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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.
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!
From the south suburbs of Chicago comes Red Adrenaline! A three-piece punk rock band with roots in garage rock, grunge, and metal. The band jokingly describes themselves as “like Nirvana but worse”. But in all honesty, the band has crafted a blend of sonic goodness that can't be put into a single subgenre.
Check out more from Red Adrenaline on Spotify and Apple Music!
As a poet turned singer/songwriter, Ella Malarkey enjoys finding the space where their folk inspirations and punk/emo roots can come together. From adolescence into adulthood, Ella has been rocking open mics and local shows, touring with their band, and showcasing their musical talents.
To hear more from Ella Malarkey, check them out on Spotify and Apple Music!
The punk quartet, Rotundos, has lit a fire beneath the Chicago music scene. With a no-holds barred attack that pays homage to several genres, Rotundos is quickly building a following that’s hungry for more rock.
Check out more Rotundos on Spotify or Apple Music!
Despite coming from all across the map, the Midwest has become home for Murder Medication. Formed in 2022, the band takes influence from early 2000s emo and indie rock. But the musicians in Murder Medication don't stick to any particular genre. You’ll just have to listen!
To keep up with Murder Medication, follow them on Instagram!
