Medford Oregon’s EMISSARY released their “NOWHERE LEFT TO RUN” demo in early 1994 with vocalist Jym Harris, Tim Dahlen on guitar and vocals, and drummer Eric Hoover. When bassist Peter Shawn Kinney joined, they released 3 more demos as a trio with Dahlen, Kinney and Harris on drums. They reformed in 2021 with Harris, Dahlen, Hoover, Kinney plus new guitarist Charlie Francipane to record a new LP.
Songwriter-Performer FatBoyGoth is from the west side of Chicago, but has worked in various parts of the world. You will hear his name linger in California, Toronto, and northern Italy to name a few. FatBoyGoth has made a stamp in the alternative industry with his unique combination of rap, rock, punk, and electronic sound. His first project “Going Thru It” was recorded and produced by the 2 time grammy award winner Xcel and they worked side by side with Shorty Capone. “Going Thru It”, a single on the project, was on constant rotation on a few main stream radio stations, i.e., WGCI, Power 92 and B96.
FatBoyGoth restructured himself in 2020 after truly finding himself as you would hear him state in many interviews and podcasts, “Just Be Yourself”. In 2021 FatBoyGoth released his hit single “Upside Down”, which has now been heard on a handful of radio stations. Shortly after a well-known artist and DJ from Italy reached out to collaborate with Goth. Together they created the single “Night Time”, which is still in rotation in the Florence area in Italy. FatBoyGoth was involved in an event called Dastardly Fest in 2021, curated by Vomit Dastardly. Following the event, FatBoyGoth joined the music collective commonly known as Broken Souls Cult. FatBoyGoth and Broken Souls Cult combined have been in the alternative spotlight in their hometown and touring around the country.
Capra is a metallic hardcore band roaring out of the depths of southern Louisiana. Formed by a pair of lifelong friends, Tyler Harper and Jeremy Randazzo, the bands’ dedication to their underground music community has led to rapid growth in the DIY scene. With a sound that reflects a deep web of hardcore influences with particular focus on acts like Every Time I Die and Converge, Capra are the band for their time and place. With high energy delivery and raging rock and roll hooks the group has been able to open for bands like Whores and The Number 12 Looks Like You as well as local heroes such as Eyehategod and Thou.
After a pair of EP’s with varying lineups, it was the addition of bassist Ben Paramore and explosive frontwoman Crow Lotus that brought the band to the next level. Crow’s vicious performances and on stage leadership turned the band into a veritable juggernaut. They are proving that hardcore still has a heart and live by the belief that if you don’t care for your community your community will not care about you.
Predominantly tracked in December 2019, In Transmission was recorded with Jai Benoit and then mixed by Taylor Young (Nails, Twitching Tongues).
With their venom spitting frontwoman and hard rocking riffs it’s hard not to be enamored with the lightning charged assault of these Southern hardcore devotees.
For fans of Every Time I Die, Code Orange, Knocked Loose, Walls of Jericho.
EverGlaze is a local Houston band and was formed at the end of 2017, by brothers Brandon and Robby Mesarina. Influenced by artists ranging from Spice Girls to Led Zeppelin, they seek to incorporate various styles into one cohesive and audibly satisfying sound.
EverGlaze is a local Houston band and was formed at the end of 2017, by brothers Brandon and Robby Mesarina. Influenced by artists ranging from Spice Girls to Led Zeppelin, they seek to incorporate various styles into one cohesive and audibly satisfying sound.
Joined by the flaming fingers of Sam on lead guitar, the everlasting gobstopper riffs of Robby on rhythm guitar, the hard hitting drums of Brandon aka “Panda”, Joe C providing them quakes that make ya shake bass lines, and the blasting vocals of Daniel; EverGlaze seeks a place in rock history and in the souls of all music lovers.
Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of the Cosmic Metal band FORCEFIELD. Upon completion of their current five year mission they release their fourth album, SAUCER SEPARATION. Seven galactic, bardic tales to boldly take you where no one has gone before!
Reed started his musical journey in a way that very few people do. His parents, Steve Grimm and Colleen Raye, were the male and female lead singers of a traveling variety act that entertained people in resorts, casinos, state fairs, and lounges from coast to coast. As the couple had children, they added them to the show…and at the age of 2, Reed took the stage. His primary instrument continued to be the voice until his 12th birthday where he received his first drum set. Everyday after school his garage became his arena. Headphones on he played along with music he had heard throughout his life, gaining him the skills to join the middle school jazz band where he started playing with others for the first time. This sparked a love of jazz music that would land him as one of two drummers to play in the Wisconsin State Honors Jazz Band his senior year of high school. After high school he chose to attend college at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where he was recruited to play in the top jazz band while persuing a degree in Percussion Performance. While in La Crosse he was scouted by regionally known horn band “Three Beers til’ Dubuque” to be their lead singer, giving him his first sense of professional performance outside of his family’s band. He went on to cofound other groups, most notably the band in which he started writing original music, Shoeless Revolution. Not only did Shoeless bring a first in writing music for Reed, it was also where he began lead singing from the drum set. Shoeless Revolution went on to release two original albums “Speak Up” and “From the Inside Out” touring until 2011 when an unsuspecting call from his older sister Jennifer changed the course of his life. On the phone she told him that she won a singing contest to get her to the front of the line for an American Idol audition, but she had missed the age requirements for the show. She was able to transfer the ticket to one person and chose Reed. After graciously accepting, he went to an audition which got him onto the show and propelled him to Live Television where he ended #14 on season 11 in 2012. The aftermath of his American Idol experience brought Reed many opportunities to travel and perform for concertgoers around the world including multiple trips overseas to entertain members of the US Military. His desire to continue to write music grew, and with the help of a successful Kickstarter he released his debut solo album “Reminders” in April of 2018.
Vanity Contest is a Chicago alternative rock project formed in the fall of 2018 by Brady Matteson (Left In The Rain, Grasshammer). Vanity Contest has released one album and one EP. The project is most notable for its intense, synthetic “garage” sound (frequently compared to Nine Inch Nails and New Order), as well as energetic live performances. Vanity Contest is Brady Matteson and Elijah Diaz.
jangly glitzy rock brought to you by dani, sarah, rebecca, zeke, curran, and christian <3
Geekd is a solo recording project led by multi-instrumentalist Christian Moreno.
Combining elements from psychedelia, shoegaze and experimental-garage rock, his songs conjure up a dreamy world of sonic bliss.
Backed by Nick Moeller on drums and Carter Schultz on guitar/harmonies for a da live shows
The Mini Projects consist of siblings Emi, Mikey, and Angel as a brand new young band coming out from the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Now having wrapped up their very first album, Pattern Dreams showcases their young fresh vibe with an indie retro style of music.
Los Angeles born guitarist Nita Strauss has become a force to be reckoned with in the music world, dazzling audiences across the US, UK, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia and Africa. Most fans will recognize Nita as Alice Cooper’s touring guitarist of the past 5 years, but she has also played with R&B star Jermaine Jackson, early MTV darlings Femme Fatale, video game supergroup Critical Hit and popular tribute band The Iron Maidens. Her skill, exuberant stage presence and love for all things about her instrument have earned her a stellar reputation in the music industry and endorsements including Ibanez Guitars, Marshall Amplification, DiMarzio pickups, Monster Energy and more.
Dark Pop/ Heavy Alt Rock band from Los Angeles, CA
Night Club is Emily Kavanaugh and Mark Brooks: a dark, electro-goth duo from Los
Angeles, CA. Touching upon themes such as mental illness, loneliness, and revenge, their self-released albums have helped them build a cult-like following since their formation in 2012.
In October 2016 Night Club released their 1st LP, Requiem for Romance, showcasing the duo’s discovery of their signature sound, with their single “Dear Enemy” entering heavy rotation in the underground club scene.
Partnering with Titmouse Animation and Google VR, they premiered the 360-video for their single “Show It 2 Me” on YouTube to viral success.
After completing a US tour with industrial legends Lords of Acid and Combichrist in 2017, they found themselves back in the studio. Inspired by their own personal dealings with depression and anxiety, they released their sophomore LP Scary World in August 2018, which debuted on the US iTunes Electronic chart at #4. Shortly after the album’s release they were picked to open for A Perfect Circle on their Fall 2018 North American tour.
Night Club released their third full-length album Die Die Lullaby on October 9, 2020; written and produced entirely by Kavanaugh and Brooks, and co-mixed by Dave “Rave” Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Carly Rae Jepsen).
All flavor filmmaker. Second city training center(Chicago). Writer LAMF. Crystal Palace.
Guitarist, Songwriter, Pedal Steeler, recorder, etc.
Brandon Good enters the Americana parking lot through the side door of the punk club via Chicagos’ Flatfoot 56. Years of heavy international touring, festing, and several studio albums, Brandon makes good on the precedent and lets the muddy waters of rock ‘n roll, folk, and country converge. These divergent worlds are expressed not only in his person, but in his original compositions.
Lou Heneise weds high-lonesome, Mountain-Mama vocals with dark, introspective melodies to create a captivating performance, complete with untamed finger-picking
Terror black metal from Taiwan about the afterlife. The music of 冷 tells of a horrifying experience of an afterlife while in a coma following being shot in the head during a carjacking. This place is a place beyond description of hell, mind-wrenching, desolate, and incomprehensibly terrible.
Dzö-nga [zone-gah] is a folk/black metal project formed in 2016. Its lyrics draw on myths and legends from around the world.
From the suburbs of Chicago, Moon Rules Apply is known for their catchy riffs, energetic live shows, and devoted fan base. Their take on alternative rock introduces a refreshing musical perspective loved by many. The trio formed in 2021 with guitarist/vocalist Andre Holman and drummer Ryan Weaver, later welcoming Logan Stogentin on bass the following year. Each bring their own unique talents to the group that works cohesively in achieving a crisp, modern sound. After releasing their first single “Hate It” in 2022, the trio followed it up with two more singles “The Q” and “Office Papers” before debuting their first album “Too Many Damn Hippies On My Front Lawn” in March of 2023. All of our music was recorded and mixed by Doug Agee of “Alpha Sound Service”
Joey Wilbur is a 16 year old singer/songwriter from the Chicago suburbs. His music career began at the age of 10 when he received a guitar as a gift for his 10th birthday. He soon realized he loved music and especially loved performing for a crowd. He began writing his own original music and enjoys putting his emotions or the emotions of others into a song.
His music influences come primarily from Ed Sheeran but enjoys music from Lewis Capaldi, Dean Lewis, George Ezra and Alec Benjamin. He is also influenced by musical theater and enjoys attending Broadway productions. The work of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” and “In the Heights” are some of his favorite musical theater productions.
Highlights from this young artists career have been performing to a crowd of over 20,000 people at the half-time show of a Chicago Bulls game, being a finalist for two consecutive years in the Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent competition at the historic ArcadA Theater, and playing at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tn.
Joey has released three singles, “Seize the Day”, “2,000 Miles”, and “All for you”. He hopes to have an EP completed at the end of this year.
Rockers from the Chi
We’re an alternative rock band based out of Northern Illinois. Our first album, Haunted Together Forever, is out now on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Chicago Based Shoegaze Noise Rock Group
Formed in 2019. Chicago based rock band. New music out soon
Away From Wolves is an original rock band from Chicago, IL.
The Paul Abella Trio fuses Pop melodies, Jazz harmonies, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and Funk rhythms, jammy improvisations and Punk attitude.
We sound like little else.
Sometimes we’re a trio. More and more often, we’re a quartet. But since we already paid for the website, we’re sticking with the name.
Jazz guys think we’re a jam band. Jam Band fanatics think we’re a Jazz group.
Billy Denk plays the guitar and writes some tunes.
Chris Bernhardt plays the bass.
Preyas Roy joins us on the vibes whenever we can make it happen.
Paul Abella books the gigs and sits on a box.
“Neurologic Determination of Death” out NOW
Ted – Vocals
Sean – Guitar
Ryan – Bass
Max – Drums
I’m the Man is the second album by English musician Joe Jackson, released in October 1979. Released shortly after Jackson’s breakthrough debut, Look Sharp!, I’m the Man saw Jackson continue the style of his earlier album. Singles from the album included “I’m the Man” and “It’s Different for Girls”, the latter of which was his biggest UK chart single, peaking at number five on the UK Singles Chart.
The Captain and Me is the third studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers. The album was released on March 2, 1973, by Warner Bros. Records. It features some of their most popular hits including “Long Train Runnin'”, “China Grove” and “Without You”.
The Best of Thin Lizzy!
Enjoy a DJ set from Miss Alex White of White Mystery
Florida based 9-piece collective seeyousoon — Ignacio, Kenny, Denny, Maddie, Josh, Dre, Drex, Luke, and Mitch — met in 2018 and bonded over sounds as diverse as Jadakiss to Mars Volta, forming seeyousoonas a vehicle to put together their debut offering, VIDÉ. Gaining support from the likes of The FADER, Lyrical Lemonade, COLORS, Wonderland Magazine and many others the group is proving themselves as someone to keep an eye on moving forward.
99 Neighbors have learned the virtues of patience. After a foundational burst of creativity and an equally fast rise, all seven members of the Burlington, Vermont, alt-rap collective can agree that the best things in life take time and focus. Yes, their bedrock is still back there in the 24-hour art hub of an apartment where it all began, and their singular sound is still the hyperactive crush of rock, pop, R&B, and hip-hop heard on their gripping 2019 debut, Television. But their new album Wherever You’re Going I Hope It’s Great grew out of a period of willful slowdown — a clarifying of perspective — and is built around the idea of moving forward with intention. Hence, the LP is rich with new sonic strains from dusty jazz to UK-inspired electronica to thrilling pop. The collective’s members also had time for both experience and reflection, resulting in lyrics that delve deep into identity, addiction, discovery, and meaning. The end result sounds adventurous and expansive yet decisive and complete — a considerable feat from several wild minds constantly bouncing off one another. A genuine joy permeates the new music, even when the songs touch on heavy themes. It’s the sound of seven friends living out their dreams, struggles, and triumphs together. It took a while to get there, but when 99 Neighbors finally did, the concept of the project became rather simple. As rapper/singer HANKNATIVE puts it, “We all just want the best for each other.”
Dale covers everything in his comedy, from day to day silly nonsense to real life issues and has a way of weaving them together perfectly. While he has a mic in his hand he consistently delivers every word with a daring truthfulness. He regularly performs at clubs all over Chicago and has opened for many touring headliners such as Martha Kelly, Robert Kelly, Doug Stanhope and has went on the road as Louis CK’s opener. His album My Mother’s Son recently debuted at #1 on iTunes
Performing a mix of Blues, Country, Rock, and Soul- Lewis Family Band delivers the goods! Hailing from the far north side of Chicago, the group seamlessly blends Folk and Jazz traditions of trading off vocals and solos. LFB features the songwriting of band leader Daniel Lewis (Secret Agent Bill), amongst a slew of tasty covers and jams.
“Highdiver specializes in hard-hitting uniquely heavy pop music that gets stuck in your head instantly.”
– Midwest Action!
When you hear the sounds of Tukkiman you realize he is an artist who speaks the universal language of music with power and compassion, to unite humanity and fight injustice.
Born and raised in Dakar, Senegal, Tukki’s worldly sound connects people of all cultures and musical tastes, with a musical identity rooted in hip hop, reggae, rock, and African rhythms.
Tukki means “voyage” in Wolof, Senegal’s native language. His life voyage is creating a common bond among all who hear his music and respond to his call for better peace, more love, deeper truth.
Firebreather is a devastatingly weighty statement of intent. Tooth shattering riffs from guitarist/vocalist Mattias Nööjd and crunching rhythms via bassist Nicklas Hellqvist and drummer Axel Wittbeck, Firebreather are a jaw-breaking triptych of sludge and doom rock.
Formed in early 2016, Pittsburgh metalcore act Execution Day quickly solidified themselves with their debut EP From the Bottom of my Heart, produced, mixed and mastered by Andrew Wade (A Day to Remember, Neck Deep, Issues). Following the release of said EP, the band hit the road touring across the Midwest and played with acts such as, Falling in Reverse, The Plot in You, Like Moths to Flames and many more. They Appeared on We Are Triumphant’s “Got You Covered Volume 2” compilation. – Over 2 Million collective streams on Spotify – Top 10 finalist in the Band Academy Recording Contest held by Joey Sturgis.
By embracing life’s changes, we grow. Rather than stagnate under the weight of circumstances or expectations, Curses defy inertia and consistently progress. The Princeton, West Virginia quintet—Brandon Casto [vocals], Eli Fry [vocals], Davey Nicewander [guitar], Michael Olivares [bass, vocals],and Shane Cyrus [drums]—toss and turn between a proficient metallic onslaught, powerhouse grooves, and poignant melodies offset by guttural growls and bludgeoning screams. After generating 2 million-plus streams and stirring up a palpable buzz, the band forge ahead once again on their second full-length and SHARPTONE debut, Chapter II: Bloom. “All in all, the album is about trying to go with extreme change and flourish,” explains Davey. “You can either roll with it or resist. We don’t want to tell anybody what to do, but we do hope to have a positive influence.”
Sleep Waker — comprising guitarists Jake Impellizzeri and Jason Caudill, vocalist Hunter Courtright, drummer Frankie Mish, and bassist Aaron Lutas — are one of the newest additions to the UNFD roster, joining labelmates like Silverstein, ERRA, Thornhill, and more. Mixing high-concept, thought-provoking lyrics with technical riffing and complex arrangements, Sleep Waker draw inspiration from the dream-like surrealism of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks series, and futuristic sci-fi movies The Matrix, Blade Runner, Ghost In The Shell, and Japanese sci-fi anime series Cowboy Bebop. As a result, the music is a mix of brutal and brilliant, and always fascinating.
The biggest Afro social scene in Chicago. Merging cultures through AFROBEATS themed parties & special events.
Established in the summer of 2018, The Dynamix- Ultimate Classics Cover Band debuted at the Taste of Roselle before performing as the wedding band “Fusion” for the Suburban Chicago premiere production of “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding”. Eager to continue performing together, the band sought out more performance opportunities and have quickly grown into one of the premier cover bands in the Northwest Suburban Chicago area, playing at such venues and events as the Schaumburg Septemberfest, the Taylor St. Little Italy Festa Italiana, Onesti’s 210 Live, and the West Chicago Social Club, among many others.
Proclaimed by their fans as “The Band That Saved the Summer!”, The Dynamix were able to provide entertainment during the summer of 2020 with weekly engagements at several different venues with outdoor seating, and were truly the first group in the area to begin live and in-person performances since the start of the pandemic.
Playing some of the greatest hits of the 50’s-80’s including “Love Shack”, “Shout”, “What I Like About You”, “25 or 6 to 4”, “Proud Mary”, and “Last Dance”, The Dynamix comes with a full horn section, a powerhouse female front, and an unforgettable sound that can get any crowd up and moving for the entire night!