TRAINWRECK SYMPHONY is the marriage of hard rock style and “NU” flare. Established in the fall of 2008 by a couple of high school friends, Trainwreck Symphony has always prided themselves on playing what they like, and enjoying the fact that they are not bound by the specifics of genres. Pulling from all of their influences to create what they’ve branded “Nu Hard Rock” or “Modern Metal”. In the short two years that they have been together, TWS has had the privilege to grace some of the biggest stages in Chicago. Including, but not limited to Kinetic Playground, Reggie’s, Elbo Room, Angels and Kings, The Cubby Bear, The Metro, House of Blues and more. TWS has also recorded and independently released their debut self-titled album, which was recorded and produced at “The Pilot Studio” in New Jersey by Rob Freeman–of Hidden in Plain View fame– Jake Antelis and Daniel Hubner–Catch Me if You Can. Trainwreck Symphony is poised to turn Chicago’s local music scene on its ears by delivering heart pounding rhythms, bone rattling soul grooves, jaw dropping solos, and emotionally raw vocals coupled with an over the top high energy and dynamic live show. These boys strive to leave every ounce of them on stage. Hard…Fast…Slow and Easy; if it rocks they do it!

Music listeners, enthusiasts, and professionals around the world have asked what is left of this “Pop Rock/Powerpop” scene? Is anything left? Have we completely moved forward and on to “the next big thing?” The genre we speak of being so lifeless in 2011 was the genre once tagged on Crown Point, IN’s own Asteria. A band that has gained extreme respect in the industry over the past 6 years as being a self-functioning, business savvy group of passionate musicians who have opted over the years to pass on professional industry help and chose to put the fate of their music career completely in their own hands. Recording, producing, album artwork, promotional campaigns, music videos, websites, tours, and everything else most musicians dream of getting professional help with have all been jobs executed by the members themselves. Turning a typical group of 5 twenty-some-odd year old bandmates hoping to be in the right place at the right time … into perfectionists, dream chasers, and experienced young men who have seen the triumphs and tragedies of the industry, together as a family.

With previous success on their 2007 Broken English/Warner full length debut SLIP INTO SOMETHING MORE COMFORTABLE, to their most recent 2008 self produced and released self titled EP, both bridged gaps between uber pop and and edgy funk style proven to be their own. Now in 2011 the band’s most recent LP titled MOMENTUM proves that the “Pop Rock” heart that so many of us have suspected to be beatless, hasn’t flatlined just yet. A new album that has the power to singlehandedly reverse this cardiac arrest of which we speak dropped in September 2010. What most would call a step in the right direction, MOMENTUM’s 13 tracks are a collection of songs compiled by Asteria over the previous 2 years, displaying the utmost diverse collaborations between these Midwestern road worn rock and roll renegades. Salty and sweet, hot and cold, yes, maybe, and no have all come out to play and no card is left unturned when you hear MOMENTUM and its large spectrum of feelings and vibes.

She’s Alive formed in the fall of 2011 by JBazan, Ben Fleishman, Matt Smith, and Aaron Tolbert. Veterans of the Chicago music scene the foursome settled in a studio in Chicago and began the process of searching for a singer. After auditioning talent from across the country they were lucky enough to find young Alex Rogers in their own backyard. They are now hard at work creating music for you!