Billy Joel Jr. is a rising Chicago-based indie rock band known for its catchy, emotionally resonant music with “indie sleaze” vibes, fronted by songwriter Ari Levin, featuring members like Charlie Burke Dykstal, Nate Perez, and Karl El Sohkn, releasing EPs like Rubberhose and albums like Ur a Star, gaining buzz for their witty name and compelling sound that blends slacker rock with sincerity.