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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 

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/