which was re-recorded for disco giants T.K. Records after the smash success of Sugar Hill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight.” Blowfly himself credits the “soul talking” Southern radio DJs of the ’50s and ’60s as the pioneers of rap, but he is without dispute the first rapper to have a song banned, after an Pineville, Louisiana record store was busted for peddling “Blowfly’s Party” in 1981. Blowfly was also sued by the President of ASCAP for his “What a Difference a Lay Makes.” (The music publishing honcho also happened to be the composer of the popular “What a Difference a Day Makes.”)
Blowfly’s sounds are a staple of modern-day hip hop. His music has been sampled by many rappers, including Beyonce (“Upgrade You”), The Game feat/ Drake (Good Girls Go Bad), The Jurassic 5,( “Quality Control”) Ice Cube (What Can I do), DMX (We In Here), Method Man & Redman (Cereal Killers) Puff Daddy, and dozens more.
He’s not your typical Hip Hop Artist. He actually lives a drug free life and heavily influenced by Funk & Classic R&B. Floyd T. Donaldson, better know as 2Krunk, was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. Born to Kathy & Floyd Donaldson SR, he was brought up in music, as his father was the band leader for Gypsi Fari Reggae Band. Heavily influenced by the sounds of Isley Brothers, James Brown, Teddy Pendergrass and several others of that era, 2Krunk found a heavy passion for musicianship. Hip Hop influences came to 2Krunk in the early 90’s by MC’s like Common, Twista, Ice Cube, 2Pac, Notorious Big, Tribe Called Quest and Das EFX.
Bone-crunching beats, apocalyptical electro hymns and very energetic live appearances. Hailing from Germany’s real industrial heartland, the former coal and steel centers of the Ruhr area, [:SITD:] made a name for itself a while ago, and can be counted amongst the most acclaimed electronic projects of the present international club scene.
[:SITD:] was formed in spring 1996, the members are Carsten Jacek (Vocals, Lyrics), Thomas ‘Tom’ Lesczenski (Music, Programming, Backing vocals) and Francesco ‘Frank’ D’Angelo (Keys).
[:SITD:] stands for “Shadows In The Dark”, which is a metaphorical expression for the music and lyrical content of the band.
Hailing from Chicago, Run and Punch is a high-energy ska band with pop punk roots. Performing for over a decade, this 6-piece delivers a unique blend of rich vocals, aggressive pop punk hooks, and a brassy horn section with one goal: to get you moving!
The group was started by two high school friends that grew up on the south side of Chicago. Both classically trained musicians, they fell in love with the city’s vibrant punk and ska scenes. By 2010 they were looking for their next projects and started writing what would become Run and Punch’s first full length, No Loose Ends.
Run and Punch has 6 releases under their belt starting with their debut EP Uppercut in 2011.
Although the group has seen multiple lineup changes during their run, founding members Chris Curtis (Trumpet) and Anthony Johnson (Bass) have cultivated a consistent musical identity.
Throughout each iteration Run and Punch has always featured a dynamic vocalist and punchy brass section, and delivered a playful pop punk foundation via the rhythm section.
Thollem’s a perpetually traveling musician continually playing in a wide variety of musical situations and collaborations throughout North America and Europe. He’s the keyboardist and singer of both The Hand To Man Band and the Italian based band Tsigoti. He has either performed or has bands with Nels Cline, William Parker, Mike Watt, Amy Denio, Damo Suzuki, Jad Fair, John Dieterich, Greg Saunier, Tim Barnes, Ava Mendoza, Scott Amendola and many others. Thollem Electric is his new solo project of anarcho blues lullaby noise avant circus free jazz punk.
Jason Smith of Rad Payoff and Sass Dragons.
Montezuma Fire Machine (MFM) fuses the complexity of seven musicians from very different musical backgrounds and styles into a classification-defying instrumental throw-down. A Nashville-born brotherhood that combines influences to create a broken-nose homage to the anti-mainstream, MFM is not a traditional Nashville sound. We’re proud of that.
Matuto (ma-two-toe) is Brazilian slang for country bumpkin. Imagine the sound of a Brazilian Carnaval in the Appalachian Mountains. A sound where dynamic percussion instruments rumble beneath blues drenched vocals, Telecaster twangs, and folksy fiddle tunes. Now, imagine these sounds in the hands of some of NYC’s finest young improvisers as they light up club and festival stages worldwide.
A multi- tasker and innovative artist, ClarkAirlines began his career as a fledgling rapper at the age of fifteen years old. After watching Eminem’s, 8 Mile, he gained the confidence to melodically tell his life story, and become the brain power behind the movement that is TCUIMG (The Come Up International Music Group). Born Jarvis Clark, he was raised in the middle- class, south suburb, Matteson, Illinois- where his family moved, when he was eleven years old. The oldest of three children, his father introduced him to the diverse sounds of Janet Jackson, Jamiroquai, Lenny Kravitz, and occasionally sneaking in some of hip hop’s greatest- Tupac, Eminem and Kanye West. ClarkAirlines’ diverse music selection is also reflective of his interests as an adolescent. On a regular day, one could either catch him practicing the saxophone, tumbling with classmates, or in the neighborhood playing basketball. During his high school years, ClarkAirlines made a name for himself on the court, but dreams of becoming a professional basketball player, were soon overpowered by a stronger desire to become a recording artist.
What makes Fitz different is that he is a lover of soul, not an abuser. In his music there is an appreciation and an ode to his love of soul, not just a bunch of mixed samples. What makes him different is his intelligence, and his versatility. Soul is always the beginning, his beginning.
No matter where they play, when The Child take the stage they bring the noise. Their sound heralds back to early 70’s hard psych-prog (Sir Lord Baltimore, Lucifer’s Friend, Night Sun, BANG) with a modern twist of metal and doom. For those who have witnessed the band’s live set words like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and James Gang spring from their lips. Layering high-energy, heavy twin-guitar riffage over a pounding rhythm section with a singer that’s a cross between Robert Plant, Ronnie Dio and Blind Melon’s Shannon Hoon has built the group a passionate, dedicated and rapidly growing fanbase.
Scorpion Child are from lots of different places, not only logistically but musically. “We’re from St. Louis, Austin, Wichita, and Houston,” says lead singer Aryn Jonathan Black describing the band’s roots. “Our influences are diversified as classic rock and 80’s thrash metal to old school southern delta blues along the lines of Blind Willie Johnson, Lemon Jefferson and Willie McTell.” The five-piece call Austin, Texas home since forming in the summer of 2006. The music world may be crowded, but there’s always going to be room for The Child’s frenzied freakouts and dark melodies,that flashback to the boneyard of classic rock.”
Nick Rynott- Vocals, Guitar
Nick Reuille- Guitar, Backing Vocals
Eric Plancon- Bass, Synth
Dominic Gaddini- Drums
To Light A Fire is a hardworking indie/alternative trio from Birmingham, Alabama. With their intimate melodies and harmonies, To Light A Fire is often compared to popular indie bands such as Beachhouse and Low backed with the musical complexity of Radiohead and Sigur Ros. The group is quickly becoming known for embracing organic simplicity in an age of complex electronic music and elaborate backing tracks.
Tim Seisser is one of Chicago’s premier bassists and band leaders. His group “TS5” is a contemporary jazz group that mixes feel good grooves with improvisation and high level musicianship. They have performed at the taste of Chicago, martyrs, the green mill, and many other great Chicago area venues. Joining Tim are his usual lineup of Jonathan marks on drums, Matt Nelson on keys, rich Moore on tenor sax and Luke Malewicz on trombone.
THEMES have a grandiose sense of musical scope. These Anthemic Sound-Smiths have laid a respectable claim to the sonic stomping grounds they call home. They create a fractured form of Post Rock that is unspeakably dark, with a haunting, smoky collection of slow-paced torch burners that swallow listeners whole.
SWGGRBCK is the Chicago based DJ/Producer David Chang. Drawing influences from electro house, dirty dutch, moombahton, and dubstep, SWGGRBCK has been able to make a name for himself in the Chicago club circuit and underground dance scenes alike. SWGGRBCK’s ever-evolving mix of electronic genres fuels his DJ sets with high octane energy and surprise. SWGGRBCK has showcased his talent along side a wide range of international artists such as Hardwell, Kids at the Bar, Le Castle Vania, Downlink, Cenob1te, Foreign Beggars, Bare, Dieselboy, Porn and Chicken, Hey Champ, and Keys N Krates.
A fresh member to the Rad Summer record label roster, Colin Rebey better known as PHENOM has hit the ground running in Chicago Illinois. In just over a year, Rebey has moved quickly in establishing residencies at some of the most highly populated clubs in Wicker Park, Wrigleyville, and downtown. He currently maintains 5 weekly residencies playing all genres and fulfilling the needs of any of his crowds whether it be the upscale downtown dinnertime crowd at Hub51 for his Friday residency or something a little more full throttle such as his 10pm-5am high energy sweat soaked Saturday night residency at evilOlive, one of Chicago’s most talked about venues.
Globally known, Brooklyn-born DAVID HEARTBREAK remains accredited as the innovative leader of the EDM genre. With a future-forward disposition, Heartbreaks sonic creations draw inspiration from such names as Toddla T, Timbaland, Afrojack, Skrillex, Datsik and many more. The leading ambassador of the genre, Heartbreak began in hip-hop but translates his eclectic evolution of sound to his love of traveling. Inspiration comes from hearing different art form and music…abroad, being around different talent, I learn what they do and add to myself.
Incorporating this ethos into the EDM realm, Heartbreak goes knee-deep into the world of global music bass, trobal, kuduro, dutch house, and dancehall. Weaving a wide range of elements, Heartbreak proves to be a mastermind at infusing each track with both with the unique beats considered a staple of the genre and his own Midas touch of genius as well.
No doubt a growing force, Heartbreak has collaborated with the most renowned names throughout the entire EDM realm. Collaborating with Laidback Luke, Diplo, Brodinski, Skrillex, Annie Mac, Toddla T, to name a few, Heartbreak remains committed to the movement, with music itself at the forefront of his creations.
Im a cool dude… Im down to work with anyone big or little I am all about
making good music, he notes.
Unparalleled in his dedication to the EDM movement, Heartbreak has captured the attention of both established and aspiring artists, along with a wide range of fans he lovingly labels as his, EDM fam. Consistently giving back, Heartbreak has released 12 free incredibly well received EPs, including a 3-part compilation Moombahsoul series featuring both original signature tracks and top international EDM pioneers.
Featured multiple times on the high-profile BBC Radio 1 and several Top 40 Denmark radio sets, the onslaught of adoration has only continued as Heartbreak continues to gain attention and recognition everywhere from the blog world to the Washington Post Undoubtedly, Heartbreaks unique vibe and unparalleled influence is on the rise.
“Heartbreak is an originator and bringing EDM out.” – Diplo
“Heartbreak is definitely innovative” – Skrillex
“Heartbreak is a bad man.” – Toddla T
“Heartbreak does just that: breaks hearts with his moombahsoul records, and breaks chests with his moombahcore jams. David is an all-time all-star producer and DJ. Full support.” – Dave Nada
“Heartbreak is amazing, so refreshing! love his music he is one of my favorites in 2011, he makes me travel into the groove!” – Brodinski