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Danielle’s work has been recognized by Madison365, Tone Madison. Danielle has released three self-produced albums: Floating (2021), Exploration of Life (2020), and Illuminate (2018), along with six singles. Influenced by artists like FKA Twigs, Rina Sawayama, and Lady Gaga, Crim combines elements from Pop, R&B, Alternative, and Electronic music to develop her distinct creative sound. Quite the decorated artist, Crim has earned awards such as Student of the Year at the Madison Area Music Awards, Overture Center for the Arts Rising Star, and Silver Medal in the national NAACP ACT-SO competition in music composition. Most recently, in 2024, Crim won the Co...

Alicia Maka is a singer-songwriter based in Chicago, blending folk and country roots with influences from a wide range of genres. A multi-instrumentalist and student at Columbia College Chicago, Alicia brings depth and versatility to her sound. With a passion for storytelling and live performance, she aspires to build a career as a touring artist sharing her music with audiences everywhere and making a life out of what she loves most: creating and connecting with people through music.  Social Media: https://linktr.ee/aliciamaka?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Moon Destroyer is a Chicago-based artist blending pop, rock, and electronic sounds with emotional, high-energy songwriting. After fron    ting garage rock band Wasted Info in Erie, PA, she launched her solo career with the 2024 single “Can’t Sleep.” She is currently working on writing and self-producing her first EP and playing shows in the Chicago area.  Links to socials:  Instagram: @moondestroyermusic  https://www.instagram.com/moondestroyermusic Tiktok: @moondestroyermusic https://www.tiktok.com/@moondestroyermusic YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moondestroyermusic 

Charity Work is music you can ___ to!! A band that's versatility is as heavy as its breakdowns. Their music flights from bounce to stomp, with hip hop lyrical styles and grunge influenced guitar melodies. Charity Work's performances and music showcase their vibrant energy and forward thinking creative choices. Breaking into the Chicago scene with a volley of DIY shows, then a spat of venue gigs, Charity Work is pushing the envelope into the next chapter of Chicago's local music scene. And trust me, this is a band you do not want to miss out on! Setlist: ...

The Growing Boys is an alt-folk band from Chicago known for their tight harmonies and heartfelt lyrics that explore nostalgia, grief, and joy. The band is the brainchild of two best friends, Syd and Kayla, whose creative partnership forms the heart of their sound. What began as two best friends writing songs has grown into music that feels like shared memories.

Originating in 2019, Pleaser was founded by Collin Bennett (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals)  and Graham Dickson (Lead Guitar) with the additions of Christian Olds on Drums, Zek Morris on Bass Guitar.   With influences ranging from The Strokes, to Thin Lizzy, to even the Beastie and Beach Boys. They can be counted on for solid melody, great harmonies, and riffs that stick in your mind for days.  In October of 2020, the band enlisted the expertise of producer Cole Clark to record their first, five song EP, entitled, “Why Aren't You Any Fun?” released in March of 2021 featuring the tracks Away...

Rain Garden is a four-piece alt-rock band born and raised in Chicago, IL. It emerged as a solo project in 2018 from the makeshift bedroom studio of vocalist/guitarist Miranda Dianovsky but has evolved over the years as longtime friends Vincent Byas, Harley Reid and Maya Halko joined and adapted the music to be played live. Together the four explore dynamics in every sense of the word; pairing loud with soft, sweetness with abrasiveness, and floating vocals with deep, swirling bodies of sound. Band members & instruments: Vincent Byas - Drums  Harley Reid - Bass/Vox <p...

Emma Heller is a singer-songwriter from Bremen, IN. She is passionate about using words and music to convey the intricacies of life and emotion. Her music is available on all major streaming platforms.   Setlist: Fatal Flaw As You Will Be A light Onie (Cover by The Electric Prunes)  Band members and instruments: Emma Heller- Guitar/Vocals  Social Media:  Live session videos: https://youtu.be/m3j5yqmh3ak?si=QLsU_YmOOGn6i-FK 

 Jussoul was born in Imo State. Jussoul attended his primary school from 1999 to 2005 at Ogba Primary School and Command Day Secondary School for his secondary education graduating in 2011. Jussoul whose father was not in support of his musical aspirations began his musical career at age 14 by sneaking out of the house to record studios. In 2021, Jussoul appeared on American Idol rising to the top 40 of 15,000 auditions. Prior his appearance on the American Idol, he released his debut single “Lucid Dreams” that same year. He followed “Lucid Dreams” with “Soul Fire” and “Under The Mistletoe” released in 2022. The following year he released “...

Spliff is a four-piece dreampop/shoegaze project from the Chicagoland area. Their work interrogates the sanctity of memory and reframes the past through an exploration of different musical genres.  Setlist: 1. Kiss the Ladder (Cover by Fleshwater) 2. Gravity 3. Happy Birthday 4. Heartworm First & Last Name of each member and what they play: Brian Rodriguez - Drums Danny Castañeda - Rhythm guitar/vocals Kieran Moore - Lead guitar Skylar Moore - Bass...

Kract is a Chicago-based punk band delivering high-energy, hook-filled anthems inspired by the early 2000s pop punk sound. Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Daniel Swisher, alongside bassist Dan Wright and drummer Joey Fraider, Kract fuses nostalgic punk influences with a modern edge blending raw energy, emotion, and infectious melodies. With catchy riffs, punchy basslines, and anthemic choruses, Kract sets out to bring back the rebellious heart of pop punk.  Setlist: 1.Fake Reality 2. Purpose 3. Escape 4. Cover- “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World  Band members and instrume...

Violet Clare, the moniker used by 20-year-old Violet Bowdle, is an alternative indie folk singer-songwriter based in Chicago. Originally from East Grand Rapids, Michigan, a town she has referred to as her muse, she began writing stories of all kinds as soon as she could hold a pencil. She grew up engulfed by folk and songwriter classics from her father, like Joni Mitchell, The Kinks, and Nick Drake, as well as alternative rock and hip hop from her mom, such as The White Stripes, Wilco, Radiohead, and Jill Scott. Through lyrically-heavy reflections on both her relationships with others as...

White Orchid is a three-piece Chicago band with elements of punk, rock, and emo. As they state simply, “Some emo, with some screamo wrapped in a fuzzy 90s rock blanket.” Check them out playing around Chicago in the coming months.    Setlist:   ZaP! Cherry Cola  So Much Venus and Bacchus (Cover by Saetia)  Members: Noreen Buscher (Bass, Vocals), Bodhi Lopez (Guitar), Niko Palomo (Drums)   Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/white_orchid_band <

Underwear is the solo recording project of Annalise Panken, live they are joined by bassist Luca Cece and drummer Alex DeRango. Words and phrases used to describe Underwear’s sound include but are not limited to: spiky, lo-fi, freaky, jangle-worship, Beatles-esque, and “certainly something.”   Setlist:  In The Dark Betty And Rita In Another Life Wouldn’t You Like To Know Lu (by Laura Nyro)   Social Media links: https://www.instagram.com/annalise.panken/?hl=en  Credits:  <...

The Raspberry Jams are an up-and-coming teenage melodic art punk band from Chicago. They are a genre bending and genre defying duo since coming together in 2023. Their sound encompasses elements of rockabilly, garage rock, punk, post punk, emo and grunge. Lyrically they are both poetic and visceral, crafting personal experience, biting social commentary, fictional dreamscapes and modern teenage life into songs of beauty and terror.   After meeting their freshman year of high school, their shared passion for music inspired them to form a band. They are the embodiment of DIY culture, spending enumerable hours learning mult...

 The Lou Bega of punk rock. Supercorp is based in Chicago and will be releasing its debut album in 2025. Come see them play throughout the Chicago area.       Setlist:  Landlocked Island Drog Cop Party Paperface (Weezer cover)  Band: Anthony Corbo - guitar & vocals Richard Daniels - drums Garrett Shafer - guitar & vocals Stephan Skiniotes - bass   Social Media:  

Raised in the backyards and basements of Chicago’s music scene, Side Hug got their start with late night songwriting and intimate jam sessions, laying the foundation for their debut EP, Also (2017). A nostalgic fusion of folk and indie rock, the EP's anchor is “Velvet,” a song that balances upbeat rhythms with reflective, slower moments.  The addition of Allan Cardenas on lead guitar and Jon Reyes on bass began a new chapter for Side Hug, and saw the release of their sophomore EP, Wasted Summer ( 2019), via Chicago label Midwest Action. Exploring dreamy, reverb-soaked textures and driving rhythms, moodier tracks like “Bl...

Eraserbaby is a 4-piece sparkly emo rock band from Chicago, IL making music about being young, hot, gay, and confused. The independent band’s debut EP “everyone here is having fun” is a seven-track, emotional alt-rock opus exploring themes of anxiety, depression, anger, loss, queerness, and religious trauma— coming together to create a work that is as therapeutic as it is fun.    Setlist:   God’s Country  New Religion Personal Best Naked In Manhattan (Chappell Roan Cover)  Band Members:  Kat Thelin -vocals/guitar...

Pure Intention is a Chicago-based three-piece punk rock band that pushes the boundaries of punk to new levels. Not only have they toured extensively throughout Illinois, but they also have had several tours across the United States.    Setlist:  1. Psychiatry Kills 2. No Control  3. Underdog’s Prophet  4. Bullet by Misfits   Members:  Tim Chavez - guitar Joe Oesterreich - bass Adam Millard - drums  Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/pureintentionband/?hl=en https://www.faceb

Monroe is a Chicago-based four-piece comprised of childhood friends Ellison Lowman and Seth Gates. Since their formation in 2017, they have been pushing the boundaries of modern pop with their eclectic sound and innovative approach to music. Born from a simple Instagram post, Monroe's journey began with a shared passion for music that has grown into a unique artistic vision. Influenced by a wide range of artists and experiences, Monroe continues to evolve, bringing fresh sounds and ideas to the music scene.  Setlist:  Parachute Carry your Weight Wichita Lineman (Glen Campbe...