RAS LION SOUND
REAPERS REALM
REC ROOM
RED REBEL COUNTY
RED VIOLENT
REIGN INFERNO
REIGN INFERNO was formed in early 2010 with the sole purpose of creating the most disastrous music on the planet. Formed by current/former members of Dead For Days, Fleshgrind, Incrypted, and Jungle Rot, the band is now ready to introduce their ferocious, sometimes sardonic, view of the cruel and uncivilized world we live in to the masses. Time to open your eyes people!
RENE BRETON
REV LUV
RICH JONES
Rich Jones is a prolific Chicago artist, community figure, and veteran of the cultural scene. Known for his versatile and evolving style, his new album, The Shoulder You Lean On, firmly plants the hip-hop rooted artist as a powerful songwriter and singer. Jones began in Chicago as part of the group Second City Citizens where he explored his talents as an MC. The group founded a monthly hip-hop showcase in Chicago, now known as All Smiles, that has become a staple in the local scene and has continued for over five years. Through various collaborations with people like Supa Bwe, Taylor Bennett, and The O’My’s, Jones gained praise around the city, eventually being voted second best rapper in the city by the Chicago Reader in 2016, right behind Chance The Rapper. Jones shifted from straight rapping into a more melodic style, culminating in his lush, poppy 2017 release VEGAS. That EP, and several loose singles, prompted appearances in NPR, Chicago Tribune, FOX 32’s Good Day Chicago, and Consequence of Sound.
LIBER TERAN
LIQUID HAYES
LITTLE GIANT
We took our name from the “Little Giant” Music Store which opened back in 1948 under the name Casa Mendoza, located at 3218 E. 91st St. In the early ’60s, Renee-Mendoza moved to 9121 S. Commercial Ave. And finally “Little GIant” of South Chicago was firmly planted at 9126 S. Commercial Ave. If you were shopping Uptown, you were stopping at “Little Giant.” Mr. Mendoza retired in 1993 after enjoying 45 years of success. We asked permission to use the name to keep the memories of all of us, and all of you, alive!
Little Giant….It’s A South Chicago Thing.
LOWE
LOWLY THE TREE GHOST
LUCY THE LAST LUCID LION
LUNGZ
After raising the bar of creativity for emcees everywhere, Chicago native Michael “Lungz” Hicks is doing it again with his newest release, “Dream Killaz”! Hosted by DJ Don Cannon and presented by Ruby Hornet, Fake Shore Drive, The Basement, and LDRS 1354, the project is scheduled to be released on September 13, 2011. After working closely with Cannon for 7 months on its production, it has become evident that this is no average project! Full of difficult cadences and diverse rhyme structures over all-original music, Lungz delivers a project that is in no way predictable!
MAC MILLER
In a blossoming hip-hop hotbed of talent, Malcolm “Mac Miller” McCormick is next up out of Pittsburgh, PA. A recent graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School, Mac caught the eyes and ears of Rostrum Records, inking a deal in July 2010. A multitalented musician who can play numerous instruments and a young novice of the freestyle/cipher/battle circuit of his hometown, Mac has been paving his way to superstardom in his blue-collar hometown for years.
Born in 1992, Mac taught himself to play piano, drums, guitar, and bass by the age of 6. Then, after learning to compose songs in a variety of musical genres, he began studying the art of rhyme. Influenced by the styles of artists such as Big L, Lauryn Hill, Outkast, and A Tribe Called Quest, Mac soon developed a reputation for delivering jaw-dropping freestyles in Pittsburgh.
Recording his first songs in the Fall of 2007, Mac went on to form a duo called The Ill Spoken. By 2009, Mac began recording solo records. During this time he released “The Jukebox” and “The High Life” and began to generate a legitimate buzz in the streets and online.
By of July 2010, Mac’s buzz became undeniable. With a handful of offers on the table, the young phenom decided to sign with independent powerhouse Rostrum Records. In August 2010, Mac released his Rostrum Records debut “K.I.D.S.” and took the internet and music industry by storm.
The Source Magazine says “The sky is the limit for this 19 year old Pittsburgh native,” while HipHopDx labeled Mac as “The Steel City’s next superstar.” Mac was featured on the cover of XXL Magazine’s coveted Top Freshman in January 2011. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says “Miller’s skillful rhymes, humorous themes and upbeat demeanor are catching the nation by storm.” Complex Magazine calls Miller “The Steel City’s newest rap posterboy.” while URB Magazine calls Mac “a young emcee who is the real thing.” Mac’s music is also a mainstay on popular hip-hop sites such as Nahright, 2dopeboyz, Rapradar, TheSmokingSection, Allhiphop, and Illroots.
Mac’s greatest strength though could be his ability to shine in front of the camera. Soon after signing to Rostrum, Miller was thrust onto several national radio shows for interviews and impromptu freestyles, which have now become Youtube viral video classics. To coincide with his debut Rostrum free albums “K.I.D.S.” and “Best Day Ever” Mac continued to team up with hometown filmmaker/videographer Rex Arrow Films. Mac’s videos have now surpassed 250 million hits on www.youtube.com/treejtv, including 6 with 15 million plus views a piece. The success of his early street buzz and social media dominance have now transitioned Mac to sold out shows across the world with The Incredibly Dope Tour upstreaming to the internationally sold out Blue Slide Park Tour with almost 200,000 tickets sold in the past year.
The year 2011 also showcased Mac’s selling potential as his debut Rostrum EP, “On and On and Beyond,” sold over 75,000 copies digitally alone. Mac has also sold over 1.5 million singles total with little to no radio airplay. In November of 2011, Mac continued his surge of success by becoming the first independent artist since 1995 to debut atop the Billboard Charts with “Blue Slide Park.” As of January 2012, “Blue Slide Park” had sold almost 250,000 copies. Look for Mac Miller to be the new face of music in 2012 and beyond.
MAD SIN
MAGNOLIAS
MAKING VARSITY
MAMA DEMPSEY
MARTY PETERSON
Marty Peterson is a singer songwriter based out of the Chicago area. During his time as a Vocal Performance major at Columbia College Chicago, Marty learn to hone his skills as a singer and musician while working with local and famous musicians such as; Fernando Jones, Nick Tremlous, Charlie Sexton, Sean Mullins, and Joan Osborne. Marty has also toured the country and has competed in the Internation Blues Competiton held annuall in Memphis, TN and has open for the blues legend B.B. King in the Summer of 2010. He also also played various venues across the city of Chicago including: The House of Blues, The Metro, The Montrose Room, The Abbey Pub, and Buddy Guy’s Legends.
Currently Marty can be seen at his residency every Tuesday night at Dillinger’s Bar and Grill in the heart of Lincoln Park. He is currently writing and recording his follow up his debute album As Long As You’re Here released with Patch Records. Marty’s diverse musical background and love of roots music gives him a sound of songwriters of old, but with a twist of harmonic sofistication. He hopes to have to project completed by early 2013
MASS MUTILATION
MATTHEW JASON & THE COLLECTIVE DEBUT
Matthew Jason is a singer/songwriter from Chicago. After spending some time traveling as a lone-ranger with a guitar, he formed a fellowship of musicians and named it “The Collective Debut”. Matthew and the group recorded their self-titled EP in the fall of 2008. Since it’s completion they’ve been writing and traveling together as a community. With a wide variety of musical influences from rock, blues, alternative, folk, and other genres, Matthew Jason & The Collective Debut play music that is dynamic and full of energy. Currently they are in the studio working on their debut full-length album, and playing music where there are ears to hear.
MAXWELL ATKINS & TIM COLLINS
MCCARTHY ROAD
MELECHESH
Melechesh is a black metal band that originated from Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Ashmedi started the band as a solo project in 1993. In the following year, guitarist Moloch and drummer Lord Curse were added to the line-up. The bands’ goal was to create a type of Black Metal incorporating extensive Middle Eastern influences (both musical and lyrical), or in the band’s own words: “Mesopotamian Metal”.
MEMBERS OF MORPHINE WITH JEREMY LYONS
MICHAEL VINCENT LIUZZA
MICKEY FACTZ
MIKE LOCK AND JOSUE
MIKE SHEEHAN
MIKEY ROCKS
MILANO
MINDFLUXFUNERAL
Self described Torture-Tekk – Chicago’s mindFluxFuneral creates dark dystopian soundscapes
MONSTERS ARMED WITH SCISSORS
MOREBURN
NALEDGE
Naledge is a Chicago-based MC and one half of the hip-hop group Kidz in the Hall.
NEURAXIS
NICK BAHR
NICK SIERRA
NIKKI LYNETTE
Nikki Lynette is an indie artist whose style is equal parts hip hop, alternative, and pop. Her self-produced tunes have been featured in popular shows on MTV, Fox, Hulu, and more and have garnered digital and print features for publications like Billboard, Bust, and Vibe. Her work has been featured in media ranging from Spike Lee’s hit Netflix series “She’s Gotta Have It” to Poo-Pourri’s viral commercial “Imagine,” which won Nikki her first American Music Producer Award. Nikki Lynette fuses activism into her songs and performances and has created a lane for her music that is uniquely her own. She is currently developing a series of shows centered around her “Get Out Alive” social movement that raises awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
NO HARM NO FOUL
IAN OLVERA & THE SLEEPWALKERS
ICE NINE KILLS
IFFICIAL
ILL AMBITION
What started as a one man solo act has evolved into a band of equally talented musicians that have come together to infuse Hip-Hop with Rock, Funk, Electronica, and even Top 40.
ILL Ambition has been labeled as “Some of the best performers in Chicago,” and for many good reasons. At a show not only will get all of your favorite ILL Ambition hits, but also plenty of covers and mashup’s from your other favorite artists. From the underground to mainstream, covers range from Tech N9ne, to Kanye West, to Steve Aoki. The sky’s the limit. “It’s one hell of a party you don’t wanna miss!”
IN THE POCKET
INBOUND KENNEDY
INCANTATION
A megalith of the death metal underground whose New York scene association, aside the pioneers of the genre, head into a new chapter. Ever precise to their origins the band has witnessed and experienced the ebb and flow of the scene they helped create.
Whether due to giving their support by providing some their first tour experience. Or having that equaled playing with such an array of musicians and bands in and outside the confines of the band. With 10 studio albums, videos even a TV commercial. Numerous releases being in the form of demo cassettes, 7 inches, LP, CD dedication still holds true with tireless effort. Hall of Fame, Top 10 lists honoring their discography through publications, internet and radio.
Having gathered supporters and fans all along the 25 year journey. Circles devoted to all/specific eras or an audience’s first encounter. Incantation has crushed venues, festivals, and clubs with their rabid attendance. From North, Central and South America. Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, Australia or Japan all have welcomed the inferno that scorched their lands.
For a quarter century now we’ve been creating blasphemous death metal and still our indulgence is eternal…….. Under the Ibex Moon!
INDIGOSUN
Soul-Funk-Electronic Fusion | Music for the Spirit
JABBERJOSH
JAH LENN & TRAFFIC HARMONY
JAMES HUNNICUTT
My name’s James Hunnicutt & I’m a singer/songwriter/musician/producer who lives in Washington State, USA. I primarily perform as a solo artist these days though I’ve been known to sit in with quite a few bands over the years. I’ve been a member of over 30 different bands since starting my 1st back in 1987 & this list includes- James Hunnicutt and The Revolvers, Wayne “The Train” Hancock, The Swinos, Misery Seed, The Hatchet Wounds, Neutralboy, Woodrot, The David Koresh Choir, The Gulags, Maximum Asshole (Artimus Maximus), Devilock, Gonowheres, The Whorables & many more.
JAYKE ORVIS AND THE BROKEN BAND
A founding member of The .357 String Band and current member of the Goddamn Gallows, Jayke Orvis is ahead of his time even though he plays timeless music. The songs on his solo effort “It’s All Been Said” are articles of the heart, exposing Orvis as a fragile, troubled soul. His depictions of love are raw and blue, the pages of his life littered throughout this album.
JIMMY DASHER
JON LINDSAY
JUMP THE GUN
JUNIOR STOPKA
Chicago’s own, Junior Stopka has been seen on Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and has toured with Doug Stanhope.
JUSTMYBROTHER
KAOS KATALYST
KATAKLYSM
For almost 3 decades, death metal giants KATAKLYSM have delivered unapologetic waves of powerful sound across the entire globe. On August 11th, the band’s 15th full-length studio album, Goliath, will be unleashed unto the masses via Nuclear Blast Records.
Goliath, staying true to its name, is an aggressive and mean album that was a product of its own unique obstacles.
“There’s a lot of anger but also a lot of darkness in this record, it reflects the current mood of the world” comments Maurizio Iacono. “GOLIATH is an album that searches deep into questioning things that are happening on a global scale and inside society itself, are you ok with everything you see?”
Maurizio goes on to say, “This record has this mean, aggressive feeling about it. It’s also about fighting back, Standing up even if it seems at times impossible to do so…a Modern day David vs Goliath : fighting back for what is right for yourself and the people you love.”
Not many bands have achieved what KATAKLYSM has in the span of their long and rigorous career, but what truly makes them stand them apart from the masses is seeing the world through truthful eyes, and creating the perfect musical landscape to describe it. With this new album, KATAKLYSM gives an innocent but aggressive album in a time of such uncertainty. Goliath is the band’s response to the kind of media that was being force-fed from both sides and coming up with their voice and identity that has made them the figures of Death Metal.
KEEGNASTY AND THE FLASHTASTICS
KEVIN WOOD AND FROM THE NORTH
KILIMANJARO
KM
KOBI
L.A. GUNS
L.A. Guns broke onto the scene in 1987 with their debut album “L.A. Guns” under Polygram Records. With their talented ensemble (including Traci Guns, Phil Lewis from Girl, and Steve Riley from W.A.S.P.), L.A. Guns quickly rose up the ranks among Sunset Strip’s elite. Their debut album has gone on to sell over 1,000,000 records worldwide.
LAKESIGNS
LAST SECOND SIGNAL
LEGENDARY ROCKSTARS
LETTERS FROM US
FRANKENSEXXXY
FREESOL
FUNERUS
GAMMA RAY
GARY HOEY
For over 25 years of the Ho Ho Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Tour, this must see show has become a tradition with radio stations and families coast-to-coast for adults and kids alike. Hoey has been a driving force behind instrumental rock Christmas music since 1995 after his version of “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” hit the airwaves with its crunchy guitars and metal flavor. After more than two decades of touring it’s also made him fortunate enough to give back in the process, helping the Veterans with clothing drives, Toys for Tots and food drives. Hoeys music is featured in Hallmark greeting cards and the Christmas movie, Deck The Halls staring Danny Devito. Hoey’s rockin holiday show is a family friendly all ages event. Get together and celebrate this holiday season as only Hoey can. Don’t miss this exciting show.
GENA MASON & THE NOISE
GENITORTURERS
Renowned for their status as agents provocateur of the underground hard rock and industrial metal scenes, the latex defining and pop-culture defying Genitorturers return.
The outfit’s fifth studio release, Blackheart Revolution is a mesmerizing blend of infectious riffs and riotous overtures that lay the sexually-charged foundation for frontwoman Gen, the master of turbo-charged ceremonies and erotic rituals.
“We wanted to make a big rock record that translates the sameexcitement I felt when I heard AC/DC’s Highway to Hell for the first time, combined with the dark intrigue of Alice Cooper’s Welcome to My Nightmare,” says Gen of the new release. “We wanted something that shakes the walls, grabs you by the balls, and scares you a bit in the process!”
Mission accomplished, as Blackheart Revolution combines the band’s signature, genre-bending style of aggressive rock, seductive metal and underground electric pop. Co-Produced by David “Evil D” Vincent [Morbid Angel] and Scott Humphrey [Motley Crue, Rob Zombie, Ozzy Osbourne], the album is a roller coaster ride of musical twists, sonic turns and reckless abandon.
A product of Orlando, Florida’s musical underbelly, what Genitorturers lack in wholesome family fun, they make up for in their celebration of the unspeakable, embracing and exploring our conservative culture’s taboos. They caught the ear (and eye) of legendary music industry magnate Miles Copeland, who signed the band to their first deal on his I.R.S. label, where they joined the ranks of fellow Copeland signings Gary Numan, The Go-Gos and R.E.M.