Eric Doar – Tubs, Vox
Tion Burke – Guitfiddle, Bass, Vox
Miles Eddy – Guitfiddle, Bass, Vox
Sir Mango is a band committed to the songs that make you want to throw down, throw up, cry, laugh, and think deeply about all that important bullshit.
NEQUIENT is a four-piece metallic hardcore band formed in Chicago in 2014. Building on a foundation of thrashing d-beat, they draw influences from a broad spectrum of aggressive styles including grindcore, crust, sludge, death metal, black metal, and noise rock. The result is a uniquely punishing sound that’s tightly controlled yet satisfyingly grimy, attuned to the anxieties of an uneasy era and unconcerned about fitting into the preconceived boundaries of subgenre.
We make music, for your escape.
Submerging into inner psychosis, a blackened, endless void, KODIAC is an emotional experience unlike any other.
Our lives are peppered with moments, and our moments are cemented in time by the personal impact those times had. Jaret Reddick has delved deep within his ‘moments’ to bring a sometimes raw, sometimes funny, always entertaining, storytelling tour to fans everywhere. Heartache & Hilarity is a chance to find out the stories behind the songs of Bowling For Soup, hear about Jaret’s other projects and ultimately have a great night out. Creating brand new ‘moments’ for everyone to share, Heartache & Hilarity is coming to a town near you soon.
Thee Casual Hex is a psych revival band from Chicago. Pulling from a vast array of psychedelic and mod influences of the 1960s as well as the production value of modern psych bands such as Holy Wave and Mystic Braves, Casual Hex creates a sound that is both nostalgic and modern.
Suburban Cowboys is one of the most sought-after country cover acts in the Midwest. Headlining 100+ annual shows including prestigious venues such as Joe’s On Weed Street in Chicago, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (several locations) , COUNTRY THUNDER, and many fairs and fests! We have performed on the same bill and in some cases the same stage with artists like Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Zac Brown Band, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Jerrod Niemann, Miranda Lambert, Big N Rich, The Band Perry, Thomas Rhett, Thompson Square, Jake Owen, Keith Urban, Keith Anderson, Justin Moore, Dustin Lynch, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town,The Farm, Neal McCoy, Jason Sturgeon, Aaron Watson,Dan & Shay, Head East, Warrant, Jimmie Van Zandt and many more!
Chicago-style #FRUNGE (Folk+Grunge)
Age 24, Daniel Lamar is a R&B/Soul singer, song writer, producer, musician, Open Mic/ Live Music Showcase host, Reality TV Personality. Though growing up in church on the west side of Chicago, he created his own signature sultry sound with influences like the Clark Sisters, Whitney Houston, Musiq Soulchild, Luther Vandross and many more. Lamar often sings background for other artists including blues icon-Nellie
Tiger Travis, Jenipher Jones, Frankie Parker and many others..
TAKE THE REINS is a Chicago area alt punk band who, in 2017 and 2018, recorded and released their debut album “Addiction by Subtraction”.
Called “an explosive mix of Joan Jetta and The Pretenders”,
frontwoman/vocalist Courtney Boyers & crew churn out 12 hard-hitting
tracks exploring varying themes on addiction, despair and defiance.
Don’t miss out on this eclectic mix of songs that doesn’t let up, from
start to end.
Including a trip to FEST in Gainesville FL
Take The Reins signed with Flat Aht records in 2021 and put out their sophomore
Blackcat Manor is a progressive punk rock metal band hailing from the mighty midwest
Marc – Vocals
Vinny Malave – Guitar/vocals
Bob Beemsterboer – Guitar
Dan Concannon – Bass
Jeremy Feinberg – Drums
We are a 5 piece metal band from Little Village Chicago. Music we play is music we love.
‘Quinto Elemento’ is the newest recording of Tierra Santa, an anticipated album composited with ten songs signed by Ángel San Juan who certifies the magnificent state of form for this great band. A spectacular piece of work whose graphic art anticipates it’s musical content without deception and whose main value is the search for new horizons without moving away from the road already traveled, reaffirming its firm and deep roots.This record is the eleventh launch of the Rioja combo studio, it has been recorded and mixed in thestudios Sonido XXI by Javier San Martín and later mastered in Crossfade Mastering by Enrique Soriano. The production has been in charge of the one and only Angel San Juan next to Javier San Martin. All under the protection ofMaldito Records and its recruitment office Wilma Productions.A new installment ofTierra Santathat contains everything we’ve been waiting for: From the genuine and powerful epic we find in pieces like’Cain’ and ‘Moby Dick’ to the harsh sincerity of ‘Hombres sin Tierra’, ‘Lodo’, ‘Revolución’ y ‘De la Calle al Cielo’. All this under the personality of its unmistakable sound, solid and temperate, which manifests itself shamelessly in topics such as ‘Entre el Bien y el Mal’, ‘Fuego en el Paraíso’, ‘Donde Moran los Malditos’ y la homónima ‘Quinto Elemento’.A sincere exercise of great taste that will delight it’s followers and catch all those hungry for good music, regardless of their gender. In addition, in the gestation of ‘Quinto Elemento’ have had the special collaboration of the musiciansEduardo Zamora(former member of the Tierra Santa, guitars in ‘Quinto Elemento’, ‘Donde Moran los Malditos’ y ‘Fuego en el Paraíso’),Juan Zagalaz (guitars and arrangements in ‘De la Calle al Cielo’) and Dámaso Escauriaza (percussions in ‘Hombres sin Tierra’). A virtuoso trio that adds a dose of excellence to this new recording, whose result could not have been more satisfactory.’Quinto Elemento’ is the new card of presentation of a band consecrated with more than twenty years of trajectory, that does not give up and that continues evolving faithfully to a philosophy based on hard work, offering to themselves and strangers the best of themselves without losing an ounce of their identity.Tierra Santa, genuine rock.
SOURCE IS A PROGRESSIVE ROCK/METAL BAND OUT OF BOULDER COLORADO. FORMED IN 2013, BENJAMIN GLEASON, JUSTIN MIRARCK AND PASCAL FAURIE CREATE CONSCIOUSNESS BASED MUSIC THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF FLOTATION TANKS, PHILOSOPHY, MEDITATION, YOGA, AND OTHER EMBODIMENT AND MINDFULNESS PRACTICES. THEIR MUSIC IS AN EXPRESSION OF THE SENSATIONS EXPERIENCED ON THIS PLANET, THE PROFOUNDNESS OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND THE BEAUTY OF ALL THAT IS.
Led by Ruben Romano (founding member of FuManchu and Nebula) and supported by Bob Lee on drums (Claw Hammer, Backbiter, Mike Watt), Ray Piller on bass (Biblical Proof of U.F.O.’s), Esteban Chavez on keys, and Jonathan Hall on guitar (Backbiter), the Freeks deliver raw, unrefined, screaming fuzzed psychedelic rock’n’roll music that is dream bent with tension and laced with Full On energy.
The Freeks were conceived in 2007 when Romano contacted a handful of talented friends from across the globe including Jack Endino, John McBain (Monster Magnet), Scott Reeder (Kyuss), Isaiah Mitchell (Earthless), Lorenzo Woodrose (Baby Woodrose) and the Purple Wizard of Woo, Bernie Worell (Parliament, Funkadelic, Talking Heads) and collaborated to contribute to Romano’s musical ideas. Together, the freek alliance spawned a self-titled debut release supported by Cargo-Germany records.
The Freeks sophomore effort comes at you “Full On” and proudly proclaims, The Freeks are back for more! The Freeks return to the raw essentials of their punk rock roots and mix it with their stoner rock legacy to create a fresh blend of high-octane psychedelic punk rock’n’roll!
AfroBang is Calid B’s first big album release. It blends contemporary hip hop flavors with not only his West African roots, but also Caribbean and tribal elements from across the African diaspora. This album is the kickoff to series of AfroBang content that Calid plans on building through collaborations with other artists of similar cloth.
A versatile Singer/Songwriter/Actress/Model/Dancer/Stylist and all around visual and performance artist originally from Louisiana, but raised in The Chi!
Marius Listhrop, better known by his stage name Scarlxrd (pronounced “scarlord”), is a British rapper. He is known for his unusual musical style combining elements of trap music and heavy metal. Formerly a YouTube personality, Scarlxrd began a career in music as the lead vocalist for nu metal band Myth City, before debuting as a rapper under his Scarlxrd moniker.
He rose to prominence after the music video for his single “Heart Attack” gained significant attention, holding over 35 million video views as of July 2018.
Chout is an original Hard Rock band from the south side of Chicago. Guitar/Vox: Matt Morgan, Vox: Brendan Maier, Bass: Rocco Gilsdorf, Drums: Joel Martinez
Formed in 2008, Druids set out to be heavy and loud. Influenced by classic metal and psychedelic rock, Druids found their groove in songwriting, becoming more focused and progressive.
One of well known College Disc Jockey’s in the Tristate Area now residing in Los Angeles, Dj Willy Wonka. Follow his page for updates on his events
Whether contemplating like Kendrick Lamar or channeling the intensity of Mystikal, Dwynell Roland’s approach to music has always been rooted in humility and a sense of humor. In 2016, “Minnesota’s most relatable rapper” (City Pages) found himself on the biggest stages of his career: an opening slot on Prof Outdoors 3. After word of his turnt up live show and album “The Popular Nobody” got out, Dwynell went on tour with P.O.S.,as well as performed at 89.3 The Current’s Rock the Garden, Go 95.3’s Big Fancy Go Show, Zombie Pub Crawl, and the Snowta NYE festival. When not headlining shows and playing festivals, Roland can be found opening up for the likes of MGK, Sean Kingston, and Har Mar Superstar.
Some stories birthed and illustrated in the hood never leave city limits. And for some, music is more than just an outlet. It’s an escape. Born and raised in North Minneapolis, Mac Irv’s gift for rhyming began at an early age, most of which he learned from his grandfather along with living across the street from Cornbread Harris, father of Grammy award winning producer Jimmy Jam. At 9 years old, Mac Irv started a rap group and was making rhymes in his basement.
His gift for music went undisclosed for many years as his talent for basketball required a full commitment. After receiving a scholarship to the University of Minnesota, Mac Irv exceeded athletic expectations, placing him as an All-Big Ten Player from 2006-2008. Graduating with a degree in Business Marketing, the Gopher player’s athletic ability was unknowingly deteriorating slowly. His professional career overseas was eventually cut short after a serious hip injury. Shortly after at the age of 25, Mac Irv became a father to a baby girl. Despite battling depression while simultaneously taking on new responsibilities of parenthood, Mac Irv’s passion for music was soon reignited.
With support from his Pilot Life Team Tre Adams and producer Willie Wonka, Mac Irv developed smooth, quick rap lines and metaphors reflecting his experience on the Northside, the ups and downs of relationships, and lessons extracted from sports. Things quickly progressed and his career as an artist was solidifying.
“Got Me Open” was released on Youtube as his first single, but it was “Hometown” that allowed him to ultimately represent for Minnesota, embodying the nickname, “Hometown Hero”. In 2014, Mac Irv toured with Rhymesters artist Prof and his single “The Cycle” was nationally featured on MTV Jams. During that same year, Irv was selected to perform at Soundset, in company with Nas, Wiz Khalifa, and 2 Chainz.
Continuing to be a voice for his community, his loyalty for Minneapolis is undimmed. After several projects and local shows consistently selling out, Mac Irv’s ambitions brought him to perform at South by Southwest. His mixtape, “Sincerely Mac Irv” was featured on DatPiff and received an immense amount of feedback from his fans – which are known as his “fam base”.
Exposing disparities in his neighborhood through lyrics, Mac Irv has earned a place in the Hip Hop arena of Minneapolis. Heavily affected by death and incarceration of friends throughout the years, he continues to persevere through the oppression that confronts his community by inspiring a little bit of everyone.
In Color is the second studio album by Cheap Trick, released in 1977. It was produced by Tom Werman.
This album is considered a classic of the power pop genre. The album was ranked No. 4 on Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide. In 2003, the album was also ranked number 443 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Rokkett Roll!
Co-Stanza (Jack Costanza & band) formed in his home town of Naperville, Illinois. Since then, he has experimented with many different genres before finding the alternative/indie rock sound they have. Pulling from folk, pop, and R&B, Co-Stanza has created a unique sound. At 20 years old, Co-Stanza’s music is intensely relatable with lyrics and moods that capture the ups and downs of life.
Wilder Sons was created on a humid back porch in South Florida in 2013 by indie scene veterans Brian Blount (Vox/guitar) and Jake Rubington (Vox/Guitar). Both experienced front men of previous touring bands, the two joined forces to construct a beachy alt-rock style that is stimulating the senses of the progressive alternative scene. Transcendent guitar riffs weave effortlessly between catchy melodies, upbeat bass lines, and complex drum progressions; all of which paint a captivating backdrop to Brian’s reminiscent lyricism.
Their 2014 self-titled EP created a strong local following helping the group land opening gigs with bands like The Story So Far, Copeland, Turnover, Further Seems Forever, and Mewithoutyou to name a few. In 2016, Wilder Sons, along with the help of their devoted fans, ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund the release of their second EP, “Scatterbrain”. Since it’s release in November, Scatterbrain has been rapidly gaining the attention of Spotify listeners and Pandora playlists alike. It was also around this time that the group rounded out their line up with the addition of Dan Springs (Bass) and Nic Viens (Drums), both seasoned musicians who add a refreshing dynamic to the foursome. Wilder Sons continue to push the boundaries, creating a new sound that is pulsating through the prism of the Southwest Florida scene and beaming out to a national audience.
Mitch
Duncan
Justin
Vince
Guitar/Vox – Clay
Guitar – Joe
Bass – Carlos
Drums – Dave
Aethere is a 4 piece metal band from the Bay Area in California. Throughout their career they have endured changes that would eventually shape them into the band they are today. Founded by their drummer Josh Slater in 2009, they went through various members before solidifying the current lineup consisting of: guitarist Chris Tognetti, vocalist James Patton, and bassist Evan Yoshino. Crushing music accompanied by heavy lyrics dealing with dissociation and depression , the band brings something new and honest to the realm of heavy music they fall into. Elements of blackened deathcore, syncopated breakdowns, technical death metal, and nods to hardcore; Aethere’s sound is fueled by raw emotion while refusing to follow any genre guidelines that may be presented.
Bodysnatcher is an American deathcore band from Melbourne, Florida. The band currently consists of vocalist Kyle Medina, drummer Chris Whited, bassist Kyle Shope and guitarist Kyle Carter.
UK death metal titans Ingested have been churning out bilious anti-anthems for more than a decade and a half, dropping a string of releases that have helped shape the genre. In 2022, they return with Ashes Lie Still, their most dynamic, inventive and daring release to date, holding nothing back, the band describing it as “A modern essential. If you like heavy music, it will be nigh on impossible for you to not find something you like about this record. It still has the core Ingested elements of groovy slamming riffs, quick drumming, and guttural vocals but there’s also atmosphere, ethereal moments and some raw old school aggression.” Over the course of ten tracks they hack, slash and steamroll through everything in their path, and it easily stands as the highpoint of an already impressive career.
As seen on tour in 2023 with Lorna Shore, Aborted, Ov Sulfur, Fit For An Autopsy, Bodysnatcher, Dying Fetus, Enterprise Earth, Signs of the Swarm
“This EP is ridiculously awesome. It’s like a combo of hardcore with some post(-) stuff thrown in. The vocals are like classic hardcore style a la Modern Life Is War but the music is very rich with detail and has some great depth to it. This Chicago act has impressed me thoroughly with such a strong release…” – Heavy Blog Is Heavy “Chicago, IL’s Mine Collapse are bound to cause a cave in or two with their raucous blend of punk, sludge and noise rock. Take for instance their song “Zeroed” from the band’s pending July 22nd release via Nefarious Industries, Mine Collapse, it’s as chaotic as it is organized, as jarring as it is soothing. ” – PureGrainAudio “…this four song EP by Mine Collapse is a compelling and interesting listen. Perhaps more angry than dark, it’s worth checking out if you’re into that kind of thing.” – Mosh Pit Nation
Coming home to an apartment across the street from Morningside High School in Inglewood, CA to a pair of teenage parents, being a rapper was something that was normal in Gino Haze’s household. Growing up, his grandmother held local talent shows with local acts around the city including Tyrese and the artists would come out & give Young Gino the courage to go up there himself. With a divorce that struck his family, Gino & his mother moved to her hometown of Chicago,Il when he was 9. Gino fell in love with Hip-Hop mainly after watching & collecting Smack DVD videos at the age of 12, around the same year he recorded his first record. After middle school, Gino moved back to Inglewood with his father in which he attended Inglewood and El Segundo High Schools.
He finally finished off at Westchester High where he shared hallways with some of the biggest names in sports at that time & even Odd Future leader “Tyler, The Creator” & several other members of the group. After high school, he went back to Chicago to attend school at Columbia College Chicago where he met rising producer C -Sick who helped Gino craft his own sound. Gino’s first album, titled Confident did really well on the streets of Los Angeles and featured Roc Nation artist Casey Veggies, Dom Kennedy, Niko G4, C-Sick & even platinum selling producer Mike Free. However, being a kid trying to rap & go to school doesn’t always work. He later stopped attending school to focus on his music and is now back prepping his second album Reality Replacin’ for release. The project is pretty much Gino & C-Sick coming back around with something fresh and different yet again.
Crime Nite is a Synth-Pop duo based in Chicago and Nashville. Judah Dylan and Andy Mars created Crime Nite in 2013 under the name “Pretend” and were later known as Time Machine Death Squad. Motivated by the release their debut album, the duo renamed the project yet again to Crime Nite – a name that truly fits their music and energy. Since 2013 the duo has refined their craft and developed their style into a unique blend of 80’s inspired Synth-Pop and Modern EDM. Drawing from their fucked up life experiences, both good and bad, and diving into their love of sound creation, Crime Nite has sculpted a unique sound and compiled all of this into their debut album “Can’t Kill The Beat”.
Red-bearded viking and pop auteur David Berndsen mines the 1980’s for inspiration in his retro-futurist analogue-feeling sound. Conjuring influences from Michael Jackson to Kraftwerk to The Eurythmics, and fellow revivalists like Glass Candy, Dreamtrak and Chromeo. World renowned master beat maker Hermigervill blends driving beats, samples and jagged electronica, woven into occasional hypnotic analog theremin solos that transfix the room. Lead axe man PAPPA Sigurðarson thrashes complex leads while simultaneously backing them up with deliciously dastardly complementing rhythms. Famous for a sound that recreates an era and a distinct moment in time when music, costumes and aesthetics triumphed worldwide.
This is Gozu’s world, we’re just living in it. Given that it has been five years since the Boston quartet dropped themonstrous Equilibrium, returning with Remedy is one hell of a way to make sure that everyone — whether previously familiar with them or otherwise — realizes that they are perhaps the most badass of American rock bands, for they have taken everything to the next level.
Boston’s harshest and most furious export, Great American Ghost, will release their self-titled manifesto in March 2013. This initial offering, poignant yet violent, angry yet intelligent, solidifies Great American Ghost as the bastard children of the Boston hardcore scene. Recorded and produced by Jay Mass (Defeater, HH, TF) Great American Ghost unleashes a sadistic explosion of anger and thrash.
Wraith is a blackened speed metal band that hails from Northwest Indiana. Matt Sokol, the founding member, on guitars and vocals. Mike Szymendera on drums, Chris Petkus on bass and Jason Schultz on leads.
Progressive metal from Chicago, IL.