Spawning from Stephen Paul Smoker’s solo recordings, SMOKER is a 5-piece psych outfit born inside the sweaty depths of Chicago’s south-side Pilsen neighborhood. Their debut EP “Violent Sun / Violent Fun” was released in 2010 followed by extensive touring that helped shaped the band’s personality and sound. Their first LP, “Ripe Fruit”, was released in 2012 on clear vinyl from Kilo Records.
Ideamen, from Chicago’s south side, are an intense musical experience, best seen live to appreciate. This piano driven act has toured throughout much of the U.S., growing their fan base & putting on a show that turns 1st time spectators into instant fans. Their first two releases, the currently out of print EP “Progress” & “May You Live In Interesting Times” are considered staples in the experimental post rock scene.
The Blind Staggers play the kind music that rattles around your brain at 4am after a long, lonely night at the bar. Singing songs of heart ache and hangovers, the Blind Staggers have been impressing live audiences with the knockout dynamic between Damien Christian Wilburn and Laura Loo as the band plays heart felt rock Americana that captivates and haunts while rocking you in the now. Check out their new EP “This Times a Charm” on Seven Dead Arson Records.
MORE KILLER is Michael Kostal (Guitar/Vocals), Paul Gulyas (Bass), and Paul Roots (Drums). Prepare yourself for a mixture of eccentric rock and roll that includes true stories, dynamics, instrumentals, a sense of humor, and musical interplay. The songs sweat as they bounce from sweet melodies to in your face grooves. Recommended.
