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Feed the Monkeys rose from the ashes of high school cover bands in the Chicago suburbs, pulling inspiration from the likes of Vundabar, Title Fight, Chon, and Jeff Rosenstock to brew their blend of indie-punk in 2018. Feed the Monkeys is slowly gaining a sense of self in the local music scene - without taking themselves all too seriously.
Moonsyde formed when guitarist Clint Moon met vocalist Chris Kenji Brenden through the hip hop collective known as HIDEOUT. Through their musical connection on campus, they were joined by five more members to round out their sound, and they’ve been actively working on new music ever since.
Check out more from Moonsyde on Spotify!
Hemlocke is a band that likes to explore the blending of genres from metal and alternative to shoegaze and grunge. With backgrounds from across the US, and musical interests from System of a Down to Karol G, Hemlocke is no stranger to experimentation in their writing.
Check out more from Hemlocke on Spotify and Apple Music!
Sweet Hudson is a four-piece alternative rock band from Chicago, largely influenced by the likes of bands such as The Strokes, The Last Dinosaurs, and NUMBER GIRL. The band embraces the jank that is their lives and puts it into the context of their inconsistent sound.
Check out more from Sweet Hudson on Spotify and Apple Music!
Jose Israel is a singer and songwriter with a talent for blending emo with alternative rock. After winning a guitar at Six Flags Great America, Jose began to teach himself to play by watching online tutorials. As a result, Jose Israel has worked to hone his craft and continues to gain notoriety as a young artist in the Chicago area.
Listen to more Jose Israel on Spotify, and keep up with the latest on his Instagram.
C-MAT is an alternative hip hop artist based in Chicago, Illinois. Donning a yellow jumpsuit, he is known as a musical risk taker whose unorthodox style is influenced by artists from a variety of genres. Such as Kendrick Lamar, Metallica, and Steely Dan. He is looking to establish himself as a notable player in the world alternative hip hop, a sub genre that he believes is on the rise.
To keep up with C-Mat, check him out on Instagram and TikTok.
