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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:
House of the Traveler
Cauterize
Blue fire eyes
Shark Smile by Big Thief for our cover.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/littlemysticband/
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:
428
Shed (Title Fight cover)
Arrogant
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:
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:
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:
Jackpot
War of Peace
Just (Radiohead Cover)
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 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:
Setback
Breadbutter
Wet Paint
Ripple
Band Members:
Oscar Romo-Bass
Julian Brookfield-Drums
Dominic Malgioglio-Guitar/vocals
Social Media links:
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:
Runaway
Nights
Falling
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<sid=6e0feaba-516a-4ca9-af9c-81bab005533f
Jonah Denae is a female Poet, Music Artist, Lyricist, Actress Performer and Writer - from Milwaukee roots. Born and raised. Like many artists, she has a story. Above all and everything, Denae is yet humbled and grateful to be recognized as an artist who has broken history down in Milwaukee, where she has been the first finalist in the first ever Milwaukee Youth Poet Laureate competition, alongside many other accomplishments and achievements made thus far in an emerging career of hip hop and author artistry. She has consistently gone on to break history - by being the first ever spoken word artist to ever perform at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. As humble as she is, there are many certifications, Honorariums, Awards and Recognitions that are to be bragged on. She has performed in many acting plays including contributions to the main role in the play, "The Color Purple" at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. She has also worked with Swift Sloan, a Movie Producer on "All About A Check 2" and is currently working behind the scenes on more upcoming films.
Social Media links:
https://linktr.ee/theofficialdenae
Zay Ramirez is a versatile rock musician from Hollister, California, known for his powerful fusion of grunge, metal, and Latin melodies. Raised in a musical family, Zay grew up as a multi-instrumentalist, gigging across California before moving to Chicago to pursue music. His sound blends influences from artists like Chris Cornell, Eddie Van Halen, Alice in Chains, and Deftones.
Matt Sandelin is a local indie pop rock artist with inspiration from many genres. Based out of Chicago, he is just beginning to make a name for himself in the local music scene. His live performance consists of a 4-piece rock band or a solo acoustic act, with songs that cater to high-energy crowds and intimate listening rooms.
Keep up with Matt Sandelin on Instagram!
Cheap Polaroid is an innovative pop artist who began as an outsider to music production but quickly transformed their passion into a new artistic vision. Cheap Polaroid strives to push beyond the traditional boundaries of pop music by challenging and reinterpreting its conventions.
Keep up with Cheap Polaroid on Instagram!
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!
Kacie Brown & The Vision is a neo-soul/pop collaborative based in Chicago. Founded by music students at Columbia College, the band evolved into this six-piece ensemble with a commitment to collaboration, as all members engage with either writing, arrangement, or production of tunes. Influenced by the ever-expanding soul genre, Kacie Brown & The Vision blend these elements into an engaging musical experience.
Check out more from Kacie Brown and The Vision on Spotify and Youtube!
She Blushes Rose is a powerhouse vocalist whose emotional depth resonates deeply with her audience. A lifelong music enthusiast with a passion for older genres and guitar, She Blushes Rose is producing her own music, posting covers on YouTube, and singing at family events and open mics.
Check out more from She Blushes Rose on Spotify and Apple Music!
The multi-talented Tankoo The Goat is an artist, rapper, singer, and dancer following in the tradition of some of the greatest pop musicians. Tankoo’s music serves as a heartfelt tribute to his late mother and inspiration for the younger generation, proving you can do anything you put your mind to.
Check out more from Tankoo The Goat on YouTube!
DZ Riley is a Chicago-based funk rock band formed back in 2019. The group composes conceptual and narrative-driven music drawing inspiration from various styles. From old-school sound to modern genre-melding, DZ’s music showcases everything they’ve got.
Though she grew up in a musical family, Kathrynn discovered music on her own. As a kid, she was inspired by artists she found on YouTube — anyone from Justin Bieber to Tina Turner. Now, she’s playing with musicians who each come from different musical backgrounds. But despite that, the band is united in their goal, to embody music itself.
Check out more from Kathrynn Vettas & Friends on Spotify and Apple Music!
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.
Shortly after meeting at Columbia College Chicago, the duo, Griffin Mang and Gabe Huff began playing shows around the city as well as recording, producing and releasing their own songs in a style which they lovingly refer to as "gas station folk''. Yin Waster hopes you dig in and enjoy all the cosmic shenanigans they have to offer.
Check out more from Yin Waster on Spotify and Apple Music!
