Sessions @33

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...

Myskie is a rapper, lyricist, and musician proudly from the Southside of Chicago. He’s always been a performer and musician, but through the struggle of quarantine, he began to take music seriously as a lifestyle and career. He draws influence from artists like J Cole, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, Chance the Rapper and many more. If you forget how to say Myskie, it rhymes with “ain’t nobody like me”.  Set...

Kannon Steinmeyer, guitarist and vocalist from the St. Louis-based psychedelic garage rock band, Lemons, adapts a few songs from the Lemon’s discography for this lone acoustic performance. With crunchy riffs and roaring vocals, Lemons puts on an impassioned must-see performance. Set List: 1. Sweating   2. Fairy Lightning Beam   3. Lower Level   4. Goodbye Bread (by Ty...

Printing House is a vibrant six-piece band electrifying the Chicago music scene with their unique blend of rock, alternative, and soul. Formed by a group of talented musicians who crossed paths at Columbia College Chicago, their synergy and passion for music have captivated audiences throughout the city. Stay tuned, because Printing House is just getting started. Set List: 1. Never in Question&nbs...

Noah Floersch is a Nashville-based 25-year-old artist and songwriter. Born and raised in Nebraska, Floersch developed a sound with folk roots, rock stems, and pop flowers. Since 2018, Floersch has released over 70 original songs, the most notable being “Ghost of Chicago,” “On Your Mind,” and “Love You By Myself.” He recently finished a tour opening for Ricky Montgomery.     Set List: 1. Clean...

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 ! Set List: 1. Dogdays  2. Moshpit...

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. Set List: 1. Fairground  2. You've Heard This Song Before  3. Only Yours  4....

Sweet Hudson is a four-piece alternative rock band from Chicago, largely influenced by the likes of bands such as The Strokes, The Last Dinosaurs, and NUMBER GIRL. The band embraces the jank that is their lives and puts it into the context of their inconsistent sound.   Set List: 1. Lonely Girl   2. Someone Else   3. The Cure  4. Sparks (by Coldplay) Links to Sweet Hudson: https://l...

Kimbelle is a Chicago indie pop band with leanings towards rock, emo, and alternative. The five piece outfit expresses their eclectic sound through a dynamic stage performance that has garnered acclaim from crowds far and wide. Set List: 1. Secret Third Thing  2. Sky King  3. Time Travel Exists  4. Fake Plastic Trees (by Radiohead) Links to Kimbelle: https://www.instagram.com/kimbel...