SIDE HUG

SIDE HUG

Kannon Steinmeyer

 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 “Blue Line,” “New York” and “Birthday” reflect on the complexities of love and loss – a showcase of Side Hug's evolution as a band. Between 2020 and 2024, the band also experimented with a blend of indie rock and Americana, releasing a series of singles that captured an era of isolation.  Side Hug’s debut LP, recorded at Palisade Studio (2024), promises to be a bold exploration of post-punk, shoegaze and art rock – mirroring the despondent, emotional subject matter of singer Lyd Landor's inner world. With a DIY ethos and a commitment to authenticity, Side Hug is unafraid to embrace the plurality of their sound as they set the stage for their new release. 

 

BAND 

Allan Cardenas - Lead Guitar 

Lyd Landor - Vocals/Guitar 

Jon Reyes - Bass 

Zach Moore – Drums 

Andrew Cassin- Keyboards 

 

SONGS 1. Biweekly 

2. Blue Line 

3. Checking My Phone 

4. When You're Gone (Cover by the Cranberries) 

 

Side Hug 

sidehugchi.com 

 

Listen:  Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | Tidal 

Connect:  Instagram | Facebook 

ERASERBABY

ERASERBABY

Kannon Steinmeyer

 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: 

  

  1. God’s Country  

  1. New Religion 

  1. Personal Best 

  1. Naked In Manhattan (Chappell Roan Cover) 

 

Band Members: 

 

Kat Thelin -vocals/guitar/keyboard  

Ezra Hartwell - drums 

Rowan Meskimen - guitar 

Kiran Mitra - bass 

 

Social Media Links: 

linktr.ee/eraserbabyband 

PURE INTENTION

Kannon Steinmeyer

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.facebook.com/pureintentionchicago/ 

MONROE

MONROE

Kannon Steinmeyer

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:  

  1. Parachute 

  1. Carry your Weight 

  1. Wichita Lineman (Glen Campbell Cover) 

  1. Laugh it Away 

 

 

Members:  

Seth Gates- Guitar/Vocals 

Soren Dorr- Upright Bass 

Ellison Lowman- Vocals 

Benny Pepple- Cajon 

 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/monroetheband/ 

MADDIE HANNA

MADDIE HANNA

Kannon Steinmeyer

Maddie Hanna is a 23 year old independent pop artist from the south suburbs of Chicago. She blends different styles of pop, r&b, lo-fi, and indie music to create her own unique sound. Inspired by artists such as Kali Uchis, Alina Baraz, Doja Cat and The Marías, Maddie creates a listening experience that leaves listeners in the clouds.  

 

Names of the Songs: 

  

1.Purple Hearts (Original) 

 

2. Delusional (Original) 

 

3. Melting (Cover) 

 

4. Elevate (Original) 

 

 

Social Media:  

 

Spotify:  

 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7lRtZXYFyNg9NwuV3ZidSh?si=TOpq02Q-QtOO4YbbPsOYBQ 

 

Instagram: 

 

https://www.instagram.com/itsmaddiehanna/profilecard/?igsh=aHBnbjBuNWVoenZj 

 

TikTok: 

 

https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmaddiehanna?_t=8rB2fwX5IvW&_r=1 

 

YouTube: 

 

https://youtube.com/@hiimmaddie77?si=VBYX3fznvbAEOlwb 

JUPITER FLYNN

JUPITER FLYNN

Kannon Steinmeyer

Jupiter Flynn is a young singer-songwriter born in Amsterdam. They started composing at the age of six, and has lived in Tokyo, New York, Sydney and Frankfurt and is now based in Berlin. She just released her EP in July and her debut album in November 2022, which they recorded with their producer Pola Roy (drummer of Wir sind Helden) in his studio. Her compositions are of a fragile, light-footed indie-pop quality, while their husky voice and dark coming-of-age lyrics form a strong counterpart that lends their work a captivating depth.  

 

Setlist:  

Holding on 

Oh julia 

High Tops - Del Water Gap (Cover) 

My world breaks under your weight 

 

Social Media links: 

https://www.instagram.com/jupiterflynnn/?hl=en

GORILLA TUESDAY

GORILLA TUESDAY

Kannon Steinmeyer

Gorilla Tuesday is a Chicago rock band fronted by songwriter Jimmy Brown with guitarist Matt Shack, drummer Mick Smith, and bassist Steve Trifilio. Since April 2023, the band has produced songs running the gamut from indie pop to folk-rock. Their spirited acoustic rhythms combine with heavy electric solos to create engaging takes on each genre the band dips into.   

 

In theme, Gorilla Tuesday tackles the fantasies of fresh romance and the gallows of grisly executions alike, aiming to above all never bore the listener. Gorilla Tuesday’s first EP, Sorry I Dropped Your Fortune Cookie, released 3/21/2024. They also released a new single "Gone, Gone" in mid-November 2024. Remember, more gorillas, more Tuesdays–every show! 

  

Names of three originals and cover: 

  • Beaubien 

  • Summer Scaries 

  • Gone, Gone 

  • Teenage Dirtbag (Wheatus Cover) 

 

Members: 

  

  • Jimmy Brown - Vocals/Acoustic 

  • Matt Shack - Electric Guitar 

  • Mick Smith - Drums 

  • Steve Trifilio - Bass Guitar 

  

 

Social Media links: 

https://gorillatuesdayband.com/ 

https://gorillatuesdayband.com/music 

SHADAN RED

SHADAN RED

Kannon Steinmeyer

Shadan Red is an emerging musician that is constantly contradicting herself and trying to balance who she is and who she wants to be in her music. Through her mature, insightful, and occasionally moody lyrics, she tries her best to make her listeners feel a little less alone. Her music is ready for your interpretation on all streaming platforms. 

 

Setlist:  

Originals – 

  1. Nothing 

  1. Some Sticky Thing Called Love” 

  1. Villain 

Cover –  

  1. Traitor by Olivia Rodrigo 

  1. Dumb & Poetic by Sabrina Carpenter

  

Social Media links: 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/54UMCas1yrplQPfjF9mHuw?si=mhEi-jptQdq2mgkUvhT3qQ 

https://www.instagram.com/shadanred/?hl=en 

TWOCELL

TWOCELL

Kannon Steinmeyer

Lauren Kenyon began her minimalist indie-rock mischief in her childhood bedroom with a phone and the garageband app. She slowly developed her sore-throat style that only the D.I.Y approach can elevate. Twocell has been likened to that of simplistic folk rock following artists like Alex G, Angel Olsen, and Brittle Brian. With poetic yet bare lyrics that capture the feeling of loneliness along with distorted guitar, she is able to create a reminiscent sound landscape. After releasing a couple of projects including I am Building a House, Twocell prepares to put out her third album, Braids, which she describes as devastating yet dear, as a love letter to growing up. 

 

Setlist: 

 

  1. Dirt 

  1. Fixer Upper 

  1. Are You Full Yet? 

  1. Sea of Love (Cat Power Cover) 

 

Social Media:  

 

https://two-cell.bandcamp.com/ 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7g40q3riEOmEXZLqL8RIPO 

https://www.instagram.com/twoc3ll/?hl=en 

ELSTON AVE

ELSTON AVE

Kannon Steinmeyer

Elston Ave is a pop-punk influenced band hailing from Chicago Illinois. The four members have diverse music backgrounds that influence the sound of Elston Ave. From heavy hitting high energy breakdowns to melodic “stuck in your head” choruses, Elston Ave has a little something for everybody.  

 

Band: 

 

Peri Nikas (guitar and vocals) 

Mike Wright (bass and vocals) 

Jayden Daniel (guitar and vocals) 

Sam Paolillo (Drums)  

 

Setlist: 

 

Originals: 

1. Bennet 

2. Best of Days 

3. I Know 

 

Cover: 

4. 100 Proof - 88 Fingers Louie 

 

Social Media links: 

IG- @elstonaveband 

linktr.ee/elstonaveband 

DAUNDRY

DAUNDRY

Kannon Steinmeyer

Daundry is a post-punk shoegaze trio hailing from the vibrant music scene of Chicago. Formed in August 2022, the band consists of Ian Kloehn (guitar/lead vocals), Sebastian Jones (drums/vocals), and Katrina Hildebrandt (bass/vocals). With their diverse musical backgrounds and influences, Daundry creates a captivating blend of grunge and shoegaze that resonates with audiences. 

   

Names of three originals and cover: 

1. Drained 

2. Onyx 

3. Preoccupied - Mac Demarco cover 

4. Brother Jeremy 

5. 

 

Members:   

Ian Kloehn (guitar/vocals) 

Sebastian Jones (Drummer/vocals) 

Katrina Hildebrandt (bass/vocals) 

 

Social Media links: 

linktr.ee/daundry 

MATEO SUAREZ & THE PUBLIC EAR

MATEO SUAREZ & THE PUBLIC EAR

Kannon Steinmeyer

Mateo Suarez & The Public Ear is the rock-fusion project led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Mateo Suarez, combining elements of jazz, latin, funk, soul and more with rock and blues through him and his band The Public Ear. Inspired by Frank Zappa, WAR, and Traffic, the band is full of talent- featuring a lineup of Trilian Krug & Oliver Schwed on drums, Angelo Flores on keys, Benicio Martinez Bassett on guitar, Sky Anne Watson on background vox, and Jeremiah Davis on bass. 

 

Setlist: 

  

  1. Paraphernalia Blues 

  1. Last Time I Saw You 

  1. Miss Magdelene's Mink Coat 

  1. Spill The Wine (WAR Cover) 

 

Band Members: 

Mateo Suarez- Vocals/Instrumentation 

Trilian Krug & Oliver Schwed-Drums 

Angelo Flores- Keyboard 

Benicio Martinez-Bassett- Guitar 

Sky Anne Watson- Background Vocals 

Electra Star- Background Voocals 

Jeremiah Davis- Bass 

 

STEEPLECHASE

STEEPLECHASE

Kannon Steinmeyer

Straight from the horse’s mouth, Steeplechase blends together folk, rock, and indie twang into a good ole time without reining in vulnerability. They are currently playing in and around the city of Chicago. 

 

Setlist:    

  1. Employee Bathroom 

  1. You and Your Friends  

  1. Love Her 

  1. “Linger” (The Cranberries Cover) 

 

Band Members: 

Cierra Gonzales (Vocals) 

Frankie Buente (Guitar) 

Pearl Hosman (Drums) 

Libby Rousseau (Bass) 

Virginia Roberts (Guitar) 

 

Social Media links: 

https://www.instagram.com/steeplechaseband/ 

THE ASA LECOURBIER EXPERIENCE

THE ASA LECOURBIER EXPERIENCE

Kannon Steinmeyer

Asa Lecourbier was born in New Orleans and trained himself to sing by listening to an extensive catalog of old school R&B records. He is an acting major in his sophomore year at Columbia College Chicago, and loves meeting new people and challenging himself to do new things, He recently released a self-produced R&B mixtape dedicated to his clothing brand called "Lecourbier.”  

 

Band Members: 

Asa Lecourbier (vocals)  

Pavlik Laska (Piano) 

Juilian Macedo (Bass) 

Yahseph Delacruz (Guitar) 

Jonah Rincon (Drums) 

 

 Setlist:  

  1. Handsome Hustler 

  1. That's My Barbie 

  1. Castles Of Sand (Jermaine Jackson Cover) 

  1. Careless Whisper (Wham Cover) 

  1. Satin Cigarettes  

 

Social Media links: 

@asalecourbier 

LITTLE MYSTIC

LITTLE MYSTIC

Kannon Steinmeyer

The Little Mystics have been together for under a year. Ben and Matt are one half of a Chicago alt rock band, taking a fresh acoustic approach to their own music. You can find their music on Spotify under little mystic.  

   

Setlist: 

  

  1. House of the Traveler 

  1. Cauterize 

  1. Blue fire eyes 

  1. Shark Smile by Big Thief for our cover.  

  

Social Media links: 

https://www.instagram.com/littlemysticband/ 

 

BROKEN DEMEANOR

BROKEN DEMEANOR

Kannon Steinmeyer

Hailing from the Chicagoland area, Broken Demeanor is known throughout the city and surrounding suburbs for their energetic live shows and powerful, memorable songs. The band sprung onto the scene in the summer of 2021 and has since grown their fanbase both in and out of state with a hardcore-adjacent flavor of heavy punk rock that they have made their own. Having released their latest EP, "Where Is Home?" in the spring of 2024, and playing a steady string of shows in the Midwest and New England ever since, the band is poised to make strides in 2025 with more releases and tour dates. Stay up to date with their latest plans and announcements by following them on Instagram! 

 

Setlist: 

 

  1. 428 

  1. Shed (Title Fight cover) 

  1. Arrogant 

  1. Hummingbird With Clipped Wings 

 

Band members: 

 

Damian H Quijas: Vocals 

Grant Potter: Lead guitar 

Jeremiah "Lui" Adams: Bass guitar 

Zack Marshall: Drums 

Zachariah Burke: Rhythm guitar 

 

Social Media links: 

 

linktr.ee/BrokenDemeanor 

https://www.instagram.com/brokendemeanor/?hl=en 

KELLY PARKER

KELLY PARKER

Kannon Steinmeyer

Hailing from the South Suburbs of Chicago, Kelly Parker is eager to finally begin perusing her dream in the windy city. Her music can be described as a mix of acoustic folk and indie pop. Kelly Parker has a talent for creating art from heartbreak, conveying raw emotions and personal experience within her music. 

 

Setlist:  

 

To be loved  

Trust you  

Tell you why  

Normal Thing (Gracie Abrams Cover) 

 

Social media:  

instagram.com/@kellyparkerr 

tiktok.com/@kellyparkerr_ 

HOWSBLOW

HOWSBLOW

Kannon Steinmeyer

Howsblow is an alternative rock three-piece based in Chicago, celebrated for their energetic performances and catchy melodies. The band features local bass player Daniel Cook, Brazilian drummer João Deschamps, and California-born guitarist Daniel Sarinana, each contributing their unique musical influences. Formed in 2024, Howsblow aims to share their energetic yet nostalgic sound across the Chicago music scene, with members hailing from diverse musical backgrounds. Their music captures a dynamic spirit, striving to connect with listeners through heartfelt lyrics and compelling rhythms. 

 

Setlist:  

  1. Jackpot 

  1. War of Peace 

  1. Just (Radiohead Cover) 

  1. Monkey for President 

 

 

Band Members: 

Daniel Sarinana: Guitar and Vocals (Red) 

João Deschamps: Drums (Green) 

Daniel Cook: Bass (Blue) 

 

 

Social Media links: 

IG- @howsblow 

TikTok- @howsblow2 

ATHEENA

ATHEENA

Kannon Steinmeyer

Atheena is an alternative rock trio hailing from Chicago. Their recent release “What We Do in Secret” mixes grunge, hard rock, and nu-gaze. Coming from a lively music scene, Atheena stands out with their live shows, grittiness, and interesting guitar work.  

  

Setlist: 

  

  1. Setback 

  1. Breadbutter 

  1. Wet Paint 

  1. Ripple 

 

Band Members: 

Oscar Romo-Bass 

Julian Brookfield-Drums 

Dominic Malgioglio-Guitar/vocals 

  

Social Media links: 

linktr.ee/weareatheena 

RDR

RDR

Kannon Steinmeyer

Ricardo, also known as RDR, is a singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. RDR began his take on music in his first year of high school, and ever since then, the so-called hobby became a career that he has been very proud of. RDR has taken inspiration from the lo-fi music scene and artists such as Frank Ocean, Joji, and Childish Gambino. RDR's music has been described as a mix between R&B and lo-fi hip hop as he keeps his music ambient, chill, and soothing to listeners with low-pressure vocals from his songs from his first two projects. 

Setlist: 

  1. Runaway 

  1. Nights 

  1. Falling 

  1. Cover Song: Ghost Town by Kanye, Kid Cudi, and 070 Shake 

Social Media: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askkaboutricky/  

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/rdr3?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=6e0feaba-516a-4ca9-af9c-81bab005533f 

 

 

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