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PLEASER

PLEASER

Kannon Steinmeyer

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 from You and Ocean of Fire 
 
In May of 2024 the band released their debut album “Read The Room” garnering over 150,000 streams in its first week with tracks Always Lookin In and Degrade. 

 

The band released their Sophomore EP “Simple Pleasures” on March 28th, 2025. 

 

 

SETLIST:  

 

1.Away From You 

2. Skeletons  

3. My Mistakes  

4. Medley- 
I Found A Way - Drake Bell/Buddy Holly – Weezer/505 - Arctic Monkeys 

 

 

BAND NAMES AND ROLES:  

 

Collin Bennett: Rhythm Guitar and Lead Vocals 

Graham Dickson: Lead Guitar and Vocals 

Zek Morris: Bass Guitar  

Christian Olds: Drum Kit 

 

Social media links: linktr.ee/pleasertheband 

RAIN GARDEN

RAIN GARDEN

Kannon Steinmeyer

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 

Maya Halko - Guitar 

Miranda Dianovsky - Guitar/Vox 

Setlist: 

1.Insect (original-unreleased) 

2. Antimatter (original-released) 

3. Romantic - Mannequin Pussy (cover 

4. F.U.C.M. (original-unreleased) 

 

 

Social Media:  

 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/raingarden 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/raingardenn/?hl=en 

EMMA HELLER

EMMA HELLER

Kannon Steinmeyer

 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: 

  1. Fatal Flaw 

  1. As You Will Be 

  1. A light 

  1. 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 

https://youtu.be/I1ECv6NABfw?si=1s3ex9dFJSxbSfVK  

https://youtu.be/ihnFnfc7MoQ?si=lVja0UfXC9OTtxgs 

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15K8uRm8dyzkfShvqI1iNn?si=k-Xhq-9bQI62STUauUEwZg 

 

IG: @emmakateheller 

JUSSOUL

JUSSOUL

Kannon Steinmeyer

 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 “Hard Love.” In February 2024, he released "Love in the 90s," a song inspired by a couple he met at the airport who had shared their marital journey which began in the early 90s with him. As of July 2024, “Love in the 90s” has accumulated over 200,000 streams in music streaming services and reached number 1 in Nigeria.  

 

Setlist: 

  1. Home 

  1. Take Me Away 

  1. Piece of My Heart 

  1.  Someone Like You (Cover by Adele) 

 

Band members and instruments: 

Jussoul (Vocals) 

Julian Ramirez (Bass) 

Yahseph Delacruz (Guitar) 

Jonah Rincon (Drums) 

 

 

Social Media:  

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

https://jussoul.com/ 

 

 

Credits: 

Executive Producer: Tom Joyce 

Executive Producer: Matt Cunningham 

Producer: Alex Leon 

 

Director(s) of Photography: 

Samuel Kuhrman 

Alex Leon 

 

Filming Assistants: 

Eric Rivera 

Jacob Araiza 

Kodi Lock 

Maya Bernal 

 

Audio Engineers: 

Tammer Ali 

Jeton Jacot 

 

Audio Assistants: 

Ryan Wiersma 

 

Photography: 

Maya Bernal 

 

Social Media 

Jauryn Franklin 

Ellie Loftus 

Alex Leon 

 

Editor and Colorist: 

Ashley Kirkland 

 

Video Editing Supervisor:   

Ashley Kirkland 

Anesa Nevzadi 

 

Mixing Engineers:   

Tammer Ali 

Jeton Jacot 

 

Co-Sponsors: 

Audio Department (AAA) 

Communication Department 

Career Center 

 

Thanks to Columbia College Chicago faculty member Dan Dietrich and the Advanced Practicum in Studio Recording class who recorded the session

PULCHRITUDE

PULCHRITUDE

Kannon Steinmeyer

Cemented within us is a light yearning to break free. We must break our cold surface to allow conscience to guide our actions. Pulchritude, Pulchitrude, or Culpritude, also referred to as Pulpurtrude, Pulpultrusion, or ‘Pul uhhhh your band’, is the founder of interpretive rock and a founding member of Unrelease Party. Within us you will discover a duality between introspection and passion.  

 

Setlist: 

  1. Complex Not Complicated 

  1. Skidmark  

  1. Remnants of a Thought  

  1. Supertouch (Bad Brains Cover) 

 

Band members and instruments: 

Harrison Hunt (guitar, vocals) 

Ethan Kann (Guitar, vocals) 

Liam Doyle (Bass) 

Dave Rose (Drums) 

 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/pulchritude_theband/ 

SPLIFF

SPLIFF

Kannon Steinmeyer

 

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/vocals 

 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/spliff_band/ 

KRACT

KRACT

Kannon Steinmeyer

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 instruments: 

 

Daniel Swisher - Vocalist/Guitarist 

Dan Wright - Bass/Backing vocals 

Joey Fraider - Drums/Backing vocals 

 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/kractband/ 

VIOLET CLARE

VIOLET CLARE

Kannon Steinmeyer

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 well as her relationship with herself, Violet Clare weaves themes of hyper-awareness, guilt, change, childhood, and acceptance through each one of her melodies. 

 

Setlist: 

1. Against Concrete Trees 

2. Drug Dealer 

3. Tall and Crooked 

4. No. 1 Party Anthem (Cover by Arctic Monkeys) 

 

 

Social Media: 

https://www.instagram.com/violetclareofficial/  

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7knIZeaaI7vMUinr916jOZ?si=24QBP7jjQU2DovBbw-O0ZA  

https://violetclare.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile  

https://violetclare.wixsite.com/music  

WHITE ORCHID

WHITE ORCHID

Kannon Steinmeyer

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: 

 

  1.  ZaP! 

  1. Cherry Cola 

  1.  So Much 

  1. 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 

 

https://linktr.ee/whiteorchidband?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa77gVaFF36y-CiIWM2fd0PKKIL3vytetojQBWVeXU6HL7X1vJ7ZpTzG0U_aem_4xCVlemnqhKYizx287UqPQ 

UNDERWEAR

UNDERWEAR

Kannon Steinmeyer

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:  

  1. In The Dark 

  1. Betty And Rita In Another Life 

  1. Wouldn’t You Like To Know 

  1. Lu (by Laura Nyro) 

 

 

Social Media links: 

https://www.instagram.com/annalise.panken/?hl=en 

 

Credits: 

 

Executive Producer: Tom Joyce 

Executive Producer: Matt Cunningham 

 

Director(s) of Photography: 

Alex Leon 

 

Filming Assistants: 

Jemil Hunter 

Adriano Cardenas 

Alan Velazquez 

Anthony Hernandez 

Andriana Zambrano 

 

Audio Engineers: 

Kannon Steinmeyer 

Caleb Hester 

 

Photography: 

Anthony Hernandez 

Andriana Zambrano 

 

Social Media 

Ashley Bell 

 

Editor and Colorist: 

Ashley Kirkland 

Video Editing Supervisor:   

Ashley Kirkland and Anesa Nevzadi 

 

Mixing Engineer:   

Kash Fokken 

 

Co-Sponsors: 

Audio Department (AAA) 

Communication Department 

Career Center 

 

THE RASPBERRY JAMS

THE RASPBERRY JAMS

Kannon Steinmeyer

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 multiple instruments unassisted, writing, engineering, and recording all original material, as well as creating the entirety of their visual print and video media. 

  

The Raspberry Jams went semi-viral on TikTok in November 2023, after posting a video to celebrate the release of our three-song single “The Raspberry Jams (We’re Jamming)”. They gained 3,000 followers in 24 hours. On October 4, 2024, they released their debut full-length album “Kitty Cat Fever”. They started playing shows in summer of 2024 and have been continuing to build their fanbase by playing shows in Chicago and posting on social media to keep up the momentum, and keep their fans engaged.  

  

Setlist:  

1. Fake-Ass Fan 

2. Don’t Tell Me 

3. Spells Your Name 

4. Too Pretty  

  

Band Members: 

Adeline Harris is the lead vocalist and plays guitar 

Kenzie Hauppa plays drums, bass guitar, and sings 

  

Social Media Links:  

Website: https:// https://theraspberryjams.com 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/theraspberryjams 

Bandcamp: https://theraspberryjams1.bandcamp.com/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theraspberryjams 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1iZ45agzkTtfWbYHjq885Q?si=AjkBOk1-Tq2pFYGGBMqyhg 

SUPERCORP

SUPERCORP

Kannon Steinmeyer

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: 

 

  1. Landlocked Island 

  1. Drog 

  1. Cop Party 

  1. Paperface (Weezer cover) 

 

Band: 

Anthony Corbo - guitar & vocals 

Richard Daniels - drums 

Garrett Shafer - guitar & vocals 

Stephan Skiniotes - bass 

 

 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/supercorp_band/ 

 

https://linktr.ee/supercorp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZSHkdvdq2xrSkp9lXn427XbcH8REGLrgtcOOJ_l7J5AJpyHm5wqbyzJJU_aem_JWwIC_jdyEUlQTNMLBNRJA 

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

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 

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