SHAFIA CLEVELAND
Comedienne…… Im just me, why r y’all so mad #PRIMADONNA Snapchat:shawty _nyce
WOOD DELAINE
Comedian Dream Chasing. #TuskegeeUniversityAlumnus. Come join the journey.
SOFT BLUE SHIMMER
In 2025 Soft Blue Shimmer find themselves searching for new ways to push sonic boundaries, both on and off stage. For the past six years, the indie outfit have been creating music that transcends genre definitions. Their latest LP “They Will Leave Us With Nothing” is out now.
WOOLWORTHY
Woolworthy is a dynamic pop-punk/power-pop band hailing from the vibrant music scene of Chicago. Formed by members Rudy Gonzalez and Rick Uncapher, the band burst onto the local scene in 1995, showcasing their raw and energetic songs influenced by bands like The Replacements, Goo Goo Dolls, Soul Asylum, and Superchunk.
DAVE BAINBRIDGE & SALLY MINNEAR
Award winning multi-instrumentalist Dave Bainbridge joins forces with Lord of the Dance vocalist and fellow multi-instrumentalist Sally Minnear to bring a spellbinding evening of music that will, in equal measure, have you jigging in (or out of!) your seat or bring a tear to your eye. A compelling mix of powerful and ethereal vocal songs (including the occasional emotive Gaelic ballad), instrumental tracks – jigs/reels/slow airs/evolving soundscapes and virtuoso improvisation on keyboards, electric guitar, bouzouki and cowbell! All held together with Dave’s humerous banter.
MATT DORSEY
Matt Dorsey is a singer songwriter multi-instrumentalist from Orange County, CA. He’s played with Beth Hart, In Continuum, Dave Kerzner, Circuline, Simon Collins, ProgJect, and is a founding member of Sound of Contact. This page is dedicated to his original music.
DYING REMAINS
Alberta Death Metal
RUBY
CRYOFLOVE
ENOCH7THPROPHET
CHRISTIAN FRENCH
From small beginnings of John Mayer Soundcloud covers to milestones any artist dreams of, Christian French has been a continuous pop force since his 2016 debut. The Indiana native has always aimed to bring more with his music; self-expression, authenticity, and most importantly, continuous progress towards life’s silver-lining. French expresses hardships of anxiety, doubt and insecurity in a way that offers an optimistic twist, as shown in his EP’s “bright side of the moon” & “good things take time”, while his most recent EP “the space between” shows a deeper, darker perspective of the artist’s every day life while navigating the hardships and challenges that come with growing up.
Through French’s 1 billion streams across all platforms, the unwavering passion and culture from his fans can be seen through his 5 successful North American headline tours, including his recent 28-show “The Space Between” tour in 2023. Now, with Christian French making the choice to become an independent artist for the first time since 2018 & diving increasingly more into his own writing and production, fans will begin seeing facets of French that cut much deeper with new realizations, perspectives, and self-truths as 2024 unfolds.
CARRION FEEDER
Whimsical death metal from Northwest Indiana, featuring ghouls spinning tales about Jerma, fantasy monsters, and annoying people.
FRIGID
3 Piece Extreme Metal from the 219
THE MACKS
the macks are a knife
ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE
Formed in 1995 by Makoto Kawabata at the same time as the Acid Mothers Temple Soul Collective. The group released its debut album in 1997 on PSF Records (Japan), and it was selected as one of the year’s best albums in the The Wire magazine (UK). In 1998 the group played their first tours of the US and Europe. Since then the group has released a huge number of albums on labels from many different countries. As of 2017, the group has released around 80 albums. Every year since 1998, they have toured extensively in the US and Europe, and more recently have started performing around Asia and in Japan too. The group has performed in collaboration with many musicians including psychedelic originators Gong and Guru Guru, Simeon (Silver Apples), Nik Turner (Hawkwind), and the Occitanian trad singer Rosina de Peira. Japanese collaborators have included Afrirampo, Tatsuya Yoshida (Ruins), Maso Yamazaki (Masonna), Seiichi Yamamoto (Boredoms), Jun Kuriyama (The Ox), and many others.
To begin with the group had a floating line-up with contributions from many members of the AMT Soul Collective. But as tours became more frequent, the group began to coalesce around a core touring line-up. Other bands were created with Acid Mothers Temple as part of their name (AMT & The Cosmic Inferno, AMT SWR, AMT & The Space Paranoid, AMT & Infinity Rising Zero, Acid Mothers Gong, Acid Mothers Guru Guru, Acid Moon Temple, etc.), but AMT & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. has continued to function as the mothership and main lineage for all our activities.
In 2016, twenty one years since the group’s founding, there was a major shift in the line-up and “Next Generation” was added to the name. We now view the first twenty years as chapter one in our story, and we are now turning the page to start chapter two. The group played more than 100 shows in each year, toured in Europe, North America, South America, Oceania and Asia, also Japan. They also played many festivals (Glastonbury Festival in UK, Levitation in US and France, Rock In Opposition in France, Standon Calling in UK, Kuala Lumpur Experimental Film, Video & Music Festival in Malaysia, LUC fest 貴人散步音樂節 in Taiwan, etc).
During pandemic, they launched their official Bandcamp, have released more than 60 albums (including many unreleased materials), and have toured in Japan in each year. And they played the streaming festival “Levitation Sessions”. They organized “Acid Mothers Olympic 2021” against “Tokyo Olympics 2021”, they originated and played a new style of “music sports”. Finally the group went to the first European tour in Autumn 2022 and North American tour in Spring and Autumn 2023, after pandemic. 2024, the group will tour in Europe in Spring and North America in Autumn.
The current touring line-up is: Kawabata Makoto, Higashi Hiroshi, Satoshima Nani,
Sawano Shozo and Jyonson Tsu since 2022.
Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. :
Kawabata Makoto : guitar, speed guru
Higashi Hiroshi : synthesizer, fishin’god
Jyonson Tsu : vocal, guitar, bouzouki, midnight whistler
Satoshima Nani : drums, another dimension
Sawano Shozo : bass, hex man
VOILÀ
Boasting over 1.5M combined followers, Luke Eisner and Gus Ross make up the duo, VOILA. They are a fully independent band respectively from Wisconsin and London, who are now based in Los Angeles, California. They met on their first day in LA at USC’s Thornton School of Music and have been inseparable ever since. The Emmy nominated pair self produce, write & perform their own songs.
Their noteworthy success has been increasing rapidly over the years and they continue to grow exponentially, with their hit single Figure You Out having just gone Gold in the US. They have tripled their monthly listeners on Spotify in the past 18 months, now with 3.2M monthly listeners, and 25M streams per month.
They have sold-out every headline show that they’ve played including their latest Spin The Bottle Tour with Chrissy Costanza of Against The Current. Their 2025 Europe Tour Sold Out in less than 48 hours. The band’ s FOURTH studio album, “The Last Laugh (Part I)” is set to be released on June 20, 2025.
LATEN!TE
MAKEOUT PALACE
good kissing music <3
eva, colin, aidan, and riley
Makeout Palace is a Boston-based band of friends that defies easy classification with their electrifying blend of alternative rock, post punk, and indie pop. The band is composed of—Eva Levin on bass/vocals, Colin Ratcliff on guitar, Riley LePere on sax/flute, and Aidan Shapero on drums—melding a diversity of influences from The Beatles to Black Country New Road into an irresistibly hooky sound. Over the past three years, they’ve gigged Boston’s music scene, releasing two albums, including ‘MAKEOUT PALACE!,’ delivering raw and in-your-face live performances
GRIFFIN BENTON
Griffin Benton is an alternative rock singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Detroit, MI. Blending massive guitar riffs, anthemic vocals, and gritty lyrics, he’s developed a unique sonic fingerprint that’s sure to leave you craving more. Benton is a tormented mixture of instrumentals that borrow from Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, and Jack White, fused with the baritone vocal styles of singers like Billy Idol, Alex Turner, and David Bowie. His most recent album, In A Darker Shade, is a moody record packed to the brim with stories of heartbreak, sex, and loss; all crooned over an unforgiving, gloomy soundtrack. Singles debuted on KCRW and WRIF radio, with the album now exceeding a million streams and sending Griff around the country to play to hungry fans. After suffering a near-fatal accident in late 2024, Griffin has found himself back in his studio picking up pieces and preparing two new albums for 2025 releases. And always remember, GRIFF DOES IT DARKER.
RUNNER AND BOBBY
Mick, Parker, and Lula
Chicago, IL
HALF IVORY
JORD
Yo friends! I’m a songwriter and producer making music out of my bedroom in NYC. Originally from Deerfield, Illinois, so a midwestern boy at heart. Sign up for my email list for unreleased music and videos at jordfully.com. Much love 😀
NICK SCARPINATO
Since 2010, Nick Scarpinato has been writing and performing his own songs all around the south suburban Chicagoland area. While studying music at Millikin University from 2014 to 2018, he wrote and released his debut independent album “With Regards… from Far Away” in 2018. Then in 2021, after releasing his single “High” in the summer of that year, Nick celebrated his golden birthday on October 26th by releasing his EP “Golden Part: 1”. Since then, he’s been expanding his reach and is excited to continue putting out music he hopes his fans will love.
VINCE WILLIS QUARTET
SOMETHING NICE ABOUT NOWHERE
DULLER COLORS
Duller Colors is a Midwest grunge band for everyone in the late-nite Taco Bell drive-thru.
HELL OF A LIFE
Heavy shoegaze from Chicago
COOL COMPANY
We make Future R&B music
ELYSIUM NIGHTS
Elysium Nights is a Chicago-based musical duo consisting of Mike Lee, a rising alternative rap artist, and Maddie Hanna, an indie bedroom pop sensation. Together, they blend their signature sounds to form a sonic fusion, taking influence from indie pop, hip hop, r&b, lo-fi, and alternative music to create an experimental new wave. Full of dreamy melodies, fast cadences, and smooth harmonies, the music of Elysium Nights represents the outcome of collaboration, creativity, passion, and love.
SATIVA REYES
Sativa Reyes “Sa6t6an6aS” is a suburban goth-rapper originally from Celaya, Guanajuato (Mexico). Having immigrated to the U.S. in the late 90’s he now raps from Plainfield, Illinois with a new style that mixes horror, old school rap, and sad beats. Sativa’s fan base was being built from him doing an extensive amount of open mics and networking throughout Illinois. He has since started to gain momentum and even more fans after coming out with his single “Black Candles Freestyle ” as well as a music video to accompany it. Sativa was invited to be interviewed live on air at WZRD Chicago 88.3FM by Rogers Park President Bill Morton and Trudy Leong of WZRD. A month later Sativa was signed on to the major indie label PSP entertainment late 2024. Sativa has since been on more shows and interviews and is now an independent artist. For booking or inquiries email Sa6t6an6as@gmail.com
FAERIE RING
Faerie Ring will have you experiencing sound in 4D. A monument to volume and sonic excess in its purest form. Einstein said energy cannot be created or destroyed, but he croaked before he could experience the cauldron of amplification Faerie Ring brings. A witches brew of fun, neck snapping guitar riffs and the brutal power of rock and row will have you walking out of the show floored, bewildered and deputized by the raw cosmic bazooka that is Faerie Ring
THE KICKBACK
VOMIT FORTH
Vomit Forth is Kane (vocals), Bailey (guitar) and Luke (drums)
Northeast based agents of terror Vomit Forth are driven to create the most visceral death metal the world has ever experienced. Formed in 2017, Vomit Forth set out to champion their influences from Internal Bleeding and Suffocation to Deicide, while eschewing the overall genre expectations of death metal at the time. Vomit Forth broke out in 2018 with their demo, then teamed up with Maggot Stomp who packaged the offering plus two additional songs into the band’s debut LP, Northeastern Deprivation. The band followed it in 2022, joining their current label home Century Media Records to release their sophomore album Seething Malevolence. The lauded record demonstrated the band’s dedication to a truly terrifying and singular brand of death metal. Now the band is gearing up to release their most ambitious album yet, Terrified Of God.
While writing Terrified Of God, Vomit Forth had only one goal in mind – “To make the most unsettling, brutal, and scary death metal record of all time,” shares vocalist Kane Gelaznik. “We absolutely did that.”
In the deep winter of early 2024, the band headed into a cabin in the woods of New Jersey with Randy Leboeuf who recorded, mixed, mastered and produced the album. The month-long recording process led to twelve panic-stricken tracks where every riff, drum fill, and lyric leaves a footprint. The album opens with “Victim Impact Statement,” a two-minute long frenzy that immediately pinpoints Terrified Of God as an outlet for aggression. Early single “Blood Soaked Death Dream” is a relentless masterclass in darkness as the song hits hard with churning riffs and a guttural vocal that is as anguished as it is angry. The dynamic vocal delivery continues on “Negative Penance” as Gelaznik displays his ability to easily shift between throaty vocals, curdling squeals, and a more direct delivery. Vomit Forth opted out of making title track “Terrified Of God” the centerpiece, taking a bold move in having it as a 43 second interlude and it works. Things instantly pick back up with the one-two punch of “Fear of Retaliation” and “Rotting Wool,” both a masterclass in sonic brutality. The album ends with “Salt”, focused on “how we will do anything to try and stop our inner pain, but it will really only end in death.” The last lines of the powerful track recite “If I turn my back on it all, am I the one who’s Terrified Of God?”, leaving a fitting conclusion to the introspective album.
On the record’s themes, Gelaznik expands:
“The biggest thing I want to get across with this record and that humanity doesn’t know everything. We are flawed, and in a lot of ways disgusting. We act like we aren’t afraid of what happens after we die. I know most people like to think nothing happens and we just conduct heat. That there’s no consequence other than how we effect other people during our time here, but I know there’s a hint of fear in the back of everyone’s mind. Everyone feels it. Not a single person on this earth lives without being Terrified of God at one point or another in their life. That’s what the record is about.”
A willingness to explore and incorporate influences from across a wide sonic landscape has always set Vomit Forth apart from their metal peers, and Terrified Of God is here to solidify the band as a mainstay act in the metal community. The band’s live show is just as punishing as the record, and with an upcoming tour supporting The Black Dahlia Murder and Dying Fetus, more audiences will witness Vomit Forth’s violent attack.
As for the goal to create the most unsettling, brutal and scary death metal record of all time? Vomit Forth surpasses it with Terrified Of God.
And for what’s next? Gelaznik simply states, “We want to change the game as far as metal is concerned and set the new standard.”
FNÜ
Catch a Vibe
ANGRY ZETA
Angry Zeta was founded in 2015 in Buenos Aires Argentina as originally a traditional bluegrass country hillbilly street busker band and were then constantly integrated into the local punk scene and their clubs where they found their punk and Rock’n’Roll Crust Sound, today they mix everything into a molasses of punk Hillbilly folk and raw street music together, they tour all over the world in clubs, festivals (Muddy Roots, Billy rock, san pedro country music festival, San Antonio Rat Parts Festival, Kids and Billy’s, Open Folk Festival, Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival, etc) and on the street, amplified or fully acoustically flexible, they give you such a great folk punk that you don’t always know where you are standing, what we love on Angry Zeta the most: they Started Small and they are walking their very own way to the top of Crust Street Rock’n’Roll Folk Punk Heaven.
MYLES BULLEN
Rainbow-colored rapper whose performances capture playfulness, healing, grief, and recovery
THE FLYING LUTTENBACHERS
Formed in Chicago in 1991, moved to California in 2003, disbanded in 2007, reformed in New York in 2017,then relocated back to Chicago in 2022, The Flying Luttenbachers recently completed a crushing direct sup-port slot on 8 dates of Japanese Noisesters Melt-Banana May/June 2024 headlining tour. The latest trio for-mation of the Luttenbachers is a tight, intense, wild beast executing complex compositions with visceralshowmanship and presence. The music is hypercomposed BRUTAL PROG – not your grandpa’s “prog rock”,but an intricate, detailed assault fueled by punk, no wave, free jazz, and extreme metal. As documented on therecent live-in-studio, no bs EP “Spectral Warrior Mythos 2”, today’s band is on fire. The new proper Flying Lut-tenbachers’ full-length “Losing The War Inside Our Heads” is released on LP/CD/download in July 2024 andthe band will be supporting the release with US touring this Winter and a European tour in early 2025.
DJ TRI HARD
Music Producer, DJ, Streamer, Cosplayer
Loud Music Enthusiast
SPIRIT BOMB
SPIRIT BOMB…
Like Goku’s genkidama, Spirit Bomb gathers their power from all the great anime music in existence to coalesce into an explosive live performance.
Spirit Bomb is an explosive anime tribute band making waves across the nation with their high energy “Anime Music Experience” concerts. Featuring Japanese American singer Elaina Sekino; guitarist Youtuber Kevin Samuel, aka “Tuning the World”; the multi-talented drummer and vocalist Damian Hyde, aka “Daymo”; and the enigmatic bassist known as “Oni”, Spirit Bomb is truly a one-of-a-kind US-based act based delivering to an underserved market of Japanese anime fans.
Spirit Bomb’s mission is to deliver an unforgettable and authentic concert experience to anime fans far and wide. Their “Anime Music Experience” concerts feature over 80+ songs from popular Anime new and old, captivating AMV-style visuals with lyrics to sing-along to, and special guest appearances. Celebrate the sensation of anime through the power of music with Spirit Bomb!
Since 2022, SPIRIT BOMB has appeared at many conventions across the USA and has opened for Japanese major artists like HANABIE. Spirit Bomb debuted their first original song in 2023 “Asai Yume,” available for streaming worldwide. More original songs coming soon!
GOLDI LOCKE
Goldi Locke is the solo project of singer-songwriter Gabrielle Locke, a bi-coastal artist originally from Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, now making waves in Chicago. Inspired by ’90s grunge queens like Liz Phair, Goldi blends raw emotional depth with a playful, pop-girly edge that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Like the Goldilocks of fairy tales, she’s constantly exploring life’s contrasts to find what feels “just right,” channeling her journey through mental health, love, and self-discovery into her music.
One moment introspective, the next bold and empowering, Goldi’s sound is a reflection of her vibrant, multifaceted spirit. With a powerful voice and standout songwriting, she’s part of a new wave of artists who are unapologetically authentic and endlessly inventive. Follow @goldilockeband on Instagram for new releases and show dates.
BREE MORGAN
Grit, Rasp, Sass, and Love best describe Bree Morgan. From listening and rapping to her mom’s hip hop CDs, singing along to every 90’s female country artist or a rock/ pop song on the radio, or even playing around on her first guitar; something inside of her moved her enough to pursue a life of music.
She has performed across the Midwest in bands and Morgan now has set out on her own course to share her fun, energetic, and passion for music as a solo artist, all while managing her own full band Bree Morgan Reloaded.
Bree has opened for country music stars such as Martina McBride, Jo Dee Messina, Joe Nichols, Craig Campbell and Niko Moon and has one studio album, “TRASH” under belt with another on the way. Morgan also has attained multiple songwriter awards through the local Wisconsin scene, and continues to pave her own way as an independent artist.
GROZA
GROZA (“storm”, “terror”) is a black metal band from Bavaria, Germany. Their sound is driven by emotion, anger and sadness, combining searing melodies, raging blast beats and melancholy induced clean guitar passages into a melodic, dynamic blend.
Founded as a one-man project by singer / multi-instrumentalist P.G. in 2016, the band gradually grew towards a full band in the following two years, culminating in the self-release of their first effort – “Unified In Void” (2018) – which almost instantly gained attention and interest, leading to the signing to AOP Records shortly after. After 3 years of writing and intense live activity followed the release of the 2nd full length album “The Redemptive End” (2021), that was met with critical acclaim and overwhelming reception of fans alike, entering #78 of the German album charts consequently.
Between releases, the band has extensively presented their craft live on stages all across Europe during various club shows, festivals and full-fledged tours across Europe. To date, GROZA has played 120+ shows in over 20 countries. Continuing to do so in the fall of 2024, the band will again tour Europe in support of the new album.
The new highly anticipated 3rd full-length album “NADIR” will be released on September 20th 2024.
GROZA is: P.G. – lead vocals, bass (live), guitars U.A. – backup vocals, guitars T.H.Z. – drums S.R. – guitars (live session)
JUDICIARY
Balancing traditionally timeless grit with 21st century gusto, Judiciary hammer out hardcore grooves at breakneck thrash speeds. The Texas quintet—Jake Collinson [vocals], Juan Vazquez [bass], Austin Looney [drums], Jimmy LaDue [guitar], and Israel Garza [guitar]—wield a searing signature style unlike anything in heavy music. With calculated intensity, it bludgeons without compromise, draws back for a breath, and strikes again even harder.
Grinding full force since 2015, the band unleashed the EP The Axis of Equality in 2016, a split EP with Mortality Rate in 2017, and finally, their first full-length record Surface Noise with Closed Casket Activities in 2019. Of the latter, Revolver exclaimed, “More so than many other bands in their orbit, the quintet excels at writing riffs that hang on through any one track without faltering,” while Stereogum raved, “It fucking rips.” Beyond highlights such as “Stronger Than Thou” [feat. Bryan Garris of Knocked Loose] and “Temple” [feat. Brody King of God’s Hate], their standout single “Social Crusade” signaled success for what the band had set out to accomplish with their first LP.
Citing influences such as Slayer’s God Hates Us All and Chimaira’s The Impossibility of Reason as well as “a ton of Machine Head,” Judiciary perfected their blend of metal and hardcore on the 2023 second full-length record, Flesh + Blood [Closed Casket Activities]. Flesh + Blood was recorded and produced by Arthur Rizk [Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy] in August of 2021 before GRAMMY® Award-winner Will Putney [Body Count, Vein] handled mixing and mastering, and has since received the praise of Stereogum, Revolver, BrooklynVegan, Invisible Oranges, and more.
NICKY NEWMS
With Roots Of Renaissance & Rebellion, Nicky Newms Is An Emerging Creative Icon Exploding From LA’s Underground Live Music & Design Scenes. Newms Is Quickly Becoming Known For His Musical Soundscapes That Uniquely Weave Niche Lifestyle, High Taste & The Search For Human Experience.
Alt Hip-Hop / Alt EDM / Alt Pop / Alt Acoustic
Hard Hitting Lyrics, Surfy Strings & Sendy 808s; Nicky Newms Is Showcasing An Original Sound, Style And Energy Both On Stage, On Set And In The Charts. Newms Represents Passion, True Artistry & Striving Human Pursuits.
Nicky Newms Music Artist, Design Director, Cinematographer Pro Skier, Precision Driver, Project Curator
WEIRD FISHES
A tribute to Radiohead
Randy
Scott
Dan
Aaron
Rick
CABIN FEVER
Formed in 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the suburbs of New York, 4 kids went into a basement, picked up instruments and formed a band. The lineup changed once or twice but they soon found themselves in the groove. Starring: Matthew Quirk on Rhythm Guitar & Vocals, Alex Lo Pinto on Lead Guitar, Luke Uppenbrink on Bass and John Miele-Herndon on Drums. Called to action by bands such as The Strokes & The Arctic Monkeys as well as modern contemporaries such as Sam Fender & Nothing But Thieves they started writing original music and couldn’t stop! Writing over 150 songs (and counting) since they started! Be sure to check out their catchy tunes with stadium filling choruses that will make you want to scream till your voice goes!
Since 2023, they had the pleasure of being able to record their tunes at Golden Girl Sound. Featuring the singles: Karma, Silver Tongue & Chasing After You, which show the band in peak form writing indie anthems. Showcasing solid musicianship as well as ranging lyrical themes.
Since playing live in 2022, they have had the privilege of playing some historic venues including The Stone Pony, Mercury Lounge & WXPN’s: World Cafe Live. With their non-stop gigging ideology and their hardworking attitudes it’ll not be a long wait for these boys to blow up on the charts.
HORACE GREENE
Horace Greene is an indie rock band from Wisconsin. The group is powered by childhood friends Tony and Sam, with a vibrant cast of friends/musicians in rotation to bolster the lineup. The music of Horace Greene is mellow yet danceable, teasing elements of disco and psychedelia all while retaining its rock n roll spirit. Following the release of “Nighttime Boi”, the band plans to continue releasing music leading up to their new full-length album, which is expected to come out early 2026.
TRASHY ANNIE
“This sure ain’t Taylor Swift or Lady A type of country. This is as edgy, darker, and even grubbier than Ashley McBryde or early Kasey Musgraves ever went…and I bloody love it!” -Rockin Magpie
Trashy Annie came crashing onto the Austin music scene in 2021, led by 2023 CMA of Texas Americana Artist of the Year and trumpet player turned rockstar Annie Davis. Annie, at 44 years old, decided to pick up her first guitar and write her first song during the pandemic. She fell in love with songwriting and jumped in headfirst. 4 years later she is touring the country and leaving a path of glitter in her wake. She named the band Trashy Annie after people on social media criticized her for wearing clothes that were “too young” for her. Annie quickly raised a big glittery middle finger to the haters, built herself a badass rock band, and hit the road, to the delight of their rapidly growing fan base.
Combining unapologetically gritty lyrics and hooky melodies with everything from hard hitting rock to stripped down acoustic…Trashy Annie will make you laugh, cry, and wonder where the hell these guys came from. Described as the “ultimate combination of Sheryl Crow, Joan Jett, Loretta Lynn, and Kid Rock”, Annie was signed to Cleopatra Records in late 2022 in anticipation of her debut album, Sticks and Stones.
ELOISE BROTZMAN
Eloise Brotzman comes from a musical family and began her own musical journey at 4, when she started to take violin lessons. She wrote her first song at 5 about her dog,
and has been writing ever since. Although her music largely fits into indie pop, she also takes inspiration from a variety of other music writers, from Beethoven to Carly Rae Jepsen. She hopes to write and produce her debut EP before the end of this year.
EVELYN VEGA
Evelyn Vega is a 21-year-old pop/indie singer-songwriter based in Chicago. She grew up surrounded by music and began writing songs at just 10 years old. Inspired by artists like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Gracie Abrams, Evelyn creates songs about love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Now studying marketing and music business, she’s passionate about carving out her place in the industry—whether on stage or behind the scenes.
LYLAJEAN
Lylajean is an independent band from Chicago known for their dream-inspired pop music and experimental style. Lylajean began as a solo project by vocalist/guitarist Lyla (full first name Lylajean–one word!), who started releasing music in 2019 at age 17. After releasing six self-produced albums, the project evolved into a band in 2025 with additional members Jonathan (guitar, vocals), Val (bass, vocals), Vanessa (drums), and Evel (keyboard). Their music explores a variety of genres, ranging from Kate Bush and Björk-influenced art pop, to Nick Drake-inspired indie folk.
MOLLY DECHENNE
Molly Dechenne is a singer/songwriter and fiddle player from Portland, Oregon. Her music is sharp and energetic, Americana with a punk past. Songs of the futile desire to outrun that which is indivisibly tethered. A letter with tears and cigarette burns on it. Molly’s debut full-length solo album is coming this fall. She is the former leader of the band Fat Kitten, also known for her work with Side O’ Ranch, Sun Pup, The Bushwick Gospel Singers, The Floods, and as a waitress.
FRUITI
Fruiti is a nonbinary human making sounds from their bedroom.
THRIFTY KID
“Thrifty Kid is an alternative country project out of Chicago, Illinois. He blends his songwriting hero John Prine with the rowdiness of a Honky Tonk dance floor made possible by his band The Young Hunks. The Honky Tonk comes from his Honky Tonk heroes such as Buck Owens, George Jones, Emmylou Harris, and Gram Parsons just to name a few. Thrifty Kid and those Young Hunks of his are guaranteed to get your butt out on the floor and maybe even cry a tear or two into your Old Style.”
SILVER DOLLAR
We Garage, We Punk, We RAWK!
JOE DI ZILLO
Joe Di Zillo is a versatile and multi-talented singer-songwriter who has made a name for himself in the music industry. With a unique blend of rock, indie pop, blues, and folk rock, Joe creates music that is both powerful and soulful. His ability to infuse different genres into his sound has helped him stand out and capture the attention of music lovers everywhere. Whether it’s his heartfelt ballads or his energetic anthems, Joe’s music has a way of resonating with audiences and leaving a lasting impression. He continues to captivate fans with his voice, imaginative lyrics, and electrifying performances. He is influenced by the Clash, Howlin’ Wolf, Elvis Costello, Modest Mouse, and the Talking Heads.
My new album, Bringing It Back, has been released on vinyl. I can’t wait for you to hear it. Please click on the link to order the album, Bringing It Back on vinyl.
FOUR STROKE BARON
“Data Diamond is the sound of FOUR STROKE BARON at their most confidently unhinged. Originally conceived as two separate EPs (one purely electronic – Data, one heavy – Diamond) that would then meld together on one full length release, the idea morphed into what is now the succinct sucker punch of an album that is heading our way at speed.
Data Diamond is a dizzying sub-40 minute dive into the deranged psyches of its creators. The tracks on Data Diamond are lithe yet still allow enough room for idiosyncratic flourishes that mark this out as a true FOUR STROKE BARON opus. If Classics was a Man vs. Food belly busting plate of indulgence, Data Diamond is an upmarket Gordon Ramsay dish, served with a side of insanity.
With this, their fourth full length, FOUR STROKE BARON has blossomed into the self-absorbed, wildly confident, musically deranged partnership that they were always destined to be – and it sounds incredible.”
-Becky Laverty
DOG.EAT.DOG
DOG.EAT.DOG is a Chicago based trio bringing a dynamic blend of alternative, pop, and rock sounds. Joined together from different bands, they combine their influences to create a fresh and energetic experience on stage. Their first two releases “Lost For Words” and “Beautiful Evil” mark the beginning of a nonstop flow of new music.
KAL-EL
Kal-El is the fuzzed-out step-child of hard rock and heavy metal, often with hints of pyschedelic and blues rock as well as doom metal. Songs typically feature a bass-heavy groove, detuned guitars and mind-expanding lyrics…
THE BROTHELS
Who are The Brothels???
The Brothels from Austin, Texas are a continuation of rock n roll punk/ ska band Avenue Rockers. Established in 2006, Ave Rockers toured the US, toured with Svetlanas, Dead Kennedys, Reagan Youth and played festivals including Upstart Fest, Punk Rock Bowling, etc. before a hiatus. Luna (vocals) sang for Reagan Youth for a couple of years before assembling The Brothels, they have one streaming album simply called “The EP”, which was released August 14th, 2024. This date would have also been the 3rd week into a 2 month US Tour directly supporting Dayglo Abortions, in which the tours “booking agent” never applied for Dayglo’s work visas, stole $6,000+ from promoters then disappeared. The Brothels gained much momentum, fans and viral notoriety worldwide for keeping the 2 month US tour going with no headliner, no money, no guarantees, just their new punk rock soundtrack for a broken summer tour and a hell of an underdog story. They are currently recording an album to be released next year, will be direct support for MDC’s 2024 winter tour kicking off NYE in Austin and looking forward to extensive touring for 2025- Listen to The Brothels “The EP” on any music streaming platform now!
ABBIGALE BLAZE
Abbigale Blaze is a Chicago gal by way of Indiana. She’s been writing plays & poems forever, but is newer to standup as Comedy Gazelle’s 2024 Rookie of the Year. God only knows what she’ll say and she doesn’t even believe in him.
SHAWN BANKS
Shawn Banks (he/him/they/them) is stand-up comedian and drag performer who has performed all over the midwest for the past 5 years. Shawn considers himself an observationalist, and loves to critique the world around him through a very ironic, yet vibrant lense. Shawn has not only performed, but also headlined at some of the most well-established entertainment clubs/venues all over the Midwest; such as:
• The Second City
• IO Theatre
• The Comedy Bar
• Zanies Comedy Club
• The Lincoln Lodge
• The Laugh Factory
• The John F. Kennedy Center
Shawn has also participated in Comedy festivals all over the country including:
• The DC Queer Comedy Festival
• The World Comedy Expo
• The Midwest Queer Comedy Festival
HERVANA
A female-fronted celebration of Nirvana! 🤩🤘🏻Authentic instrumentation and a party vibe! 🎉
GUTNOOSE
Chicago Slam
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
St. Louis Thrash Metal Born in 2023
VOID
Void is a ferocious five-piece thrash metal band from Lafayette, Louisiana. Formed in 2019 by vocalist Jackson Davenport, the band quickly made a name for themselves across the Gulf Coast with an unmistakable sound rooted in tradition but fired with modern intensity.
After building regional momentum with local shows and their first Southern U.S. tour in late 2022, Void released their debut album Horrors of Reality in early 2023—a raw and relentless fusion of Bay Area thrash aggression and the band’s sinister themes. Their summer Haunted Madness tour followed, capped by the Halloween release of their single “Silent Onslaught.”
The following Summer of 2024 saw the band embark on their “Spectral Aggression” tour of the US, and after brief venture out west to open for thrash legends Whiplash, the band returned with a revamped lineup and evolved sonic identity. November’s “Return of the Phantom” showcased a matured, more dynamic approach and was met with critical acclaim.
In early 2025, Void entered the studio to record their sophomore album Forbidden Morals and toured the East Coast with Louisiana icons Exhorder. May’s single “Apparition” showed a darker, more layered direction, just ahead of their Breaking and Entering summer tour.
HOLD MY OWN
From Chicago to New Jersey… 100% Pure Hardcore
THE U.R.F
Artist/Producer/Multi-instrumentalist
JOHN PRIMER
John Primer (born March 5, 1945, Camden, Mississippi, United States) is an American Chicago blues and electric blues singer and guitarist who played behind Junior Wells in the house band at Theresa’s Lounge and as a member of the bands of Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Magic Slim before launching an award-winning career as a front man, carrying forward the traditional Windy City sound into the 21st century.
TOM BUCKLEY
Tom Buckley has 50 years of professional musical experience providing the low end to virtually every style of band and musical venue on the planet. Originally from the West Englewood neighborhood of South Side Chicago, Tom cut his teeth in the Chicago blues scene as bassist for Eddie Taylor
(Jimmy Reed’s guitarist and collaborator) throughout the 1970’s. Tom backed many of the great Chicago blues artists of the day, among them: Jimmy Reed himself, Howlin’ Wolf, Hubert Sumlin, Sunnyland Slim, Otis Rush, Johnny Littlejohn and J.B. Hutto.
ANDREWSONOFROBERT
One Man Band
MARTY BENNETT BAND
“Mountain Man” Streaming Now
BEYOND THE STARS
In this case, it’s a musical duo composed of Author TM Shaw and Christina Forever. Since their debut performance on the Big Island of Hawaii in February of 2023, BEYOND the STARS has followed the edge of inspiration, and a significant portion of I-80, across the US, in search of momentary glimpses of human community and a welcoming place to park.
Having grown up in different times and different places, Tim and Christina found communion with one another in the depths of a conversation that began late one evening in a hallway of a hotel in the City of Angels. It is a conversation that continues to this day. Their sound, born of radical differences and deep kinship, developing through vocal harmony and the interplay of two guitars,or the pairing of guitar and electric piano, is uniquely their own. It is familiar, yet not reducible to any particular genre or era.
In the right situation, live shows unfold long narrative arcs, spontaneously discovered in-between the songs. In such moments of shared discovery we might arrive, for a moment, BEYOND the STARS.
TOM WEST
Tom West is an Australian singer, guitarist & songwriter performing with a distinctive, androgynous vocal style, finger-picked guitars, stories intricately woven into music for immersive shows.
Originating from the hills and surf-worn coast of South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula, West’s journey has been marked by extensive touring across both the USA and Australia as a musician, tour bus driver, entertainer and guide:
From the Oodnadatta track to the I-65 and back again: adventures inspiring emotionally rich songs that hum with a strange kind of wonder.
Post-pandemic West found himself based in Chicago working on music with grammy winning producer Ryan Freeland and some of that city’s finest musicians.
From this unexpected location he spent two years immersed in writing, recording & producing from a third story bedroom of a historic Chicago brownstone: absorbing the essence of that historic musical city and diving deeper into his compositions and experiences than ever before.
West’s discography includes the much-loved album Antarctica, produced by Allen Tate of San Fermin, which was written during a period following the death of his father from motor neuron disease / ALS whilst taking his first bewildering steps as a touring artist in the USA. This album, born from personal loss and extensive travels, showcases his ability to invite audiences into his world, sharing stories that are as personal as they are universally relatable.
2025 will see West return to the touring circuit, releasing new music, celebrating the ten year anniversary of the release of his EP ‘Oncoming Clouds’ and hosting a first of its kind Outback Songcamp.
CLAIRE KELLY
Singer, songwriter and self-proclaimed optimist, Claire Kelly, has been on a mission to brighten every corner she steps in with the music she creates. From concerts in living rooms to critically acclaimed festivals and everything in between, she’s opened up for acts like Colbie Caillat, Anderson East & 49 Winchester. She’s also shared the bill with legendary Nashville songwriters like Shane McAnally, Josh Osbourne, Tony Arata and many more through songwriting showcases Backstage Nashville and Bluebird on 3rd. When she’s not on the road, Claire writes with other artists in Nashville, performs regularly at The Bluebird Cafe and teaches songwriting workshops at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
In an occasionally dismal world, Claire Kelly sings about a radical amount of gratitude, love & kindness and Nashville is taking notice. Her song “Tapestry”, a song about the people who change you for the better, won the Bluebird Golden Pick Songwriting Contest in 2022 and “Drunk Girls”, a lighthearted anthem about being kind to strangers, placed her in the Top Ten of the 2024 Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) songwriting contest. She’s also been a finalist in the Kerrville Folk Festival, Songwriter Serenade, and International Songwriting Competition thanks to her songs “Dandelion Wine” and “Running Out” from her 2022 album, The Scenic Route.
Her latest album, released October 2024, Can’t Start Loving You Again, includes her song “Together Again” which was used in the trailer for Sundance award winning film, I’ll Be Your Mirror. Claire’s music has also been heard on ABC Network, Max, Hallmark TV, the Miss Universe Pageant, and the hit Netflix series Love is Blind. She supported the latest record release with a European tour through Germany, Poland and Denmark.
RYAN ALEXANDER AND THE NEW WAVE SOUL
Ryan Alexander is a producer, artist, and musician from the South Side of Chicago. As a keyboardist, and drummer, he merges his musical talents to produce stories in musical form. Performing locally and nationally, he has been able to create a platform not only for himself, but also for local artist in Chicago, with his covers series, #CoversWithRyanAlexander. Check out his latest original music, and share with a friend today!
OOBS
WINYAH
Winyah combines introspective storytelling with catchy melodies to create their distinctive indie alternative sound. It can best be described as the soundtrack to late-night drives and carefree adventures. Their upcoming singles, set for release from fall to winter, showcase Winyah’s evolution as a band and their journey to finding their unique sound since their debut single “Feel It All Again.” After moving from the Carolinas to Nashville and releasing their latest tracks, they had the incredible opportunity to perform at Bonnarooo 2024. This milestone marks a significant step forward in their dream to launch their music career.
HEY, NOTHING
Barely 20 years old, the Atlanta-based emo-folk duo hey, nothing – Tyler (he) & Harlow (they) – wades through complex emotions with sharp wit and humor.
2024’s Maine EP – written, fittingly, in a small cabin in the middle of Maine – was a major breakthrough moment for the band, incorporating earnest and cutting lyrics that pull directly from their experience of the hardships of growing up too early, too fast. Their newest EP, 33°, showcases their honest portrayal of grief as it blends emotional, raw storytelling with powerful soundscapes to depict the story of a young boy and his untimely death. Most recently, their single “Waiting Room” is an intimate exploration of anxiety, fear, and emotional vulnerability, continuing the duo’s signature blend of poetic lyricism and heartfelt emotion.
They have sold out runs of headlining shows, garnered notices from the likes of NPR Music, Alternative Press, Pigeons & Planes, Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, & more. hey, nothing is set to perform at several major festivals this year, such as 2025’s Kilby Block Party, Bonnaroo, Summerfest, Lollapalooza, Hinterland, Bumbershoot, Shaky Knees Music Festival, All Things Go, Austin City Limits, and they’ll be announcing more 2025 tour dates soon.