All tagged Pop Punk

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/ 

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 

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 

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!

ARCADIA GREY

ARCADIA GREY

Max Hatlem

In the ever-growing realm of fifth-wave emo, there are bands that make you feel, and bands that make you feel feral. Arcadia Grey does both. With heart-wrenching lyrics and explosive mosh anthems, the Chicago outfit has caught the attention of Alternative Press as well as crowds around the country.

Check out more from Arcadia Grey on Spotify and Apple Music!

DEADBEAT DAYCARE

DEADBEAT DAYCARE

Max Hatlem

Formed by friends in a garage back in 2019, each member of this indie rock band from Joliet, Illinois contributes their own distinct musical style. The group released their debut EP, “The Amateur Hour”, back in 2022 before beginning to write their first full-length album.

Check out Deadbeat Daycare on Spotify and YouTube!