FLACO NAVAJA AND THE RAZOR BLADES

If Héctor Lavoe Boxed Rubén Blades and KRS-1 was the referee, you’d get Flaco Navaja. A nostalgic old sound with brand new spoken word.

Flaco Navaja is a singer, poet, actor, who is born and raised in the Bronx. He sings in both Spanish and English and has toured with various groups across the planet.
He and his band, The Razor Blades, bring a fresh approach to tropical Latin music, packing the heat of the golden age of ‘Salsa Gorda’, the street-tough 70’s era sound ushered in by the Fania All-Stars, Eddie Palmieri, and other Latin music legends.
Flaco’s voice can be heard in various film & TV productions, including the film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’, and the theme song for the PBS children’s show, ‘Alma’s Way’.

His one-man autobiographical theatrical production, ‘Evolution of a Sonero’, premiered in 2020 at the off-Broadway Public Theater in NYC, and continued to dazzle audiences across the country to Los Angeles, with a star-studded attendance, bringing out Latino Hollywood to every night of its run.

Navaja’s original style of poetry combines singing, beat-boxing, and spoken word. He was the host of the legendary open mic showcase; “All That! Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz” at the famous Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe. He has traveled the globe, performing at national and international venues and events. In 2003, he toured internationally with the Tony Award winning Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam, and appeared on four episodes of the HBO series.

Navaja is a member of Screen Actors Guild and has appeared in several films & television shows.

Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen

MIGHTY JOE CASTRO AND THE GRAVAMEN

Based out of Philadelphia, PA, Mighty Joe Castro & The Gravamen have been described as sounding like Buddy Holly, if he’d had access to a stack of effects pedals and some Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds records. Influenced by 50’s Rock and Roll and infused with post modern Easter eggs cribbed from old episodes of MTV’s 120 Minutes, Mighty Joe Castro takes a modern, lyric driven approach to songwriting while The Gravamen layer on Jesus and Mary Chain-cover-Link Wray guitar atmosphere, booming doghouse bass and swinging beats. The quartet lurks at a crossroads where Sun Records and Creation Records meet.

Formed in 2018, the band quickly released their debut EP, “Wake Up, You’re Rockin’!” that same year, with their debut full length album, “Come On Angels” following in 2020. Known for their energetic live shows, the Gravamen have shared the stage with a diverse collection of groups including The Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Heavy Heavy, Wayne Hancock, and BIg Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys

Their latest album, “Between the Lightning and the Thunder” will be released June 6, 2025. It was recorded at Miner St. Recordings and produced by Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey (Sharon Van Etten, Dr Dog, Dead Milkmen).

Lily Vakili & Her Band

LILY VAKILI & HER BAND

A lifelong observer, chronicler, and creative force, Lily Vakili has spent years gathering fragments of the world – memories, landscapes, voices, losses, joys – and transforming them into urgent, electric songs. She was raised across Honduras, Florida, Thailand, Puerto Rico, and Iowa – absorbing pieces of each place, each culture, along the way. This international upbringing shaped her worldview, her voice, and her lifelong search for connection.  The past decade has seen her channel that force through multiple studio albums – released both as a solo artist and with her successful Vakili Band – each one experimenting with the wide, untamed possibilities of rock.  

Off the heels of her 2025 full-length release Oceans Of Kansas and East Coast tour, Vakili released her first live EP, Live Wire on May 8, 2026, an in-studio, live audio and video recording of songs named for what fans and critics alike say is a perfect description of her charismatic performance style.  For this stripped down and intimate six-song release, Vakili called upon her collaborator, the Grammy-Award winning, Emmy-nominated producer/engineer Reed Turchi, to produce the EP at his studio Second Take Sound (now Voyager Sound) in New York City.  Live Wire reimagines old favorites and introduces new songs showcasing her emotionally raw, live sound – a genre-blending fusion of blues, rock, and art rock elements, backed by poetic storytelling. 

Forbidden

FORBIDDEN

Godfathers in the Bay Area metal scene, Forbidden have returned with their first album in 16 years to unleash 12 fierce, uncompromising, and supremely progressive songs which signal an almighty return. Forbidden will be released by BLKIIBLK Records on ________and charts a defiant journey through scything riffs, incredible melodies, 24 karat lead guitars, simply thunderous drums and bass, plus the studio debut of Norman Skinner (Niviane & Imagika) whose soaring vocals elevate the material to unprecedented levels. Conceived by founder and guitarist Craig Locicero alongside his creative brother, drummer Chris Kontos, the foundational energy of bassist Matt Camacho, the versatility and poise of guitarist Jeremy Von Epp, and Skinner’s voracious fresh approach, Forbidden sees the band arriving at their finest hour with their richest-ever line-up.

With Skinner stepping up to take on lyrical duties, Forbidden takes a fierce and uncompromising look into the eyes of our times without taking sides, instead imploring people to recognize the false conflicts created by the current society and how they can conquer and rise above them. Take the blistering roar of “Single Point Failure”, the beautiful orchestral savagery of “Flower of Life”, and the relentless charge of “Burning The Lungs Of Earth.” There’s also the mid-paced brooding power of “Psyclops,” the twisting, winding power force of “Sycophantasy” featuring guest vocals from Mastodon’s Brann Dailor, and a thunderous ode to women “The Burden” featuring guest vocals from Kayla Dixon. In addition, Forbidden pay homage to classic American heavy metal band Savatage in the shape of a malevolent and mesmeric cover of “Sirens”, which embraces Greek mythology.

Recorded, produced and engineered at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California with engineer and co-producer Zack Ohren, Forbidden is the the resounding realization of a band which has finally found inner-peace, and furious cohesion, in expressing its true passionate angst and incredible metal heart.

EVERYDAY FANTASTIC

EVERYDAY FANTASTIC

Pretend your life is a movie 🫂🎸

Everyday Fantastic is a three-piece indie band from Chicago, USA.

Silvis

SILVIS

Silvis is an indie rock band known for their infectious flavor influenced by late2000s/early2010s indie rock, indie pop, and math rock. With their debut album “A Tendency to Seek Distraction”, the band continues to make waves touring the album around the midwest. Whether playing intimate venues or outdoor festivals, Silvis brings high energy and infectious songwriting to every performance. They live for the excitement of live shows and the connection it brings to the fans.

FRESHMAN

Freshman is a Chicago alternative band blending Midwest emo, shoegaze, and melodic hardcore. Inspired by the atmosphere of Deftones, loathe, and Bad Omens; the emotional honesty of Modern Baseball, The Story So Far and Title Fight, and the heaviness of Thornhill, Spiritbox, Footballhead. the band delivers soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and emotional filled vocals to make an immersive and distinct sound. With their newest album “You’re Starting To Look Like A Stranger” coming soon the band is looking to soar to stardom.

KRIS CORTEZ

Kr!s Cortez is a three-piece band (Kristian Hernandez – lead vocalist; Connor “Dak Holiday” Hudak – electric guitar; and Jacob “Jig” Slivinkski – drums) based in Chicago, IL. Drawing inspiration from Deftones, Pierce the Veil, and Bring Me The Horizon, Kr!s Cortez blends pop-punk melodies, metal aggression, and hardcore energy to create a sound that feels equally cathartic and chaotic. Unapologetically authentic to their core, Kr!s Cortez embraces the beauty in their flaws and the humanity in their mistakes. With self-acceptance rooted in every song, their fans can’t help but feel seen and understood.

Through word of mouth and grassroots promotion, Kr!s Cortez quickly transformed their online presence into a real-world community, drawing packed crowds to their debut live performances. With an unexpected high level of production for DIY shows, Kr!s Cortez has transformed inconspicuous small room sets into larger than life arena-sized rock shows. Kr!s Cortez’s live energy spills beyond the stage, with fans meeting their rockstar energy head-on, transforming each performance into something communal and liberating. As Kr!s Cortez always says, “Never change who you are, f*ck yeah.”

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BADLUV

badluv, born and raised in Ambridge Pennsylvania, a small town just outside of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, grew up with a drive and determination to get his voice heard across the world, through the naysayers and doubters around him, he lets his passion and enthusiasm for music shine through hoping to connect with each and every person who has related to his music.

TONI ELLIOTT BELL & THE GENTLEMAN TRIO

Kaya

KAYA

The success of Kaya, an openly bisexual, fabulously flamboyant cross-dresser, was a wake-up call for Japan’s notoriously conservative music industry. Born Tatsuya Kasei on July 17, 1983 in Tokushima, he started out in music in 1999 under the name Hime (Princess) in the short-lived visual kei bands Meties and Isola, but his career really started to take off when he met Hora, keyboardist of the band Velvet Eden. In 2001, they formed the gothic electro-industrial duo Rudolf Steiner, named after the 19th century Austrian mystic. They attracted the attention of famous producer Mana — former guitarist of the massively successful Malice Mizer — who signed them to his own label, changing their name to Schwarz Stein (pseudo-German for Black Stone). At the same time, Hime changed his stage name to Kaya, after the name of the legendary bird karyoubinka. Kaya’s clear, pure, yet powerful tenor was especially suited to Hora’s dark electronic music, and the duo’s two albums, New Vogue Children and Artificial Hallucination, acquired cult status both in Japan and around the world, especially in Europe. In 2004, they split over musical differences, disappeared from the scene for two years, then reunited briefly in the project Another Cell before launching solo careers.

ADDED COLOR

ADDED COLOR

Added Color is a 3 piece alternative rock band based in Brooklyn, NY. Born out of the violent, chaotic yet equally beautiful Sao Paulo, Brazil, brothers Daniel and Kiko grew up absorbing the juxtapositions between Brazil’s social injustice and musical richness. They brought these influences to Brooklyn, NY where they met Tim to create the hard hitting, emotional rollercoaster that is Added Color.

GUTTER PUNK

“alternative electronic/experimental pop”

JOSE ISRAEL

Jose Israel is of Chicago & the band Rotundos.

The DIY recording project started with the March 2022 release of “9/13 in Chicago” Since then Jose has released 4 LP’s & 3 EP’s, all spanning an eclectic set of genres.

“The record reflects the adventurousness seen in Israel’s band. Stars in My Eyes” is part mid-tempo indie rock ballad, part jazz-pop, and “Waiting in the Sitting Room” similarly combines fine-edged rock music with outside influences to intriguing ends. This is To Live in Brief Wonder, and we have to either take it or leave it as is. I’ll take it” – Rosy Overdrive

KENDALL CARTER

I make music and take pictures

TRASH PANDA

Raccoon Based Slammin’ Deathgrind from FL

Carnotura

CARNOTURA

From the depths of north Chicago arises Carnotura! Formed in February 2024 by vocalist and guitarist Gerardo Mejia and guitarist Anthony Malkowski. Months later, bassist Edwin Hake and drummer Jack Thom joined in on the journey of absolute metal.

However, in 2026, Carnotura welcomed Felipe Lopez as their new bassist, kicking off a new era!

They’ve sought to incorporate raw energy into their music for the new generation of rock n’ roll with face-melting riffs, rumbling bass, and slashing drums. Carnotura is the new definition of heavy f#@kin’ metal!

Scarsin

SCARSIN

METAL from Chicago, IL/Gary,IN

Raider

RAIDER

Thrash Metal from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Jason Blake & Brandon White

JASON BLAKE & BRANDON WHITE

Jason Blake & Brandon White bring richly layered instrumental progressive music to the stage through the unique pairing of twelve-string Warr guitar and drums. Together, they expand Blake’s orchestral approach into a dynamic live performance that captures the power of a full band while retaining the intimacy of two musicians on stage. Blake, whose innovative approach to the Warr guitar has earned praise as “one of the most distinguished technicians on the Warr” (Betreutes Proggen), uses the instrument to create the depth, interplay, and sonic scope of a full ensemble, while White’s dynamic drumming brings those compositions to life with power, nuance, and spontaneity. Drawing from Blake’s acclaimed solo catalog and the music of Aziola Cry, the duo blends progressive rock, jazz fusion, and cinematic storytelling into performances that are both technically adventurous and emotionally resonant.

The Handsome Devilz

THE HANDSOME DEVILZ

The Handsome Devilz are Chicago’s longest-running live tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey. Founded in 2009 by siblings of the De La Mora family – with deep roots in the Chicago music scene. This revered act has been capturing the authentic live sound and energy of Moz and Marr for over 17 years.

CLIFFHANGER

Chicago’s Cliffhanger makes melodic, heavy-hitting pop punk that’s as raw as it is anthemic. After cutting their teeth with sold-out shows and relentless DIY drive, the band spent the past year building something bigger: a 13-song album packed with the soaring energy of Neck Deep and the punchy grit of Four Year Strong.

From reckless hope to quiet resolve, love, lust, grief, and all that’s in between, Cliffhanger’s latest work digs deep into the moments that break us and the reasons we keep fighting. Armed with heavy guitars, massive hooks, and a relentless drive, Cliffhanger is poised to break new ground.

FLESHCRAWL

Old school death metal est. 1987
The new album “Epitome of Carnage”, out June 12, 2026 via DMG powered by Reigning Phoenix Music

SOUTHEND SAL

United by surf and bonded by music, Southend SAL is impassioned hardcore punk expressing the visceral lifestyle and core experiences from over 100 years of combined surfing the Southend of Great Lake Michigan. All members of Southend SAL surf these waters. Welcome to our playground.

Geezer Senior

GEEZER SENIOR

Geezer Senior is a unique Chicago-based psychedelic punk rock band.

Sicard Hollow

SICARD HOLLOW

Sicard Hollow is a four-piece progressive bluegrass band who formed with a mutual passion for pushing the boundaries of genre. Heavily influenced by the Grateful Dead and New Grass Revival, these young pickers bring new energy to a timeless style with a combination of fearless improvisation and instrumental prowess.

The Velvet Snakes

THE VELVET SNAKES

Psychedelic garage rock from Ypsilanti MI

SHWARMA

Psychedelic Denver 5 piece that dabbles with every genre under the sun.

Pretty Crooked

PRETTY CROOKED

Based and located in the Chicagoland area, Pretty Crooked is a band with grunge roots consisting of 4 members that all met in 2021. Pretty Crooked’s new EP, “The Ground,” released in early 2024 which further evolves their sound. Pretty Crooked’s debut album, “Crooked Mind,” released in 2023 and envelops heavy and crunchy yet beautiful and sweet guitar and bass tones that pair together perfectly with loud and intricate drums that fill the room with a harrowing passion that leaves you wanting to hear more. Fully immerse your ears in this river of brand new but somewhat familiar sound inspired by 90s grunge and hard rock. For anyone wanting to delve back into that nostalgic sound from the early 90s, this is for you. Guidance for listening: speakers all the way up.

Quentin-Cal

QUENTIN CAL

Combining the familiar sounds of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Talking Heads with the heavy, chaotic energy of alternative rock, Quentin Cal is forging a niche entirely his own. With his inventive guitar playing and difficult-to-pin-down songwriting, he is quickly making a name for himself as one of the most exciting acts to come out of the underground scene.

ASHLEY LAHAY

Ashley is originally from a small town in Wisconsin, where she gets her country roots. Nowadays she loves to blend her roots with influences from Indie rock and Rnb, creating a sound unique to her and her band Postcards. But nothing makes her feel more at home than playing folk!

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WESTHEAD

speaks too much. westhead is the project of maxwell j. difrisco

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE “RATED R”

Rated R (also known on vinyl as Rated X and Rated RX on the 2010 deluxe edition) is the second studio album by American rock band Queens of the Stone Age. It was released on June 6, 2000, by Interscope Records. Rated R was the band’s first album for the label, as well as their first to feature bassist Nick Oliveri and vocalist Mark Lanegan.

The album was a critical and commercial success and became the band’s breakthrough album, peaking at number 54 in the UK and eventually being certified gold by the BPI. Two singles were released from Rated R: “The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret” and “Feel Good Hit of the Summer”, with the former helping the band reach mainstream popularity.

Russ Baum

RUSS BAUM

Russ is known for fusing influences of Townes Van Zandt, Jack Johnson, Authority Zero, Green Day and Kendrick Lamar. Today his fanbase is fueled by extensive tours across North America, Central America and the United Kingdom.Today Russ is opening for bands like ROME, Ballyhoo!, Bumpin Uglies, Jakobs Castle and Joey Harkum while headlining his own tours in between. A far cry from the small town of Martinsville, Indiana where he began.

Russ Baum near railway tracks, grayscale background.
Back in 2016 Russ gained regional recognition and received his 3rd consecutive award for best Folk/Countryand overall artist in Indianapolis per popular news source NUVO magazine while leading duo Russ Baum and Huck Finn.

AND THEN SOME

EF & ERNESHA

DANNY BOY

CO

Krononaut

KRONONAUT

heavy, dark, psyche/prog for end-of-times. yike lu /guitar – pat connor /guitar – scheitler /bass guitar and voice – christian barta /drums

N8NOFACE

N8NOFACE

Everyone likes to romanticize the working class. It’s easy to fool yourself into thinking you understand a perspective because you saw it in a netflix doc or read something from a best selling “culture” critic. But what if you’re on the other side of that story, focused on survival, watching the world pay attention to all the wrong things, waking up each day fighting to get to the next.

What if the sci-fi dystopian future happening this very minute, is your reality, and all you have is a guitar, cheap synthesizer, old computer and a tangled rusty voice?

That’s the constant starting-line embraced by N8NOFACE.

Originally from Tucson, N8NOFACE made his way to LA to double down on the visual, audio and live expression naturally running through his veins. While his influences range from Suicidal Tendencies to Stones Throw compilations of minimal wave music, his sound can be uniquely classified as the past, present and future heartbeat of the real LA. A dirty melding of 80s/90s nostalgic synthpunk combined with the amalgamation of chaos heard in grimy soundcloud rap tapes.

N8NOFACE screams for those left behind, presenting the hard truth of police brutality, mental health, and the untold stories of the voiceless. His 1-2 minute minimalist distorted dark synth movements challenge every listener to accept what the real world sounds like, and dares the complacent to be shocked out of their musical safety net of never-ending sameness.

Cassette Stress

CASSETTE STRESS

Cassette Stress is a postpunk/darkwave duo from Nashville, TN.
Bass and vox – Hiatt
Drums – Liz

Unvirgin Mary

UNVIRGIN MARY

CHICAGO DEATH ROCK REVIVAL

Moontemple

MOONTEMPLE

Moontemple is a musical exploration of classic metal riffing with a heaviness that invokes modern doom and stoner rock. Moontemple is a solid example of what a love for music can produce. Exploring various sounds and textures you are sure to be left banging your head at minimum, maybe even achieving inner peace or a complete spiritual awakening.

Hall Of The Elders

HALL OF THE ELDERS

Hall Of The Elders revives traditional ‘crabcore’ styles of early metalcore with an infused set of electronic melodies and choirs. They are known for touring in a school bus and for their energetic stage choreography. In 2018 the band performed over 60 shows across the US, including many dates on Vans Warped Tour. Their sophomore EP, ‘BALLS DEEP’ reached #4 on the Independent Artists BillBoard chart, as well as #21 Hard Rock Albums summer of 2018.

HICKOIDS

The Hickoids are a long-running cowpunk band that trace their roots to mid-1980’s Austin. The band was inducted to the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2014 and since reforming in 2006 has toured extensively around the U.S. and Europe.

Groovy Love Vibes

GROOVY LOVE VIBES

Groovy Love Vibes is a band that came out of the Punk / Underground music scene that got started in the Elgin, Illinois / Fox Valley area back in the late 80’s, and into the 90’s. Formed in 1992, what started as a simple Power-Trio Rock concept evolved over time and became a band that was pre-occupied with expanding their musical horizons.

Drawing from a variety of influences to shape their sound, GLV was able to play with a variety of bands from different genres. Bands that GLV shared the stage with include: The Smoking Popes, Apocalypse Hoboken, Tommyrot, Zen Guerilla, The Handsome Family, Madball, Thought Industry, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Screeching Weasel, Trenchmouth, Malhavoc, Morgue, Judge Nothing, Mount Shasta, Body Bag, Slapstick, The Bollweevils, Usherhouse, Thud, Schlong and more.

The band broke up in 1995. In 2009, the band re-united for a series of shows, all of which were well attended. Since then, GLV has re-united on a few more occasions based on requests to have the band play again, even to perform at fundraisers for local causes. In 2024, Groovy Love Vibes is together again! This time working on new material and is interested in playing shows in today’s scene.

The Matriarch

THE MATRIARCH

he Matriarch is a queer, indie rock/folk pop duo based in Chicago, IL, made up of Mal Babcock and Mal Benoit- two best friends who share a name, a home, and a creative codependency that works too well.

Their songs are a celebration of shared human experience and a testament to the
transformative nature of art.

EMILY HOW

EMILY HOW

There is a refreshing catharsis that Emily How’s music evokes, tapping in to feelings that feel so familiar but often lay dormant beneath the surface. Through dynamic compositions and thoughtful lyrics, How crafts gripping stories and shares vulnerable moments that resonate without overstatement. Her vocal performances are both controlled and deeply felt – as consistent in live performance as they are on studio recordings. Combining elements of indie, folk, rock, and shoegaze, How’s sound feels expansive while staying intimate at its core. Following the release of her debut album, How Are You Lately?, she’s emerging as a compelling new voice in indie rock.

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CLOVERS DAUGHTER

clovers daughter is the indie pop/alternative project of Minneapolis-based songwriter Noor Shami. The Palestinian-American artist blends the emotional honesty of Big Thief, the depth of Ethel Cain, and the dreamy textures of The Marías into an intimate yet expansive indie pop sound.

clovers daughter’s debut EP, Bittersweet (2025), introduced her introspective approach to songwriting, exploring the push and pull of young relationships through themes of nostalgia, uncertainty, and connection. Later that year, she released her debut album, Am I Worth It?, a 10-track project centered on the aftermath of betrayal and the emotional patterns that linger long after a relationship ends. Her second EP, Fragile Feeling (2026), builds on those themes with a more refined perspective, examining vulnerability, miscommunication, and the complexities of intimacy with clarity and restraint.

In under two years, clovers daughter has toured with Darlingside and BabyJake, surpassed 180,000 streams on Spotify, and was named Artist of the Month by The Current in June 2026. With her sophomore album set for an August 2026 release, clovers daughter will bring her dynamic live show across the Midwest on a regional tour starting in August through September.

The Beautiful Mothers

THE BEAUTIFUL MOTHERS

The Beautiful Mothers craft a unique blend of Midwest punk and hard-hitting rock that pulses and swirls with rhythmic explosiveness.

KYLE J-E

Kyle J(Dash)E
Organ, Pianos, Synths, Harpejji

SCHRACHEE

SCHRACHEE

Chillest Them (f.k.a. Schrachee) is a collaborative soul-rock project based in chicago. it’s funk for an existential crisis.

for fans of Vulfpeck, Lawrence, Alabama Shakes, & Hiatus Kaiyote.

BARRY & THE FOUNTAINS

Barry Jean Fontenot is an alternative soul singer (Louisiana-born, Ozark-raised, Chicago-based) whose deep soul cuts are perfect for fans of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, and whose eclectic compositions bring to mind influences as diverse as Steely Dan, David Bowie, and Kurt Cobain. Barry aired on season 27 of The Voice and have been featured on NBC, the Bring Back Soul Music podcast, and local outlets up and down the Mississippi River Valley. He’s performed at venues at The Green Mill in Chicago and The Den Theater in Chicago, Cafe Wha in NYC, and Dan Electro’s in Houston, among others, and has been touring through the United States over the past year. Barry recently released multiple singles, including the upbeat but thought-provoking Missing and Prayer, the leading single from upcoming epic soul opera rooted in Sumerian myth, on Spotify and other music streaming platforms. Barry is currently in the studio recording an EP and the soul opera.

THE STEVE’S

Glitched Out

GLITCHED OUT

Chicago Punk Rock
Members from Butchered, Cut and Run, and The Land Before Tim

Hebi-No-Melody

HEBI NO MELODY

“Hebi No Melody” is a duo between “Shira” and “Arrow” Hailing from NYC, Arrow is your local, serpentine, metalhead idol! As one of the East Coast’s first solo screamers, he aims to show off the alternative side of chika idol culture.

Jenni-Bon

JENNI BON

Jenni Bon is the idol that will make your heart smile! Made up of sugar (twice!) and everything nice, she’ll make you fall in love with her sweet magic!

Yumeiro Picnic

YUMIERO PICNIC

Radiating passion and enthusiasm, Yumeiro Picnic is an idol duo aiming to share the heartwarming spirit of chika idol culture and make fresh memories with you. Let’s all work together to liven up the stage! With good company, every day’s a picnic 🧺

Purrgatory

PURRGA†ORY

uwwr, Shushu, and Gloom make up PURRGA†ORY, a subculture kaigai idol group based in the east coast. Their music, produced by death voice leader uwwr, combines metalcore and electronic j-pop for high energy stages!

Islander

ISLANDER

Islander creates music that challenges the status quo, blending raw energy and heartfelt authenticity to connect with listeners on a deeper level. Rooted in honesty and a relentless passion for art, the band seeks to inspire resilience, spark introspection, and give a voice to those who feel unseen in a world of apathy and conformity. Having toured with Korn, Papa Roach, Corey Taylor, Babymetal, I Prevail,, P.O.D., Nothing More, and many more, Islander has earned multiple Billboard-Charting singles and even a Loudwire Album of the Year award. Standing as a beacon of individuality and community, the band remains committed to pushing boundaries while staying true to their core values of integrity and emotional expression. 
 “Creativity gets an A+” – HR of BAD BRAINS 


“These guys just might be the new force in heavy rock” – Alternative Press


 Album Of The Year Award – Loudwire 
 
 “A unique, sick band with great songs.” – Brian “Head” Welch of KORN

SMOOCH3 WALLACE X THEE X-PERIANZ

Music Artist, Actor, Comedian, Brand Ambassador, Entrepreneur

Rareforms

RAREFORMS

*Stephanie*
*Chris*
*Danny*

Rareforms is a power psych band, created in the spirit & tradition of garage rock echo madness.

Gavn!

GAVN!

To be honest, I’m not a perfect person. There have been a lot of times in my life I’ve felt grief, guilt, remorse, heartache, and so many more impactful emotions. The music you hear is mostly reflective of that. I’m conscious of the fact that I create my own destiny and will suffer the course of my own consequences. Truth is, we’ve all been through stuff, but I think at the end of the day I’m never looking to use it as an excuse but more so a reason to explain why things happen the way they do. Now, at 28 years old, I feel like I’m starting to hopefully change and grow my soul into the person that I was always meant to be before falling down the path of least resistance. Nonetheless, there’s no way I’ll ever be perfect, but I’ve been told it’s never too late to try.

Thank you for giving me a chance & god bless.

Orange Dog Club

ORANGE DOG CLUB

Orange Dog Club is an up and coming Indie Garage Rock project led by Tim Turner (M.S.) As a result of their electrifying performances and quality Indie tunes, critics remain excited to see what’s next for Orange Dog Club. contact: orangedogclubband@gmail.com

KCFROMDACHI

KCFROMDACHI

KCFROMDACHI is an award-winning actor and recording artist from Chicago’s South Side. Since beginning his acting career in 2015 and music career in 2018, KC has stood out by blending cinematic storytelling with music, bringing his songs to life through powerful visuals and energetic live performances.

Known for his upbeat, rave-like stage presence, KC has performed at venues such as the House of Blues Chicago and Reggies Chicago. His upcoming project, “Shock,” is set for release in late 2026, with more performances coming to cities nationwide.

MIKEYO

I go by the name Mikeyo Music!!! I grew up in the church, singing gospel, and I converted over to being an artist and 2019.. my biggest drive for my passion is my kids. I just want them to know that they can do anything that they put their hearts in their minds to. They have the keys to their Dreams… I consider myself a artist, not necessarily connected to just one genre. I just love doing good music. My biggest goal as an artist is to impact people in the best way by making feel good music.

G.S The Brand

G.S THE BRAND

G.S The Brand is an R&B/Hip-Hop artist from the southwest side of Chicago, known for blending smooth melodies with authentic, street-rooted storytelling. His sound bridges emotional depth and rhythmic energy, creating records that connect with a wide and diverse audience.

He has built a growing catalog of music, with standout tracks including “Good Pussy,” “My Everything,” “Get It,” and the steppers R&B favorite “Jammin.” G.S The Brand has also delivered strong live performances, opening for artists such as Tank, Soulja Boy, Keke Wyatt, Young Dro, Mario, and Sammie.

A career highlight includes attending the BET Awards 2011, reflecting his early presence within major industry spaces. With a focus on consistency and growth, G.S The Brand continues to build his brand and expand his reach in the R&B/Hip-Hop scene.

Freshly Craven Face

FRESHLY CARVEN FACE

Death Metal/Grindcore trio from Joplin, Missouri.

She Says Yes

SHE SAYS YES

she says yes she says naw she says maybe

what does she say?

she says yessington 🫀