The “Hypnotic Pandemonium” of Lucille Furs has been alternately described as “poetic rhythm,” “sophisticated and mellow” and “dream beat-pop”. The group describes themselves simply as “baroque pop.” The Music Manual UK describes them as “one of the hottest offerings to come out of Chicago.”
The Knells are an art rock ensemble from Brooklyn, NY. Drawing inspiration from over 1000 years of western classical music and deftly fusing it with the worlds of progressive, psychedelic, and experimental rock, their music “is a must for those seeking untamed new musical hybrids” (The Daily Beast). The New York Times writes, “[The Knells’] lyrics ponder cosmic conditions and cycles — time, space, dissolution, regeneration — and they are sung by three women, often in cascading counterpoint that can invoke Renaissance polyphony or Minimalism. The songs… sweep ahead, through passages of tolling solo electric guitar, of elegiac vocal melodies and harmonies, of note-bending quasi-Indian strings and guitar, of progressive-rock processionals.”
From Jazz (Weather Report), to Rock (Frank Zappa and the Mothers), to Pop (Genesis/Phil Collins) to Gospel (Ron Kenoly), Chester Thompson has surpassed the boundaries of musical genres. Chester’s performance and recording experiences have influenced over three decades of music and musicians. Whether playing drum kit or percussion, Chester’s masterful subtleties and unyielding time create the firm musical foundation for any musical genre.
Bubblemath. Kings of delight.
Valdez is a four piece art-rock band from Philadelphia, USA comprising of singer/guitarist Simon Godfrey, bassist Tom Hyatt, keyboard player Joe Cardillo and drummer Scott Miller. The band released their debut album entitled ‘This’ in the spring of April 2017 and plan to return to the studio to record their follow up record in early 2018.
Farmhouse Odyssey was formed by five college students in a small farmhouse in the fall of 2012 in Arcata, California. Embracing an improvisational writing style and inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the band quickly developed an organic and undeniably original sound. Songs flow freely between moods and styles influenced by progressive rock, psychedelia, jazz, funk, and world music, while always retaining the distinct musical personality of the group.
New York based guitarist Joe Nardulli‘s self-titled debut CD inspired and intrigued a bunch of local progressive rock musos. After jamming with a few, Joe finally found the right people and put a band together. David Penna on drums, J. Levine on bass and Eric Davis on keys brought Joe’s solo material to life. Harold Skeete and Tony Savasta are now filling the rhythm section duties. Now as a band, AD ASTRA(Latin for “To the stars” – inspired by the title of the closing track of Joe’s self-titled debut CD) has taken the compositional process to another level and have completed a full band recording! With tone and melodic sensibilities reminiscent of Steve Morse and Eric Johnson, the focus is on compositions that are tightly structured, eschewing the bombast and length that progressive rock is known for. Smooth, thematic playing styles blend perfectly with soaring, uplifting melodies. Combined with odd and shifting time signatures, you have songs that always keep your interest and never sound monotonous.
The term “space rock” has been applied loosely over the last decade, but few bands truly achieve that delicate balance between openly atmospheric and crushingly heavy. Complex times, without feeling overly mathy. The Chicago quartet have layered instrumentation reminiscent of 90’s rockers Hum, with powerful vocals that can lead the listener towards Failure, or even the Midwest rock sounds of Shiner. This doesn’t mean Lybria are stuck in 90’s, as their modern approach has the contemporary feel of a matured Thrice, or progressive nature of UK’s Oceansize. Lybria are now focused on supporting their new EP “Cylces” with regional shows throughout the Midwest, and a heavy online presence.
The Gabriel Construct is the rock solo project of Gabriel Lucas Riccio, a vocalist, composer and performer from Salisbury, MD. His debut album, ‘Interior City’, is a dark and atmospheric concept album featuring Travis Orbin (Darkest Hour, ex-Periphery, Of Legends) on drums, Thomas Murphy (ex-Periphery) on bass, David Stivelman (ex-Debbie Does Dallas) on guitar, Soren Larson on saxophone, and frequent collaborator Sophia Uddin on violin. The album unites players from rock, metal, classical, and jazz backgrounds to create a sound which incorporates influences from a wide variety of genres, including progressive rock, 20th century classical music, extreme metal, drum-n-bass, jazz, ’90s grunge and space rock, ’80s pop and more. The album’s densely layered vocal harmonies, distorted pianos, dissonant chords, and complex rhythms envelop the listener in a hallucinatory wall of sound.
The journey of Neal Morse has seen three decades of musical accomplishments, the latest being the inception of THE NEAL MORSE BAND. The Los Angeles born Prog-Rocker Neal Morse (Spock’s Beard, Flying Colors, and Transatlantic) has forged many relationships over the years. The most compelling and fruitful efforts have been those with Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs, Twisted Sister, Transatlantic, Flying Colors, and more).
Together the pair has launched four bands. But the band that has endured the longest and thus with the most musical output has been THE NEAL MORSE BAND. Over the years, Neal along with Mike Portnoy and Randy George always assembled musicians as needed to support Neal’s solo music. In 2012, Neal with longtime bassist Randy George held auditions to find the musicians needed to fill out the band as a permanent lineup that would write music collectively. Bill Hubauer (keyboards, vocals) and Eric Gillette (guitar, vocals) joined the band after three days of auditions. They went on to release THE GRAND EXPERIMENT in 2014 followed by the ALIVE AGAIN live DVD/2 CD package in 2015.
Together, the five members are now embarking on THE SIMILITUDE OF A DREAM. This will be the eighth studio album with Morse, Portnoy and George, but the second as a true collaboration with this lineup. Neal’s most recent album is Life & Times.
Dinosaur Exhibit is the brain child of former members of several historic Chicago based Rock bands: The Flock, The Mauds and Aura. These bands exploded onto the music scene during the 60’s and played
through the 70’s and are noted for being an integral part of the birth of American Rock Music! These bands through their creativity and various successes have influenced many generations of musicians to follow in their footsteps!
The Flock were well known for such hits as “Clown” and other cult classics recorded over 3 albums, and headlining around the world. The Mauds produced top hits including “Hold On”, “Knock On Wood” and “Soul Drippin” and were a charting Phenomenon in Japan!
Aura were a more obscure band, that included original members from Four Days and a Night, and not unlike The Mauds and The Flock were signed to Mercury Records and had and have developed a huge following. Dinosaur Exhibit is not a tribute band, but the original musicians playing the music that they created and the music that we have all come to know and love, Live and in person!
*Featured guest legendary violinist Jerry Goodman is recognized as the world’s finest Electric Violinist who was a member of The Flock, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jan Hammer Group and The Dixie Dregs and has appeared on countless recordings including: Hall &Oats, Styx and Toots Thieleman.
Soften the Glare is what happens when different worlds collide. Ryan Martinie (Mudvayne), Bon Lozaga (Gongzilla, Tiny Boxes) & Mitch Hull unleash an amalgamation of captivating sounds. When Lozaga, Hull & Martinie first met in LA and started talking about getting together to create some music, they didn’t know what to expect. Now, as Soften The Glare, their music is constantly evolving, bringing in elements from all of their worlds. Currently their music is headed in a jazz/rock fusion direction with elements of metal, funk, prog and chaos.
Jeavestone was formed in 1999 by a group of young hopefuls in Western Finland. They developed their style from a more direct approach towards what the band themselves call “prog’n’roll”
Born on the south side of Chicago, SharmonJarmon! is a Journalist, Radio Personality, and Singer/Songwriter.
Sharmon has worked with local radio stations in Chicago from Vocalo.org, TrueStar Radio on Power92 Chicago, Clear Channel Chicago, and UICRadoio.org and even host and produced her own radio show StrawberryJamz! Radio on windycityunderground.com.
Sharmon has also hosted numerous open mics, talent shows, fashion shows, and even non-for-profit seminars. Overall Sharmon likes to have fun and is always optimistic about the next step in life. She hopes to spread “peace, love and STRAWBERRIES” as she says by always presenting 2 Timothy 1:7 in everything that she does.
Billy Sherwood (Yes bassist/producer/engineer/solo artist) will be doing a clinic at Reggies Chicago on Wednesday June 6th at Noon.
Sharing insight and discussing the finer points of the music industry as well as techniques and tips on audio production, engineering, mixing, song writing, playing bass, guitar, keyboards etc… There will be a Q and A included. Come out and learn how to better improve whatever aspects of the music field you’re perusing by picking the brain of one of Progressive rocks most prolific artists/producer. Having produced/recorded/mixed over 100 professional records, Billy has a wealth of information to share and in many ares of music. A picture/autograph session is also included. Tickets are limited so make sure to get yours today !!
Brutal Death Metal from Chicago, IL
shhh… It’s a secret. Yeah it’s good.
Bruce Lamont wears many hats, he’s part of electronic noise-dirge squad Corrections House, with Eyehategod’s Mike IX Williams, Neurosis’s Scott Kelly, and longtime creative partner Sanford Parker; the mind-melting jazz-prog-hardcore trio Brain Tentacles, and dozens of other projects, large and small, collaborating with an ever-growing network of like minds.
Initially assembled in 2012, The Twenty Committee are a young band from New Jersey with a modern, melodic sound — a unique blend of musical theatre and classic prog. Comprised of Geoffrey Langley (keys, lead vocals), Stephen Kostas (lead guitar), Justin Carlton (guitars, keys, vocals), Joe Henderson (drums, vocals) and Richmond Carlton (bass, harp), the band released their debut album, “A Lifeblood Psalm,” in April of 2013. Recorded in the space of two weeks at Neal Morse’s Radiant Studios, and produced by Jerry Guidroz (Neal Morse, Transatlantic), “Psalm” has continued to receive significant critical acclaim since its initial debut. The Twenty Committee have done shows in the greater Philadelphia area, including a bill for the NJProghouse, and have been featured in numerous podcasts and online radio stations.
Strange Changes is an eclectic nine piece rock band comprised of musicians from the Boston music scene. Residing in Allston, they mix elements of American popular music with classical, jazz, metal, and more, in the tradition of the great American pop composers Frank Zappa and Charles Mingus.
ALPHA LIGHTING SYSTEM was formed in Mexico City in 2013. The band members are Alam HERNÁNDEZ, lead vocals, drums and keyboards, Jaco JÁCOME, bass and backing vocals, and Joshua San MARTIN, guitar and backing vocals. Their debut album, Walking On An Eartlike Planet, produced by Billy SHERWOOD (YES, WORLD TRADE), released in 2015, showcases the group’s unique blend of space rock, jazz fusion, and classic prog sounds.
A TRIO OF TWO BROTHERS AND ONE LONGTIME FRIEND WHO PERSONALLY PRODUCE, PERFORM, AND PASSIONATELY CONJURE UP DARK ALTERNATIVE POP PUNCTUATED BY ROCK AND R&B, AUSTRALIA’S CHASE ATLANTIC BLUR THE LINES BETWEEN A NOCTURNAL AESTHETIC AND PRIMAL BLISS ON THEIR 2017 SELF-TITLED DEBUT FOR WARNER BROS. RECORDS.
THIS DELICATE BALANCE QUIETLY TRANSFORMED THE GROUP—MITCHEL CAVE, CLINTON CAVE, AND CHRISTIAN ANTHONY—INTO A VERITABLE SENSATION DOWN UNDER WHILE STILL IN THEIR TEENS. SINCE FORMING IN 2011, THE BOYS HAVE PACKED MULTIPLE HEADLINE TOURS ACROSS AUSTRALIA, AMASSED AN IMPRESSIVE DIGITAL FOOTPRINT OF FOLLOWERS, RELEASED TWO SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT EPS, DALLIANCE [2014] AND NOSTALGIA [2015], AND SPAWNED A VIRAL SINGLE WITH “FRIENDS,” WHICH GARNERED AN INCREDIBLY LARGE COUNT OF SPOTIFY PLAYS.
HOWEVER, THEIR SHARED AMBITION ALWAYS EXCEEDED THE CONFINES OF THE BEDROOM STUDIO WHERE THEY INITIALLY RECORDED. “WHILE ALL OF OUR FRIENDS WERE DOING GAP YEARS AND FINDING THEMSELVES, WE WERE WORKING ON GETTING THE WORLD TO NOTICE US,” ADMITS MITCHEL. “WE MADE THIS AGREEMENT WITHIN THE BAND THAT WE WEREN’T JUST GOING TO STAY IN AUSTRALIA. WE WANTED TO SIGN TO AN INTERNATIONAL LABEL, AND WE WOULDN’T STOP UNTIL THAT HAPPENED.”
“WHAT WE WERE DOING WAS DIFFERENT FOR AUSTRALIA,” ADDS CHRISTIAN. “IT FELT LIKE WE WERE THE ONLY ONES PUTTING OUT MUSIC THAT WE PRODUCED AND MADE ENTIRELY BY OURSELVES. THAT’S THE PROCESS. IT’S REAL.”
THAT SPIRIT CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF THE MADDEN BROTHERS DURING 2015. MULTIPLE MEETINGS IN AUSTRALIA FOLLOWED, AND THE THREE-PIECE SIGNED WITH THE INDUSTRY ICON’S MUSIC COMPANY, MDDN. IN 2016, CHASE ATLANTIC FLEW TO LOS ANGELES SCORING A DEAL WITH WARNER BROS. RECORDS.
“THE MADDENS LOCKED US AWAY IN A BURBANK STUDIO FOR THREE MONTHS AND THREW AWAY THE KEY. WE REALLY GOT TO PRESERVE THAT ORGANIC SOUND,” SAYS CLINTON.
WITHOUT OUTSIDE INFLUENCES, THE THREE-PIECE PRODUCED, PLAYED, AND RECORDED EVERY NOTE, INCLUDING SAXOPHONE. ALONG THE WAY, THEY HONED AND FINE-TUNED A DEFINITIVE STYLE EQUALLY REVERENT OF TAME IMPALA AND SKRILLEX AS IT IS OF THE WEEKND AND TRAVI$ SCOTT.
“TO US, PRODUCTION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING,” MITCHEL GOES ON. “IT’S THE MOST CRITICAL ELEMENT OF CREATIVITY. WE PUSH OURSELVES TO FURTHER WHAT WE CAN DO EVERY DAY, WHETHER IT’S PRODUCING OR PLAYING. WE REALLY FOUND OUR MUSICAL IDENTITY THIS PAST YEAR.”
NOW, CHASE ATLANTIC ROARS TO LIFE ON THE FIRST SINGLE “CHURCH.” GLITCHY SYNTHS BLIP IN THE BACKGROUND AS MITCHEL’S BREATHY VOICE HAUNTS AND HYPNOTIZES. BELLS RING WHILE THE HOOK—“I’M ABOUT TO TAKE YOU BACK TO CHURCH”—SIMPLY SEDUCES. “IT’S VERY FORWARD, SEXUAL, AND AGGRESSIVE,” EXPLAINS MITCHEL. “THE LYRICS ARE SEXUALIZING RELIGION IN A WAY, AND THE SONG ENDS UP BEING THE COMPLETE AND TOTAL OPPOSITE OF WHAT CHURCH REALLY MEANS TO MOST PEOPLE.”
ELSEWHERE ON THE RECORD, THE AIRY “INTO IT” TEMPERS A DOWNTEMPO GROOVE WITH AN UNSHAKABLE REFRAIN BEFORE A JAZZ-Y SAXOPHONE SOLO TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT. “IT REPRESENTS THE TRANSITION INTO A NEW, MORE INTENSE LIFESTYLE,” SAYS CHRISTIAN. “YOU’RE ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THIS SOMETHING YOU’RE INTO AND CAN ROLL WITH. IT’S OUR STORY.”
MEANWHILE, “RIGHT HERE” URGES FOR A CARPE DIEM MOMENT WITHIN A RELATIONSHIP. “IT BASICALLY SAYS, ‘FUCK EVERYBODY ELSE. IT’S JUST YOU AND ME’,” MITCHEL REVEALS. “ALL THAT MATTERS IS THE TWO OF US IN THIS MOMENT.”
ULTIMATELY, CHASE ATLANTIC FORGE A LASTING CONNECTION THROUGH THAT HONESTY.
“THE ONE THING WE WANT PEOPLE TO TAKE AWAY FROM THE MUSIC IS THIS ELEMENT OF REALLY FEELING THEMSELVES,” MITCHEL LEAVES OFF. “A SONG CAN MAKE YOU GO, ‘FUCK YEAH,’ AND YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT IT AND SINGING IT ALL DAY. YOU’RE NOT LEFT UNDERWHELMED. YOU’RE OVERWHELMED. WE WANT THAT.”
“AND WORLD DOMINATION,” AGREES CLINTON.
Los Unos has been described as a band you might hear on college rock radio…in the 80’s. Influenced by such notables as The Blasters, The Replacements, The Smithereens, R.E.M., Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, The Jam, Minutemen, X, and The Clash there’s probably some truth to that. But ultimately they’re an all-original power trio that combines equal parts Garage Rock, Power Pop, and Roots Rock.
Kill Lincoln is a ska/punk band from Washington, DC.
Between 2004 and 2006, Tempano continued to gain international acclaim through their work on several compositions for international musical projects, The Odyssey, The 7 Samurai and Hell, all produced by Musea (France) and Colossus (Finland).
In 2008 Tempano offered the public a free download of there newly completed album Selective Memory. This work included a combination of re-mastered tracks recorded for Musea Records and Colossus, along with new compositions and arrangements that had not appeared in any of there previous work.
Throughout these years Tempano’s record sales were also correlated with increasing exposure at national and international music festivals where Tempano served as the opening act for such greats as Roger Waters (Pink Floyd), Yes, Kansas, Steve Hacket (Genesis) and many others.
And then, in December 2014 Tempano met in Miami and headed back to the studio where Pedro Castillo, Miguel Angel Echevarreneta, Giuglio Cesare Della Noce and Gerardo Ubieda began recording there newest work, Nowhere Now Here. The album has already been completed and has a release date set for the end of 2016. For the first time since the days of Atabal Yemal, the quartet will release their work on vinyl.
Between 2004 and 2006, Tempano continued to gain international acclaim through their work on several compositions for international musical projects, The Odyssey, The 7 Samurai and Hell, all produced by Musea (France) and Colossus (Finland).
In 2008 Tempano offered the public a free download of there newly completed album Selective Memory. This work included a combination of re-mastered tracks recorded for Musea Records and Colossus, along with new compositions and arrangements that had not appeared in any of there previous work.
Throughout these years Tempano’s record sales were also correlated with increasing exposure at national and international music festivals where Tempano served as the opening act for such greats as Roger Waters (Pink Floyd), Yes, Kansas, Steve Hacket (Genesis) and many others.
And then, in December 2014 Tempano met in Miami and headed back to the studio where Pedro Castillo, Miguel Angel Echevarreneta, Giuglio Cesare Della Noce and Gerardo Ubieda began recording there newest work, Nowhere Now Here. The album has already been completed and has a release date set for the end of 2016. For the first time since the days of Atabal Yemal, the quartet will release their work on vinyl.
Inner Ear Brigade (IEB) is an ensemble of musicians based in the San Francisco Bay Area who play a unique mix of progressive rock, jazz, and experimental pop, all delivered through their originally detailed compositions and arrangements. They recently released their 2nd full length album “Dromology”. The music is “fun, happy, accessible, and proggy.” Steeped with a vintage analog sensibility, effects processing, and synthesizers, IEB crafts their sounds from “ RIO elements (Rock In Opposition), Canterbury (Sound), and Zappa”. IEB is Bill Wolter (guitar and compositions), Ivor Holloway (sax), Andrew Jamieson (keyboards), Stephen Wright (bass), Alison Niedbalski (vocals, synths) and Christopher Lauf (drums).
No More Pain is a four piece band from central New Jersey. They are concentrated as a true progressive rock arrangement with a grungy epicenter. The current lineup of the band consists of Michael Roman (Guitar/Vocals), Dan Rainone (Drums/Vocals), Matt McDermott (Keyboards/Vocals), and John Moroney (Bass). No More Pain employs virtuosic musicianship with songwriting to match. Their music can best be described as a mellow soundscape, followed by a direct kick to the face, and are still to this day: “The only band preferred by both God and Satan.” No More Pain stands on the thin line between rock and progressive, where hard hitting riffs and emotive vocals combine with complex harmony, rhythm, and thought provoking lyrics.
As of January 2015 the band is working on new material for their second album, and are working towards getting international distribution for this forthcoming album as well as becoming a more active band in the live circuit.
The literal definition of Escaper is “one who escapes confinement”. Founded in 2016, the Brooklyn based Post-Rock/Space-Funk Fusion quintet strive for a sound without limits.
**Just named one of “5 Bands You Need to Know” in a feature of Relix Magazine (October 2017 edition).**
The band released their first album with Ropeadope Records in May 2017 to critical acclaim including being named one of three “Release Day Picks” by JamBase. Live for Live Music said, “Their sound is a reckoning force of funky fusion music…there’s no telling how high this band can climb.”
The band released their 2nd album in February 2018. As with the first album, it was recorded at The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, with all five band members playing together simultaneously, while in isolated rooms. Recording this way helped capture the great live synergy between the players which you can witness during their performances. Their live sets tend to be open with many in-the-moment improvisational aspects, and this essence was not lost during the studio recordings. Bandleader and guitarist, Will Hanza, expresses, “The term ‘jam’ can be a loaded one, but the idea of having some concrete ideas, while still allowing the music to be open to take advantage of the moment is really important to us.”
Arising from a sweat-drenched Halloween house party debut in 2011, Gramps The Vamp has become equally known for it’s “tight-as-a-rope funk” [My Spilt Milk] as for its dedication to break the funk mold and carve out its own genre. In 2014, a year after being named Best New Band by Chicago Reader on the merits of its demos and live shows, Gramps The Vamp released its self titled debut LP produced Sergio Rios (Orgone, Killion Sound). The album’s vintage-noir style, which the band half-jokingly calls “Doom Funk,” drew the interest of filmmaker Alaric S. Rocha, who used over half of the songs as the soundtrack for his 70s inspired horror film “Demonoid (1971)”. In 2016 the band released its sophomore effort, “The Cave of 10,000 Eyes”, which brings together afrobeat, deep funk, ethiopian-jazz, and spooky soul for a further exploration into the dark, wild, and strange side of the funk.
Chicago based crooner & harmonica rocker, Russ Huffer, has honed his harmonica chops by sharing the stage with international touring artists such as Billy Branch and The Sons of Blues, Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind, Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers, R.J. Mischo & His Red Hot Band, as well as Deak Harp. Fresh from releasing his debut EP album “Soul 4 Dayz”, Russ is creating his own brand of Roots Rock & Blues tinged with electrified, hook-laden harmonica. Russ is endorsed and uses products by: Seydel Harmonicas, Lone Wolf Blues Company (effects pedals and amplifiers), Sugar Cain’s Custom Harmonicas (custom Seydel harmonicas), and Turner Kustom Chops (harmonica microphones).
Chicago’s lead Rock N’ Souler – Bailey Dee found the rock and roll handbook and reads it right! Reminding many of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, with the sweetness of Lorrie Collins, and the ferocity of a young Etta James. A full band backs her featuring members of legendary R&B Chicagoan Andre Williams band and ex-Million Dollar Quartet.
Screaming on a rocker in a way that would make Jay Hawkins proud, or coaxing tears from jaded audiences with a pining ballad, Bailey Dee covers the spectrum with ease.
Her northern soul/r&b and pre 60’s rock repertoire is spot on, due to her extensive collection of vinyl which she DJs at legendary whiskey purveyor Delilahs every second Tuesday of the Month.
Come see what the fuss is about with this THREE TIME AMERIPOLITAN NOMINEE and most recently the 2018 WINNER IN THE ROCKABILLY FEMALE CATEGORY!!-
Bailey Dee and her Late Night Bait
R&B,Roots Rock, Rockabilly
Lead Guitar/Vocals
Bailey can also be found playing shows with-
The Saluda Moonlighters
Golden Age Western Swing, Hillbilly Bop, & Country Music
Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Jonas Friddle and The Majority
Orchestral Folk, Progressive Bluegrass, Old-Time
Cello, Back Up Vocals
We are a Chicago based tribute band to Interpol. We love playing out live and hope you all can join us on this journey 🙂
Contrived by fellow Smiths/Morrissey fans, Louder Than Bombs evolved when a couple of Memphis musicians insisted upon a collaboration.
The idea was to produce songs which were always instantaneous and listenable whilst also provoking deep thought; emulating Morrissey’s vocals with Marr’s music in a sound which, above all, would stand apart without being inaccessible or esoteric. The guitar-based songs would blend melody without havoc, as the words – born out of absolute physical necessity – would tug at the strape of cultural straightjackets. Christened as an antidote of a prevalent idea that modern groups would need only far-reaching, multi-syllable name, to authorise their artistry.
As a live group, Louder Than Bombs believe that it is possible to replenish appetites of both the soul and the pelvis simultaneously. They are urban, but never bleak; there is humor in tragedy, solace and unity. The voice is the collective rage of all suppressed hysterica.
Always Memphis-based, Louder Than Bombs contend that ‘One has to live somewhere….’ and plan to rewrite the history of their city.
Billy Flynn is an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.
over the past few years, madison beer has grown into herself as the world watched. for the jericho, long island native, music is what propelled her into the spotlight after she started recording and posting cover songs to the web at the age of 12, striking a chord with the listening public and accruing a sturdy fan base that, today, has helped push her overall youtube views past 83 million. but as her social media following swelled and she racked up millions of clicks and streams across various platforms, she finally reached a point where she felt comfortable releasing a project that sufficiently conveys the person she’s become.
“i wanted to just not hold back with anything and have it come through my heart and be all of me,” says beer, now 19. for her debut ep as she pleases, independently released february 2, 2018, she fully comes into her own as a musician, co-writing on the set’s seven tracks that blend the sheer pop sensibilities of her earlier work with hints of weathered blues, plucked acoustic balladry and hearty r&b. “i wanted it to be a true representation of me and the things i like—there are a lot of aspects that are really true to me and who i am.”
as she pleases plays as an embodiment of the teenage experience, from the pangs of adolescent attraction (“teenager in love,” inspired by 1950s artists like dion and the belmonts and santo & johnny) to being able to admit when a relationship has overstayed its welcome (“fool”). to beer, that meant mirroring the person she is on social media—she’s amassed 10.7 million instagram subscribers and 2.6 million twitter followers—in her music and remaining as authentic as can be. that began with the ep title, where she harnesses an ethos of self-empowerment in an effort to embolden her audience. “i wanted it to be as she pleases, meaning you can do whatever you want when you put your mind to it,” she explains. “you don’t have to be scared of anything or do anything you don’t want to do.”
it also meant looking to her personal life for source material. “tyler durden,” a bare ballad where her fluttering vocals warm to an arpeggiating, plucked guitar, is inspired by her favorite movie fight club, its lyrics playing off of lines from the film, while the bopping “home with you” rebuffs the advances of clueless guys when she’s out trying to have a good time. so far, a few of the ep’s songs have struck a chord: the electro-splotched “dead” has racked up more than 41 million spotify streams since release in august 2017 and got a boost with a remix from cedric gervais (lana del rey’s “summertime sadness”), while “say it to my face,” produced by grammy-nominated producer fred ball (little mix, rihanna) sped to 1.5 million spotify streams in its first week-and-a-half of release in nov. 2017.
releasing as she pleases is the next logical step in beer’s progression from youtube singer to budding star. since its release, her debut offering has garnered more than 100 million collective streams, while her first-ever tour sold out in europe near instantly upon announcement, with the u.s. to follow. nightly, her rabid fans flocked to catch the beer in person, singing back every word from her as she pleases. the guardian wrote, “the american teenager pulls off somersaulting vocals and pin-drop performances with regal poise,” adding, “in full you-go-girl flight, beer is impossible to resist.”
growing up, music became an escape from the mundane of long island, where she realized she wanted to pursue her love of the art form when she was 10. by 12, she began posting to youtube, and the following year, her soulful cover of etta james’ “at last” caught the attention of justin bieber, who tweeted out the clip on his twitter page and helped sign her to island records. but after she was given opportunities like recording the theme song for monster high and collaborating with cody simpson, she inevitably felt more comfortable on her own, and in the years that followed, she developed herself as an artist as authentically as possible.
the multifaceted artist also launched a fashion collaboration with global fashion brand missguided in spring 2018, which gives a subtle nod to the classic ‘90s style, inspired by beer’s unapologetic attitude. she was also one of the faces of bvlgari’s omnia pink sapphire fragrance launch, cementing her brand amongst the fashion elite.
now, with as she pleases, beer is ready to show the world who she truly is, and hopefully inspire a few listeners along the way. “i wanted to be a voice and wanted to have people look up to me like, ‘if madison can do it, then i can do it,’” she says. “that’s something i’ve always been really interested in communicating. i hope that’s how it’s translated, and that people listen to it the way that i’m trying to portray it.”
Crossover/ Metal played by five guys who love music.
Jose – Vocals
Nick – Guitar
John – Guitar
Casey – Bass
Rob – Drums
Metallic Hardcore from Northwest Indiana consisting of members from Blood In Blood Out, Blackwater, Choking on Reality, To Tha Pavement, & Shut the Fuck Up
Few punk bands have remained in business for as long as the veteran Canadian trio, Dayglo Abortions, has. Since 1979, the band (in one configuration or another) has been offering up no-holds barred punk rock (that was eventually merged with heavy metal), as well as some truly over-the-top (and unforgettable) album cover artwork/images. And the lads are back with their first studio album in twelve years (and ninth studio set overall), ‘Armageddon Survival Guide,’ which will be unleashed on March 25, 2016, via Unrest Records.
Since the beginning, the group has been led by Murray Acton AKA “The Cretin” (guitar and vocals), and made their mark on the punk underground throughout the ’80s, with such over-the-top classics as ‘Out of the Womb’ (1981), ‘Feed Us a Fetus’ (1986), and ‘Here Today, Guano Tomorrow’ (1987). But it was also during this time that the band found themselves in hot water with the law, after obscenity charges were brought against the band and their then-label, Fringe Product, after a police officer’s daughter bought a copy of ‘Here Today,’ and the officer failed to appreciate the band’s irreverent sense of humor. Happily, all charges were dropped in 1990.
Dayglo Abortions continued on their merry way throughout the ’90s with such additional recordings as ‘Two Dogs Fucking – Deux Chiens Fourrent’ (1991), ‘Little Man in the Canoe’ (1995), ‘Corporate Whores’ (1996), ‘Stupid World, Stupid Songs’ (1998), and ‘Death Race 2000’ (1999). And it was around this time that The Cretin was joined by bassist Willy Jak, who has remained a member of the band to this very day. The early 21st century saw the arrival of further albums, including ‘Holy Shiite’ (2004) and ‘Live 2011’ (2011), which led to the arrival of the group’s modern day drummer, Blind Marc (who is indeed legally blind), as well as the aforementioned ‘Armageddon Survival Guide.’
“Just like Armageddon, our new album has been rumored to be coming out for ages now,” explains The Cretin. “In fact it says in the Bible, that in the end times, the world will go totally to shit, everyone will be sinning their goddamned asses off, and they will all be listening punk bands like the Dayglo Abortions, who clearly couldn’t give a shit about God or the Devil. Now those aren’t the exact words used of course. But that was a long time ago, and what the fuck did they know anyway. Anyway…those days are here, the world has gone to shit, Lady Gaga is rubbing her Satan worshiping vagina all over the Super Bowl, and the new Dayglo album is out.”
“The ‘Armageddon Survival Guide’ is gonna kick the shit out of you. It’s gonna scare the fucking Jesus out of God and all his sissy angels. We’re not sure how Satan will take it, but we don’t believe in him anyway, so fuck Satan. Let your head get smashed in by the ‘Armageddon Survival Guide,’ brought to you by those Messiahs of the UN-sane, the Dayglo Abortions.”
“Ion deal in a form of progressive, stream-of-consciousness Black Metal which merges visceral fury and immersive ambience in a manner that should appeal equally to fans of the feverish ferocity of Krallice, the psychedelic soundscapes of Orannsi Pazuzu, and the wandering atmosphere of Wolves In The Throne Room.”
2 piece Cthulhu doomnoise from the forgotten corners of Chicago. Downtuned, heavy, atmospheric.
Pronounced “Batjushka”, the band’s Cyrillic name Батюшка means “father” and is used to address an Eastern Orthodox priest. Despite their themes and imagery, they are not a Christian band.
The identities of the members are unknown, but they are involved with other bands. Their live line-up contains 8 members.
bartender, mediafire junkie, whiskey guzzler. i’m a talker. oh, and lots of espresso in there somewhere too
A Benefit for Gilda’s Club
Lord Nelson has won many fans over the last several years with their spirited live performances and serious musical chops. Those fans should raise a glass, because they’re about to get their ears blown off with the new full-length album Through the Night, set for a late spring release. The album possesses a depth of sound that can only come from the frequent addition of piano, organ, and horns to guitar-based rock. This set of songs, written on the road and between tours, explores dark themes of relationships, the political climate of the country, and what it means to spend your days in a van, traveling the highways of America.
Produced over the last year by Dave Stipe (Rockfish Music) at Monkeyclaus Studio in Nelson County, VA, the record has a full, Rock’n’Roll identity, heavily laced with Americana and Soul. Whether it’s a fat horn section under a slide guitar riff, propelling it powerfully forward, or a harmony vocal giving the song an extra dimension, the album illustrates the power of a band bringing lyric driven songs to full expression. As anyone who has seen their live show will tell you, while there are several excellent solos and impressive individual moments, the thing that gets you – the thing that keeps you coming back – is that full sound. Sonically, the band is greater than the sum of its parts, in the best possible way. With a full tour of the east coast and points west in the works, this is a band in command of their sound, bringing strong songs in hard times to towns across the country. Keep your head up.
The Midwest’s premiere Turbonegro tribute band. Disagree? Ride with us.
Serving as the unofficial house band for Small’s Bar (named by Real Detroit Weekly the best small venue to see a big band), where Turbonegro themselves actually played in the fall of 2008. Scandinavian Pleather formed when the members realized that show was probably the last time anyone in Detroit will see Turbonegro live. Scandinavian Pleather is made up of members of Detroit rock bands such as Wolfbait, Bump-N-Uglies, Snakeout, the Sirens, Fiesty Cadavers and Snake Oil Slick.
Londonn AKA NOVA is a thirty-two year old Chicago native who grew up listening to music played by family members. At the age of five, she was introduced to the recording studio by her cousin MILD. Londonn’s natural talent, hard work and unique style landed her standing ovations in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Professional Entertainment Experience: 1993-present Performed at the 14th African/Caribbean International Festival of life (Chicago, Ill) Fisk University Poetry set, (Nashville TN). Mode Talent Agency/ Generation 1 Music Company Music Conference, (Chicago Ill). Black Expo (Indianapolis Indiana opened for one of the ..1 rap group Boyz N Da Hood. Winner of the 107.5 WGCI/102.7V103 ..1CHI-TOWN HOOD AWARD Best Local Artist. New York Music festival at Madison Square Garden. Commercial work for radio personality First Lady of 107.5WGCI (guest). Chicago’s Bud Billiken Parade (a Guest). Appearances on local and out of state radio stations Minnesota Minn, Gary Ind. & Los Angeles CA. City of Chicago Back to School Jams. Show Time @ the Apollo/Contestant/ Winner. Keep the peace tour-performed hour-long concert to encourage youth continue their education and stop the violence (Chicago Ill). On Camera LA workshop (Los Angeles CA). Performed at the Regal Theater Local Talent Show (Chicago, Ill). ASCAP showcase at the Roxy (Los Angeles CA). ShowTime @ the Apollo-taped contestant (New York NY). Ed McMahons Star Search-taped contestant (Orlando FL).
V103 & 107.5 WGCI (Chicago Ill), Video shoot work (Accapella Media Chicago, Ill), Weekly Performances @ Mr.G’s (Chicago Ill), LB Productions (Mattenson Ill). Universoul Circus opening act, and Opening Act for Hip Hop Artist “TOO SHORT”. Nova continues to perfect her craft and is now the number 1 artist for Chicago’sGoGettersEntLLC.
Blazing a trail out of Memphis, Tennessee, Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre are on a roll. Having been referred to as “a cross between Motorhead and Merle Haggard” and having served as opening acts for such diverse artists as Shooter Jennings, David Allan Coe, Jesco White The Dancing Outlaw, Jim Dickinson, Unknown Hinson, Green Jello, Scott Biram, The Reverend Horton Heat,H. R. of the legendary Bad Brains and many more. Joecephus and company are ready for full auditory assault in any venue that can take it. Exhibiting a tireless work ethic, the band has played Honky-tonk venues as well as Punk/ Metal clubs throughout the tri-state area. They have created a unique style by mixing “outlaw” country sounds with rockabilly rhythms in combination with hardcore metal drumbeats, blurring the boundaries of country, metal, and punk. Rigorous time spent in the studio and on the road has not prevented the band from finding time to write and record a song for the soundtrack of the movie, “The Importance of Being Russell”. “Cityfied,” was used in this film while the song, “Going Back to Memphis” was featured on the compilation CD, “Yells from the Crypt” from Gravewax records.Another movie, “Grim Sweaper” uses their song “Quittin’ Time” Featuring members who come together from a prestigious list of some of Memphis’ finest bands, this is just the beginning for a band that will be tearing shit up for a long time to come. Do yourself a favor and experience the electrifying energy of Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre when they roll through your town.
Sunlord is a heavy metal/rock NYC band.
MOL K BANDA DE ROCK EN ESPAÑOL Y FUSION CON RITMOS LATINOS Y UNA QUE OTRA LETRA SIMPATICA PARA EL BUEN HUMOR.
Calaveras LD es una de las primeras bandas multiculturales de rock en espanol comformada por nueve a once miembros (voz,guitarra,bajo,trompeta,sax, trombone, violin, percusion, bateria) con ritmos influenciados por musica de jazz, mariachi, funk, latin, y rock. Atravez de Calaveras escucharas covers de musica de rock 80’s hasta musica moderna. Lo que hace unico escuchar a Calaveras es las nuevas ideas/spice que anade a las interpretaciones de los mas grandes exitos que az escuchado. Asi que siempre que escuchen a Calaveras LD, esperen escuchar algo nuevo y fresco.
Sabrina Claudio is an American singer and songwriter. In late 2016, Claudio uploaded several songs to SoundCloud, before compiling a select collection as part of her debut extended play, Confidently Lost, which was released independently in March 2017. Her single “Unravel Me” peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists chart, and her single “Belong to You” peaked at number 2 on the same. Her debut mixtape, About Time was released on October 5, 2017. It peaked at number 13 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart.
Basement are an English rock band formed in 2009 in Ipswich. They went on hiatus following their This Is Goodbye tour in November 2012. On 29 January 2014, the band announced in a post on their Facebook page that they would be reuniting.