All tagged Alternative

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 

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/ 

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 

SUNSET DRIP

SUNSET DRIP

Max Hatlem

Sunset Drip is a band with a sound that spans multiple genres and countless influences. Their brotherly bond has made them an unstoppable force in music, and the band shows no signs of relenting.

Check out more from Sunset Drip on Spotify and Apple Music!

FEED THE MONKEYS

FEED THE MONKEYS

Max Hatlem

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.

Check out more from Feed the Monkeys on Spotify and TikTok!

TOP DECK

TOP DECK

Max Hatlem

Emerging from the northwest suburbs, Top Deck is a 4-piece whose style ranges from chill indie pop to atmospheric emo. Top Deck doesn’t ascribe any grand ideas about their band. Simply put, they’re just trying their best to write good music.

Check out more from Top Deck on Spotify and Bandcamp!

MOONSYDE

MOONSYDE

Max Hatlem

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

HEMLOCKE

Max Hatlem

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

SWEET HUDSON

Max Hatlem

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

JOSE ISRAEL

Matt Cunningham

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

C-MAT

Matt Cunningham

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.