SAJULA THE SULTAN OF SUFFERING
SAM SINCLAIR TRIO
SAM WEST TRIO
SAMANTHA
SAME ‘OL SUNDAY
SAMMY RAY & TEXAS FLOOD
ROBIN LORE
ROBOT LOUNGE
Chicago’s Robot Lounge strikes a fine balance between the ironic and the heart-felt, given its impeccable insight into the human condition. Founding member, Kevan Eftekhari, incorporates elements of jazz, pop, and new wave, while providing lyrics that touch on bad days, wasted time, deranged love and spectacular nightmares. Since 2006, the band has amassed an energetic live following with performances that border on the fervor of an old-time tent revival (look it up!). The band hopes that you have the opportunity to check out a live show and join in on the fun!
ROBOT LOVE STORY
ROBUST
A veteran of Chicago’s burst in underground hip hop, Robust is known in the Chi town scene for his past collaborations with groups such as Scam Artists and The Molemen. His 2000 independent release “Freelance Gynecologist” got attention worldwide from fans and critics of dope punchlines and humorous rhymes. Soon Bigga would appear on projects like Sage Francis’ “Still Sick Urine Trouble” & Qwel’s debut “If It Ain’t Been In A Pawn Shop, Then It Can’t Play The Blues”, where he showed his growth into a more serious lyricist.
After success with 7″ single “Flibbertigibbit” (also on Meaty Ogre’s recent “Leo vs. Pisces”), hip hop was definitely ready for Robigga to step up the game. Enter “Potholes In Our Molecules”, the brand new full length on Galapagos4.
Things get very serious on this deep album, as Robust bares it all from the inside out, with his intricate flows & creative rhyme schemes intact. Of course he comes off with some humor, wit & straight rap savvy as well. The supremely crafted beats, handled mostly by Meaty Ogre & east coast producer Prolyphic, create a solid moody backdrop to keep your head stuck on nod. Dreas, Maker, Sun Spark & Bless also contribute heat to this 17 track album. Here’s to life’s flawless imperfections, flawlessly perfected as hip hop potholes.
ROCK STAR CLUB
ROCKETBOY 55
ROCKIE’S MODERN LIFE
ROCKnSOUL
RODEO RUBY LOVE
ROGER & THE WRAYBANDS
ROLLER
ROLLIN HUNT
ROLLO TOMASI
ROMA 79
ROMAN NUMERALS
ROMANCE ON A ROCKETSHIP
RON PRINCE AND THE HARD TIMES BAND
RONNY THE TOAD FROGS
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
ROOM 11
ROOM 11 has become a household name to Chicago’s indie music scene with a unique blend of Funk/Rock.With influences ranging from Parliament/Funkadelic to Red Hot Chili Peppers,with undeniable Soul & House Music undertones in between. Led by founder Ced aka Pastor Funkpleez (bass/vocals) along with London Kay,Corey Rae and Tamarie T. (vocals) Myron Cherry (drums) and Frankie Blaze (guitar). Recognized for their electrifying live shows complete with super tight grooves and creative musical transitions that keep audiences on their feet the entire set! ‘It’s all about the live show!’ ~Ced
ROOM101
ROOSEVELT JENKINS
ROOT HOG
ROOT MECHANICAL
ROOTS ROCK SOCIETY
ROOTS ROCKERS
ROSALINE
ROSEDALE
ROSTER MCCABE
ROUGH CUT
REDNECK REMEDY
Residing from Chicago’s Southland in Kankakee, IL Redneck Remedy is a four piece Southern Fried Metal band that plays for the love of music and sanity. Since the band evolved in 2006 Redneck Remedy has played countless venues in the Chicago Land area
REED
REGO
REIGN SUPREME
Reign Supreme is a Hardcore band from Philadelphia, PA, comprised of ex-members of Blacklisted, Palehorse, Roundhouse NJ and Braindead. In 2006 they recorded a 4-song demo, which became the “Fuck The Weak” 7-inch released in 2007 on Rock Vegas Records. 2007 also saw the release of a 3-song vinyl on Dead By 23 Records. During their time with Malfunction/Deathwish they have released the “American Violence” EP in 2008 and their debut full length “Testing The Limits Of Infinite” in 2009.
RELLEVENT
REMI H
REMINGTON PETTYGROVE
reMODERN
RENAGADES
REPLICA REPUBLIC
Replica Republic is a Chicago band of friends and brothers. Their sound draws from; Gang of Four, Joy Division, Delta 5, Talking Heads, The Clash, The Smiths, Jawbox, My Bloody Valentine, The Fall. The self titled LP was released on vinyl in 2008. They’ve played at iconic venues such as Double Door, Subterranean, Cal’s Liquors, The Mutiny, Beat Kitchen, Elbo Room, and Reggies Music Joint.
“This I thought was one of the most outstanding demos I have heard all year…They’re coming from a place I thoroughly understand, – the guitar crunchiness and funkiness of the Gang of Four and there are modern sounds in here as well. They take it all and give a new twist, and I had a hard time picking which of their 8 songs I should play – I think they are quite good.”
XRT 93.1 Chicago – Richard Milne on Local Anesthetic
REPTOIDS
RETARDOS DE LA MOUR
REUBENS ACCOMPLICE
REVEREND FUNK CONNECTION
REVERIE (Chicago)
REVOLTING VISION
REX CATAPULT
RHOMBUS
RHYMEFEST
RICK WEEDS
RICKEY BERGER
RIDDLE OF STEEL
RIDE JOHNNY RIDE
RIFT
RIGHT RONGLY
RIGHT-EYE RITA
RIKETS
RIOT INSIDE
RIPSTICK
RITA J.
Perfect storm of hip hop pedigree.
RITUALS (SPOKEN WORD)
RIVAL
Classic heavy/power metal from Chicago. We are back!
Gary Olson-Drums, John Johnson-Bass/Vocals,Neven Trifunovich-Guitar, Chuck McNulty-Guitar