The Scotch Bonnets are punky reggae rockers from Baltimore, Maryland. Their sound is an infectious blend of Jamaican-inspired grooves with American rock and R&B stylings. The Scotch Bonnets’ leader and visionary is Lady Hatchet a.k.a. Kristin Forbes. A formidable triple threat as lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter, she leads a formitable quinet drawn from the Mid-Atlantic music scene.
Put together top musicians from Washington, DC’s Jazz and Reggae scenes, give them the recipe for the original Jamaican Ska, throw a heavy dose of vintage Soul in the mix, shake well, and the result is Eastern Standard Time.
8-piece Indianapolis Ska & Reggae band with a hint of Punk & other musical flavors
formed Nov 2018
Leaving Lifted is a Reggae/Rock band from Detroit. With influences of Funk, and Ska, their live set provides high energy and danceable songs. In the past years, LL has performed some of the biggest shows, and festivals to date in the Michigan Reggae scene. Building their audience, they have performed multiple sold out shows statewide.
“The Dannie Diesel Dope Show”
In her off time from History’s “American Pickers”, Danielle Colby is a marijuana advocate, as well as a striptease historian and performer with a focus on the art of burlesque, under the stage name “Dannie Diesel”.
The “Dannie Diesel Dope Show” is a weed fueled, fan dance and striptease celebration of all things dope! Dannie Diesel has invited Chicago’s very own Rock and roll burlesquer, “The original rascal without a cause”, Lilly Rascal, to co-produce this special event with her unique rock twist!
Our incredibly talented cast of performers comes to us by way of Chicago and Puerto Rico.
Our dancers have dedicated their lives to perfecting their craft in movements such as Lyra, pole, burlesque, striptease, fire eating, sword swallowing, circus arts, fan dancing, contortion, costume design, etc.
Club Crib is a Chicago-based one of a kind musical/visual trio. At the start of the lockdown due to the pandemic, the three friends (Matthew Skillz, RO’YA & That Dood Nate) decided to combine their creative talents together. With Matthew Skillz & That Dood Nate creating the music & RO’YA (Roshan) in charge of the visuals, they their first single Cheers in April, followed by their debut album release in July, a full-length lo-fi instrumental visual project, The Preface, featuring some of Chicago’s finest musical talent including Luke Titus, Jeff Gibbs Quartet, Jackson Shepard, Brian Sanborn, Slot-A, AMI, Kameron Lowe& more. This album was the cornerstone and the perfect springboard to their next project dropped in November, a four-track EP Friendsgiving, featuring fellow Chicago talents Add-2, Lea Violet, M.E.R.C, Cassius Tae & Denzel Lavell. The lead track ‘Love Easy’ was added to Soulection’s 497th episode, which was well received by fans. It only took a few months for the trio to get right back into the lab, with two projects already under their belt, teaming up with frequent collaborator Lea Violet on her single ‘Stargazing’ released in April 2021. Their next collaborative album titled ‘Baseline’ will be released on September 24th.
Jazz/Soul singer-songwriter from Chicago, IL
DIY Punk est. 2021.
We Weren’t Invited is Johnny Wynne (vocals), Isaac Rodriquez (guitar), Walker Wilson (drums), Clinton Coronado (bass) and Michael Locascio (guitar).
Founded in Chicago, IL., 2017, Mr. Underhill is an original band with a curious demeanor. Each of the members, Alice, Nick, Reg and Theo, find their comfort zone in the unknown. With elements of jazz, punk, and ghostly figures, Mr. Underhill is not just one thing. But one thing for sure is, these guys definitely don’t hold back from pouring their guts out for you.
Miniskirt is a four piece based in Chicago, IL. Made up of Priscilla Jimenez (bass/vocals), Steve Pigozzi (guitar/vocals), Conrad Navarro (guitar) and Jake Besen (drums). The band draws on a love of 60’s girl groups, garage rock, power pop, and punk to make dreamy and energetic sound. They can inspire a raucous pit or a joint to be passed around. Their self release debut album, Paint It Rad, is set to come out on April 23, 2024.
Wildcat are a rock band influenced heavily by 90s grunge, alternative/indie rock and alt-country music. They’ve also got a full horn section, but they promise they’re not a ska band. Their infectious horn melodies and jangling guitars are not to be missed.
Pete’s Diary is an independent Chicago trio with more than 800k social media followers. Their Keep On Rock-in’ debut album releasing June 14, 2024 was written, recorded, and produced in Los Angeles with Keith Nel-son, founding lead guitarist of Buckcherry. It was mixed in Vancouver by Mike Fraser of AC/DC notoriety.Fans of AC/DC, GNR, early Van Halen, and Velvet Revolver will find more than one track to love on this rec-ord that features a guest guitar solo by Tracii Guns and ends with a Gary Moore inspired ballad.The band’s name evolved from Peter Dankelson’s medical diary and motivational speaking. Often referred to as “Angus Jr.,” Dankelson taught himself to play guitar despite hearing loss, disabilities on his fretting hand, and more than 30 reconstructive surgeries to overcome Goldenhar Syndrome. His autobiography, How I Learned to Rock My Life, is an Amazon bestseller.Dankelson is joined by Mac McRae who doubles on lead vocals and bass and Ryan “Rocky” Johnson on drums. Their energy is infectious, drawing increasing crowds wherever they play.
Genre bending, Alternative Outlaw, Southern Rock artist Cage Willis breaks all the rules with his debut album, “Who I Am.” Like dynamite drenched in gasoline, “Who I Am” delivers an undeniably explosive listening experience. Willis’ powerfully honest vocal, attitude fueled guitar playing, and inspirational songwriting will have you immersed in an instant. The debut album, produced by hit songwriter Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry, will leave your soul overflowing. A beautifully balanced masterpiece of modern tones paired with classic southern flavor. Follow Cage on social media for updates on new music, tour dates, and more!
Death/Grind from Washington D.C
Progressive jam/funk/alternative band from the heart of Chicago
I like to sing about shit I don’t like to talk about
TWO FISTED TWO STEPPIN DOUBLEWIDE DEATH METAL STRAIGHT FROM THE DEPTHS OF FLORIDA.
Chicago based Metal band, With hardcore punk , Thrash and doom metal riffs sure to melt your brain.
NEW ORLEANS BASED SINGER-SONGWRITER, GREGG HILL IS SCRIPTING THE SONG OF HIS LIFE WITH A VOICE OFTEN FROM ANOTHER AGE. HIS FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM, BORN LIAR WAS PRODUCED AT THE DOGHOUSE STUDIO IN NASHVILLE BY 5X GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER/ENGINEER NEAL CAPPELLINO (ALISON KRAUSS, VINCE GILL, JOAN OSBORNE). ALONG WITH A STELLAR BACKING BAND, IT FEATURES RENOWNED ARTISTS KENNY VAUGHAN, RON BLOCK (UNION STATION), JEFF COFFIN (DAVE MATHEWS), SHANE THERIOT, AND ANDERS OSBORNE. THE RECORD WENT TO #95 ON THE AMA CHART, HIT #14 ON THE ALT-COUNTRY CHART, AND REMAINED AT #4 ON THE RELIX JAMBANDS CHART FOR TWO MONTHS. HILL HAILS FROM CHICAGO, NEW JERSEY, DALLAS, D.C., NY AND CURRENTLY NEW ORLEANS. HE IS NOT EASILY DEFINED. HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO OCCUPY WALL STREET, DID A TOUR OF DUTY IN THE CORPORATE WORLD, CREATED A SUCCESSFUL TECH START-UP, HIS SCULPTURES ARE SHOWN IN RESPECTED GALLERIES AROUND THE COUNTRY, AND HE TRAVELED AND STUDIED WITH ZEN MASTER THICH NHAT HANH. BUT MOSTLY HE HAS BEEN WRITING AND PLAYING SONGS THE WAY HIS DAD TAUGHT HIM TO WHEN HE WAS JUST A LITTLE KID…. SONGS LIKE “SKY OF GOLD” AND “CLINGING TO THE WIND”, AND “BORN LIAR” OFFER UP PLAIN SPOKEN STORYTELLING WITH MELODIES THAT BLOOM ON A ZEN SLAP OF RECOGNITION AND REVELATION. THE ORIGINS OF GREGG HILL’S MUSIC ARE COUNTRY, ROCK AND ROLL, ROOTS, AND FOLK. THESE ARE THE SONGS WRITTEN AFTER THE DAY’S WORK HAS BEEN DONE. VISIONARY, RESPONSIBLE, AND MATURE. HILL’S NEW RECORD TITLED BAYOU ST. JOHN, FEATURING ROLAND GUERIN, JOY CLARK, AND DOUG BELOTE, IS A DEPARTURE FROM EARLIER RECORDS AS IT IS A SINGER/SONGWRITER, ACOUSTIC BASED RECORD. IT WILL BE RELEASED IN SUMMER 2023.
Predisposed is a post-hardcore/emo band with spoken word elements. We are a Sacramento-based band with members from across California and Mexico. We hope that you can find something to connect with when listening to our songs. We are currently recording our debut EP with Esque Records (Kurt Travis, Eric Fodge) and Josh Benton (ex-DGD).
Ken Raymundo is a talented Multi-Instrumental, Singer/Song Writer from Southern California, that goes by ‘Moondough’. Possessing a unique range of musical influences, he has created a signature sound that highlights his soulful melodies, smooth guitar progressions, and funky bass lines. With hired guns Stephen Taylor on drums and Steen (Machine) Kevett-Lopez on bass, Moondough is able to elevate his live performance as a trio that brings an infectious energy to the room that makes you want to dance. He also likes raccoons and says “that’s crazy” too much.
Amarionette is a NÜ Funk/Rock band from Las Vegas, NV that formed in 2010. Over the last several years they have embarked on numerous tours with national acts such as Kurt Travis, Strawberry Girls, Eidola, Andrés, etc. Amarionette is Nick Raya, Spencer Berry, Ron Wells, and AJ Sarmiento.
Kurt Travis is an American singer, musician, and songwriter from Sacramento, California. He is currently part of the post-hardcore bands Royal Coda and Push Over and the math rock duo Gold Necklace, and was formerly a vocalist in the rock bands Dance Gavin Dance and A Lot Like Birds.
“….Orlando’s #1 dance band.” – Orlando Magazine
Since their first show in 2015, Raspberry Pie have been packing dance floors across the US. Raspberry Pie are all about funky, tongue in cheek songs with singalong choruses, with tunes like Loveseat, Nerdy Talk, and Wet Blankets being prime examples.
They’ve headlined at several notable cons across the US, including Florida Supercon in Miami, PAX East in Boston, and Dragon Con in Atlanta. In the summer of 2022, with a revamped and expanded band (now featuring the Molasses Brass and a cyborg drummer) they began touring nationally, with a whirlwind 2 week tour up and down the east coast.
They released their latest single, “Nostalgia” on March 24th.
Raspberry Pie is:
Doug – Lead vocals, guitar
Ryan – Lead vocals, backing vocals, keys
Mariah – Trombone
Ben – Bass, backing vocals
Rachel – Trumpet, lead and backing vocals
Kyle – Drums, percussion
We are a Chicago music club that helps you discover your inner musician and play live at regular performances at local venues. We’ve built a fully equipped rehearsal space in the West Loop and have a supportive membership that has walked your exact path. Members have access to instructors who can teach a variety of instruments – from beginners to advanced. Our Membership collaborates to pick and practice songs to play at live gigs in Chicago venues regularly throughout the year.
Born & partially raised in New Jersey while spending developing years in both Southwest Florida & California, Yeek is a singer-songwriter/producer. Notably coined as an early adopter of the ‘genre-bending’ space and breaking through the essence of what ‘DIY’ stands for, Yeek is a creative in every sense of the word — straddling between the worlds of music, film, fashion, & art.
You’ve heard his music on @Audible’s Original series ‘Breakthrough’, now you can hear it live! Join us and Songkick at Reggie’s in Chicago on August 2nd to experience Mitch Clark’s incredible music in person. Mitch Clark brought his soulful voice and heartfelt voice to ‘Breakthrough’ and judges Sara Bareilles and Kelly Rowland took note. With its unique blend of Americana, folk, country, and soul influences, Mitch’s music weaves a tapestry of stories and emotions that resonates with listeners of all ages.
Tim Seisser & Electric Forecast play the music of Weather Report
Emotion Captured In Noise. Our new single “STIGMATA” is out on now.
Enigmatic Australian Death Metal entity ALTARS rose sharply to prominence with the release of their 2013 debut ‘Paramnesia’ (Nuclear Winter Records/Blood Harvest). The record quickly drew widespread acclaim for the band’s dynamic, forward thinking compositions — hearkening to the genre’s forebears whilst carving a niche all their own. After a premature halt, in part due to a debilitating illness affecting co-founding member Cale Schmidt (vocals and bass, see also Monomakh), ALTARS entered a long period of dormancy. Guitarist Lewis Fischer joined the ranks of Melbourne outfit Ignivomous, while drummer Alan Cadman entered the fold of Adelaide’s occult StarGazer. All the while, ‘Paramnesia’ continued to gain status as a cult classic and glimpse of the band’s true potential. After eight years of silence, 2021 saw a revived ALTARS announce its resurrection with the promise of a new full-length album, and then the recruitment of Brendan Sloan (Convulsing) to fill the void on bass and vocals — cementing the band as a force to be reckoned with once more.
Tallah’s cruelly ferocious new album ‘The Generation Of Danger’, due for release on 9th September 2022 via Earache Records and recorded once more with producer Josh Schroeder at Random Awesome Studio, will only serve to extend their fascinatingly dark nu-core metal further into the metal community, continuing to build the beast Tallah have created and set loose.
As with ‘Matriphagy’, ‘The Generation Of Danger’ offers fans more than just an album of pioneering nu-core metal. Whilst it will most certainly be lauded for Justin’s acclaimed aptitude for embodying numerous characters and emotions in his outstanding vocal shape-shifting, celebrated for its breathtakingly turbulent dynamics and exemplified for the way it melds the ever-blossoming ingenuity of Tallah’s intrepid musicians, ‘The Generation Of Danger’ will reward those who delve deeper into the album and its supplementary content.
Justin reveals a taster of the conceptual intricacies behind the album: “’The Generation Of Danger’ is a concept album about a genius scientist who gets fed up with being swept under the rug. After the multi-billion-dollar corporation that employs him takes credit for his latest, award-winning invention, he snaps and retaliates against them by forcing them to take part in the greatest experiment the world of science has ever seen.”
The earliest visions of what would come to be City Twigs can be traced back to sticky, booze-filled basements, and house shows Mick and Jake had played together throughout college. A fully formed City Twigs spilled out early last year when Mick stumbled back in to Madison, Wisconsin. Between beers and stories, the song “Friend by My Side” was born. From there began many trips back and forth between Madison and Milwaukee refining and writing more of the album. Eventually, Old Pup and a few other Midwestern musicians were called upon to add to the already reminiscent country tones that were developing in Milwaukee. City Twigs debut album looks to portray the themes and stories gathered through basements and bars since its earliest conception.
We are a metal band from Chicago IL. We are here to tour, release music, tour some more, and Kick ass!
Dog Party is a California-based, indie rock’n’roll band, composed of sisters, Gwendolyn and Lucy Giles. Compared with bands like The Go-Go’s, The Ramones, The White Stripes, and The Runaways, Dog Party establishes their own unique west coast sound with a dash of punk and a sprinkle of pop. With 6 records and extensive touring under their belts, Dog Party has been active since 2007. In fall of 2016, they were the Special Guests on Green Day’s Revolution Radio North American tour.
Milky Chance is a German rock band originating in Kassel. It consists of vocalist and guitarist Clemens Rehbein, bassist and percussionist Philipp Dausch, and their band members, Antonio Greger and Sebastian Schmidt.
On the back of his debut album, Nothing Matters Anyway, and after nearly a year of touring with artists like Yam Haus, Windser, and Ber, Minneapolis songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Landon Conrath is gearing up to release his EP I’m Alive… So It’s Fine. Unsurprisingly, fans are already singing along to recent singles like “Broken” word for word. As the song title suggests, the EP was born out of an explosive writing period during a tumultuous time for Landon. “The entire project came from a singular, but painful, experience,” says Landon. And while “it wasn’t cool to go through” the power that it gives to the work is evident in every song.
What you will recognize in I’m Alive… So It’s Fine is Landon’s distinct sound of hook-based indie-pop. His smooth vocals, deeply personal lyrics, signature melodies, and simple but ear-sticking beats have defined his style and drawn in listeners by the millions. But like all happy accidents that gleam their iconic meaning in retrospect, it wasn’t a conscious choice. “Your sound should be what’s available to you,” says Landon, “Initially, we didn’t have enough mics to record drums, so we used samples. It was a crutch at first, and now it defines my sound.”
Since those early sessions, Landon’s production skills have evolved with intricate layers and experimental vocal effects. “November” juxtaposes glitchy electronic trills with earthy acoustics and a bouncing bass riff. Lyrically, Landon unpacks an uncertain relationship and feelings of regret – a theme that runs through the project. “Space Invader,” a song that truly sounds otherworldly, was built around an acoustic guitar melody that blossomed into a playful collage of textures. I’m Alive… So It’s Fine boasts a diverse musical landscape for Landon, highlighting his unique playfulness, and fresh approach to songwriting.
Mixed in is a defined sense of physicality. Most of the project was recorded in an echoing room. “I wanted the feeling of the space between our instruments to be present on the track,” says Landon. It’s a sentiment that carries through in the lyrics. In “Funeral Home,” friend and featured artist Ber’s verse is an added layer of storytelling to an already emotive track. Location plays a huge role in many of Landon’s songs. He wants elements of the real world to exist in his music. “I mention a lot of chain restaurants and grocery stores in my music because it’s a physical place people can relate to.”
Speaking of physical places, live music has always been an integral part of Landon’s story. At his shows, Landon doesn’t spend much time in the green room, rather opting for the merch table to get to know his fans. “We don’t get a lot of passive fans that come to the show. They know every single word, and everyone has a personal story connected to the music.”
Landon’s fans connect with his deeply personal lyrics and emotional struggles. Songs like “Deep End” dive into his issues of anxiety and depression. Landon doesn’t shy away from being honest about his experience. “Falling Pieces,” the longest song on the project, finds Landon at his most epic with a powerful building drum sequence as a line calls out from the crescendo: “I’m not alright.”
This kind of honesty points to the core of his relationship with his fans. While many artists, understandably hunger for viral moments and streaming playlists, Landon is concerned about building a community. It’s no wonder, then, that his goal of being an artist who can move thousands of tickets wherever he goes is quickly becoming a reality. That’s not to say that he isn’t also pulling numbers. Landon’s first run of Nothing Matters Anyway vinyl sold out in one hour. He has over 200k views on YouTube, his single “2AM” is now past 6 million streams on Spotify, and he’s got over 3 million monthly streams. He’s also received critical acclaim from Ones to Watch, The Current, MPLS Magazine, MN Daily, Variance Magazine, and many more.
In the midst of all this momentum, Landon is already back to writing for his next project. But before we get ahead of ourselves…. I’m Alive… So It’s Fine releases September 29.
Post-Hardcore from the south side of Chicago, Illinois.
Hard-hitting pot punk from the Chicago burbs.
Joey:
Vocals/Guitar
Kyle:
Vocals/Bass
AC:
Vocals/Guitar
Drew:
Drums
This is Chris Siebold’s bio. He was raised by a rare breed of panther that lives in the desert.
Guitar: Chris Siebold
Bass: Larry Kohut
Drums: Gerald Dowd
Basement Collective is a progressive-fusion group of instrumentalists with the goal of expressing wild creativity and pushing the boundaries of their musical knowledge. Their compositions are unique blends of jazz, classical theory, prog-rock, and metal, resulting in sonically diverse and richly dynamic musical expression.
Trumpet – Jesse Wade
Keyboards – Sean Alvarez
Guitar – Evan Reyes
Keybass and Synth – Evan Borkstrom
Drums – Mike Tabor
Jess Martínez is a Chicago-based comedian who enjoys making audiences laugh as she genuinely tries to make sense of the world around her. She has entertained audiences across the country and was selected as one of 11 acts to perform at the 2022 Latinx Theatre Commons Comedy Carnaval.
Her love of stand-up comedy started in middle school when she became obsessed with Comedy Central’s half-hour specials. She especially enjoyed Comedy Central performances by Gabriel Iglesias, Mitch Hedberg, Jim Gaffigan, Demitri Martin, Pablo Francisco, Mike Birbiglia, and Maria Bamford. She finally hit the stage herself for the first time in 2017 and graduated from both The Second City Training Center and Feminine Comique stand-up programs in 2018.
Jess is co-producer of Holiday Party, co-founder of the Latina Comedy Festival, and assistant producer at The Moth StorySLAM Chicago.
Soli Santos, writer, actor, comedian, and native Chicagoan, began her comedy career as a student and graduate of The Second City and i.O. She has shared the stage with comedy heavyweights Cameron Esposito and Manny Maldonado and has featured at Zanies, The Improv and The Laugh Factory. Soli was excited to be a cast member of Urban Theater Company’s play, Not For Sale, which was nominated for the prestigious Jefferson Award. She has also been cast in a number of webseries, The Haven, The Open Mic, as well as, on various sketches with The Onion. She has written and performed at Second City’s Mary Scruggs Women’s Sketch Fest and is a former co-producer of Las Locas Comedy. She has also co-written and co-produced a sketch show with her second sketch group, Minority Rules, which were featured on WGN. You can check her out in the Amazon Prime comedy, Enter the Mollusk.
Futuristic Nostalgia
Straight from the westside of Chicago rapper/producer Saint Icky blur the line between hip hop trap and electronic music sculpting his own niche soundscapes. With beats tinged heavily in hard-hitting 808s and eerie synthesizers, Ick continues to darken the cloud around the persona of a promising up and coming voice within the Chicago DIY rap landscape. Constantly tip toeing the lines between a variety of genres, Saint Icky has successfully proven that he isn’t here to set trends and expectations—but to tear them apart, instead.