Sessions @33

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.&n...

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 th...

Emma Heller is a singer-songwriter from Bremen, IN. She is passionate about using words and music to convey the intricacies of life and emotion. Her music is available on all major streaming platforms.     Setlist:  Fatal Flaw  As You Will Be  A light  Onie (Cover by The Electric Prunes)    Band members and instruments:  Emma Heller- Guitar/Vocals ...

 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...

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 Rodri...

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,...

Violet Clare, the moniker used by 20-year-old Violet Bowdle, is an alternative indie folk singer-songwriter based in Chicago. Originally from East Grand Rapids, Michigan, a town she has referred to as her muse, she began writing stories of all kinds as soon as she could hold a pencil. She grew up engulfed by folk and songwriter classics from her father, like Joni Mitchell, The Kinks, and Nick Drak...

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:     ZaP!  Cherry Cola   So Much  Venus and Bacchus (Cover by Saetia)    Members: Noreen B...

Underwear is the solo recording project of Annalise Panken, live they are joined by bassist Luca Cece and drummer Alex DeRango. Words and phrases used to describe Underwear’s sound include but are not limited to: spiky, lo-fi, freaky, jangle-worship, Beatles-esque, and “certainly something.”     Setlist:   In The Dark  Betty And Rita In Another Life  Wouldn’t You Like...

The Raspberry Jams are an up-and-coming teenage melodic art punk band from Chicago. They are a genre bending and genre defying duo since coming together in 2023. Their sound encompasses elements of rockabilly, garage rock, punk, post punk, emo and grunge. Lyrically they are both poetic and visceral, crafting personal experience, biting social commentary, fictional dreamscapes and modern teenage li...

  The Lou Bega of punk rock. Supercorp is based in Chicago and will be releasing its debut album in 2025. Come see them play throughout the Chicago area.          Setlist:    Landlocked Island  Drog  Cop Party  Paperface (Weezer cover)    Band:  Anthony Corbo - guitar & vocals  Richard Daniels - drums  Garrett...

Raised in the backyards and basements of Chicago’s music scene, Side Hug got their start with late night songwriting and intimate jam sessions, laying the foundation for their debut EP, Also (2017). A nostalgic fusion of folk and indie rock, the EP's anchor is “Velvet,” a song that balances upbeat rhythms with reflective, slower moments.  The addition of Allan Cardenas on lead guitar and...

Eraserbaby is a 4-piece sparkly emo rock band from Chicago, IL making music about being young, hot, gay, and confused. The independent band’s debut EP “everyone here is having fun” is a seven-track, emotional alt-rock opus exploring themes of anxiety, depression, anger, loss, queerness, and religious trauma— coming together to create a work that is as therapeutic as it is fun.      Setli...

Pure Intention is a Chicago-based three-piece punk rock band that pushes the boundaries of punk to new levels. Not only have they toured extensively throughout Illinois, but they also have had several tours across the United States.      Setlist:    1. Psychiatry Kills  2. No Control   3. Underdog’s Prophet   4. Bullet by Misfits     Members: &nbsp...

Monroe is a Chicago-based four-piece comprised of childhood friends Ellison Lowman and Seth Gates. Since their formation in 2017, they have been pushing the boundaries of modern pop with their eclectic sound and innovative approach to music. Born from a simple Instagram post, Monroe's journey began with a shared passion for music that has grown into a unique artistic vision. Influenced by a wide r...

Maddie Hanna is a 23 year old independent pop artist from the south suburbs of Chicago. She blends different styles of pop, r&b, lo-fi, and indie music to create her own unique sound. Inspired by artists such as Kali Uchis, Alina Baraz, Doja Cat and The Marías, Maddie creates a listening experience that leaves listeners in the clouds.     Names of the Songs:     1.Purple He...

Jupiter Flynn is a young singer-songwriter born in Amsterdam. They started composing at the age of six, and has lived in Tokyo, New York, Sydney and Frankfurt and is now based in Berlin. She just released her EP in July and her debut album in November 2022, which they recorded with their producer Pola Roy (drummer of Wir sind Helden) in his studio. Her compositions are of a fragile, light-footed i...

Gorilla Tuesday is a Chicago rock band fronted by songwriter Jimmy Brown with guitarist Matt Shack, drummer Mick Smith, and bassist Steve Trifilio. Since April 2023, the band has produced songs running the gamut from indie pop to folk-rock. Their spirited acoustic rhythms combine with heavy electric solos to create engaging takes on each genre the band dips into.      In theme, Gorilla T...

Shadan Red is an emerging musician that is constantly contradicting herself and trying to balance who she is and who she wants to be in her music. Through her mature, insightful, and occasionally moody lyrics, she tries her best to make her listeners feel a little less alone. Her music is ready for your interpretation on all streaming platforms.    Setlist:   Originals – ...

Lauren Kenyon began her minimalist indie-rock mischief in her childhood bedroom with a phone and the garageband app. She slowly developed her sore-throat style that only the D.I.Y approach can elevate. Twocell has been likened to that of simplistic folk rock following artists like Alex G, Angel Olsen, and Brittle Brian. With poetic yet bare lyrics that capture the feeling of loneliness along with...

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)  J...

Daundry is a post-punk shoegaze trio hailing from the vibrant music scene of Chicago. Formed in August 2022, the band consists of Ian Kloehn (guitar/lead vocals), Sebastian Jones (drums/vocals), and Katrina Hildebrandt (bass/vocals). With their diverse musical backgrounds and influences, Daundry creates a captivating blend of grunge and shoegaze that resonates with audiences.      ...

Mateo Suarez & The Public Ear is the rock-fusion project led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Mateo Suarez, combining elements of jazz, latin, funk, soul and more with rock and blues through him and his band The Public Ear. Inspired by Frank Zappa, WAR, and Traffic, the band is full of talent- featuring a lineup of Trilian Krug & Oliver Schwed on drums, Angelo Flores on keys, Benicio...

Straight from the horse’s mouth, Steeplechase blends together folk, rock, and indie twang into a good ole time without reining in vulnerability. They are currently playing in and around the city of Chicago.    Setlist:     Employee Bathroom  You and Your Friends   Love Her  “Linger” (The Cranberries Cover)    Band Members:  Cierra Gonzale...

Asa Lecourbier was born in New Orleans and trained himself to sing by listening to an extensive catalog of old school R&B records. He is an acting major in his sophomore year at Columbia College Chicago, and loves meeting new people and challenging himself to do new things, He recently released a self-produced R&B mixtape dedicated to his clothing brand called "Lecourbier.”     B...