Sessions @33

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.ins...

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...

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  ...

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 Chicag...

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  Juli...

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...

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...

Bio: Bread On Fork  Bread on Fork is a 6-piece soul-fusion band from Chicago that draws on the individual inspirations of their members, ranging from jazz and neo-soul to psych rock and folk. They seek to remain lighthearted and recognize the joy of music while writing about the experiences of being young adults in the contemporary age and the range of emotions and challenges that follow. The...

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. Set List: 1. Stone...

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.  Set List: 1. Magic sunglasses 2. Future 3. Ghost (by Justin Bieber)&nb...

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. The project is a reflection of the infinite possibilities within music, filtered through a personal and distinct pers...

Sunset Drip is a Chicago based band influenced by Rock, Psychedelic, Pop, Alternative, Metal, Punk, Lo-fi, Industrial, and more, with countless influences. Johnny P Stevens (Guitar/Vocals), Nick Vasaitis (Drums), and Julian Becker (Guitar/Vocals) had been in separate bands a couple years before the pandemic in 2020. In the summer of 2022, Nick introduced Julian to Johnny, and the three musicians i...

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...

Intoner’s coalescence of sound cannot be constrained to one genre. The Chicago band practices a self-defined class of distorted noise, evocative lyrics and a reverberating energy that lends itself to the buzzing life of the city’s underground scene. Whether it’s somebody’s basement or an established Chicago venue, there’s a reason why concertgoers dub themselves “Intoned” after a show: there’s not...

The rising artist She Blushes Rose, a powerhouse vocalist filled with emotion, heart, and passion leaves her audience feeling touched by the authenticity of her feeling and voice. Since a young age, She Blushes Rose has had a love for music, taste in older genres, and learning guitar. Now at Columbia College Chicago, she is producing her own music to the world, posting covers on YouTube, singing a...

Tankoo The Goat is a 19-year-old sophomore music major with an acting minor at Columbia College Chicago. Originally from the west side of Chicago, he is an artist, rapper, singer, and dancer. His music, according to him, “Is a dedication to my mom who passed away”. Additionally, he wants to “show others that you can do anything you put your mind to”. Influences include the following: Chris Brown,...

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. Set List: 1. Crude Camaro 2. Tel Aviv 3. My Favela 4. Hold On, I'm Comin' (by Sam & Dave) Links to DZ Riley: https://www.instagram.com/dz_rile...

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. Set List: 1. How?  2. Dead Body  3. Young & B...

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. An album and several EPs later, they are more determined than ever to keep growing as writers and performers. Currently comprised of Chris Rieger, LJ Galdo, Julian Race, and Chris Zi...

Emerging from the northwest suburbs, Top Deck is a 4-piece alternative/emo/shoegaze band that has been making music for over 2 years. Their style is all over the place, as seen on their debut mixtape, “Don’t Lose Your Footing” , containing songs that range from chill indie pop tracks to atmospheric emo songs. Top Deck isn’t so much an idea, or an image; simply put, it’s just four guys trying their...

Yin Waster is the musical project from Griffin Mang and Gabe Huff. Founded in 2016 as a solo recording project by Griffin, Gabe soon joined while both were attending Columbia College Chicago. Shortly after, the duo began playing shows around the city as well as recording, producing and releasing their own songs in their own style which they lovingly refer to as "Gas Station Folk''....

Moonsyde began in the fall of 2021 with Clint Moon and Chris Kenji Brenden meeting through the Hip Hop Collective (currently known as HIDEOUT) at the University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign. Through their musical connections on campus, they were joined by Zuhair Ali, Matt Mak, Ryan Martin, Diego Orellana and Will Penne. They are actively working to finish their debut EP. Along the way they teame...

Originally from a small town in Wisconsin, Ashley Lahay is excited to be sharing her love for music in the city of Chicago. Her music is a mix of folk and indie pop, with soaring melodies and slice of life anecdotes! Set List: 1. Graduation 2. Someone Song 3. 17 4. All I Want (Kodaline) Links to Ashley Lahay: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_lahay/

Hemlocke is a band that likes to explore the blending of genres from metal and alternative to shoegaze and grunge. With backgrounds from across the US, and musical interests from System of a Down to Karol G, Hemlocke is no stranger to experimentation in their writing. Set List: 1. Blood Ball    2. Obsidian   3. Brackish (by Kittie)  4. Prey    Links to...

Ever wanted the theatrics of emo and the horror of hardcore to smooch a little? May we introduce to you, Chicago's own eerie, dancey, scream-soaked four-piece: Carnivore Mommy. This 4-piece featuring Lauren on vocals, Sage on bass, Nicholas on guitar, and Gabe on drums, is sure to stoke your inner fire. Set List: 1. Mr. Disgusting 2. Flash Gash Cash 3. What Did I Do Wrong? 4. Drink (by Destroy Boy...