August 18 & 19, 2018
PABLO SERRANO
Revueltas Award for Music
is a cultural worker raised and based in the immigrant community of Pilsen in Chicago. As the oldest son to undocumented immigrants who came from Durango Mexico, Pablo’s creative work has centered on bridging experiences. As an art teacher, Muralist, Painter, DJ, and founder of The People’s Stage Karaoke and Kombi he is constantly thinking about creative ways to bring people together in a historically segregated Chicago. Pablo cultural philosophy is best expressed as “De Aqui Y De Alla” which implies perpetual hybridity and bringing the best around us together. He is currently working on a mural for the main entrance for Farragut High School, hosts Chicago’s best karaoke dance parties every weekend, and alongside his partners at Kombi organizing and producing the next generation of musical experiences for the city.
Revueltas Award for Music
is a cultural worker raised and based in the immigrant community of Pilsen in Chicago. As the oldest son to undocumented immigrants who came from Durango Mexico, Pablo’s creative work has centered on bridging experiences. As an art teacher, Muralist, Painter, DJ, and founder of The People’s Stage Karaoke and Kombi he is constantly thinking about creative ways to bring people together in a historically segregated Chicago. Pablo cultural philosophy is best expressed as “De Aqui Y De Alla” which implies perpetual hybridity and bringing the best around us together. He is currently working on a mural for the main entrance for Farragut High School, hosts Chicago’s best karaoke dance parties every weekend, and alongside his partners at Kombi organizing and producing the next generation of musical experiences for the city.
HELLO SEAHORSE!
Hello Seahorse! is a Mexican alternative pop band formed in 2005 in Mexico City. The band gained quick recognition as one of the leading acts in Mexican rock pop, placing their first commercial single "Bestia" on regular radio airplay by November 2008. Early releases such as the EP Hoy a las Ocho featured lyrics in both English and Spanish, though latest tracks are solely in the latter; these however deal about nonsense or surrealistic themes
Hello Seahorse! is a Mexican alternative pop band formed in 2005 in Mexico City. The band gained quick recognition as one of the leading acts in Mexican rock pop, placing their first commercial single "Bestia" on regular radio airplay by November 2008. Early releases such as the EP Hoy a las Ocho featured lyrics in both English and Spanish, though latest tracks are solely in the latter; these however deal about nonsense or surrealistic themes
BOSTICH + FUSSIBLE - NORTEC
Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich+Fussible emerged from the burgeoning Tijuana electronic scene, performing a style of music that they invented called Nortec a fusion of Norteño ("from the North") and Techno, documenting the collision between the style and culture of electronica music, characterized by dance beats fused with traditional forms of Mexican music. Over the years, the group has garnered multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations and has toured the globe, gracing the stages of Coachella, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, The Opening Ceremony of the Panamerican Games, Austin City Limits, the Hollywood Bowl, SXSW, Glastonbury, Roskilde and many other countries and continents. Their latest album “Motel Baja” is the third of a trio of albums under the "Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible” banner starting with “Tijuana Sound Machine” and “Bulevar 2000”.
Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich+Fussible emerged from the burgeoning Tijuana electronic scene, performing a style of music that they invented called Nortec a fusion of Norteño ("from the North") and Techno, documenting the collision between the style and culture of electronica music, characterized by dance beats fused with traditional forms of Mexican music. Over the years, the group has garnered multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations and has toured the globe, gracing the stages of Coachella, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, The Opening Ceremony of the Panamerican Games, Austin City Limits, the Hollywood Bowl, SXSW, Glastonbury, Roskilde and many other countries and continents. Their latest album “Motel Baja” is the third of a trio of albums under the "Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible” banner starting with “Tijuana Sound Machine” and “Bulevar 2000”.
SIN COLOR
A South Los Angeles based band is taking the music scene by storm, and transforming traditional styles of music into pop soundscapes. Crisia Regalado lead singer of the band trained in opera singing since she was ten years old, combines her operatic singing voice with pop creating their own unique sound. Sin Color (Without Color) mixes their sound of bossa nova, cumbia, and disco through indie pop, which sparks a shimmering movement and dance experience for their audience.
A South Los Angeles based band is taking the music scene by storm, and transforming traditional styles of music into pop soundscapes. Crisia Regalado lead singer of the band trained in opera singing since she was ten years old, combines her operatic singing voice with pop creating their own unique sound. Sin Color (Without Color) mixes their sound of bossa nova, cumbia, and disco through indie pop, which sparks a shimmering movement and dance experience for their audience.
NANI CASTLE
NYC borough thorough - Bronx-born, Staten Island-raised rapper, dancer & vocalist Emiliana Castillo aka Nani Castle - is the daughter of a Chilean-exile father and rebellious Irish-American mother from Queens. Castle has been working hard since releasing her mixtape Amethyst Tape last year to mysterious acclaim. For her debut album Sin York, she’s back in the studio with longtime musical partner Udachi, who handled full production duties. Castle offers up introspective and experiential lyrics about surviving in New York City as young teacher and artist. She speaks to the Island life-mentality as fast-paced changes masked under the guise of “development” not only threaten the identity of native New Yorkers, but working-class people everywhere. SIN YORK - short for Staten Island, New York - is a love/hate letter to her hometown under these conditions. In a style coined “working-class dance music,” Nani keeps it real and rugged like the streets she commutes through everyday to work with her timbs and ballet shoes in tow, spewing lyrical venom with intelligence and singing towards hope for a higher future.
NYC borough thorough - Bronx-born, Staten Island-raised rapper, dancer & vocalist Emiliana Castillo aka Nani Castle - is the daughter of a Chilean-exile father and rebellious Irish-American mother from Queens. Castle has been working hard since releasing her mixtape Amethyst Tape last year to mysterious acclaim. For her debut album Sin York, she’s back in the studio with longtime musical partner Udachi, who handled full production duties. Castle offers up introspective and experiential lyrics about surviving in New York City as young teacher and artist. She speaks to the Island life-mentality as fast-paced changes masked under the guise of “development” not only threaten the identity of native New Yorkers, but working-class people everywhere. SIN YORK - short for Staten Island, New York - is a love/hate letter to her hometown under these conditions. In a style coined “working-class dance music,” Nani keeps it real and rugged like the streets she commutes through everyday to work with her timbs and ballet shoes in tow, spewing lyrical venom with intelligence and singing towards hope for a higher future.
LADY MIDNIGHT
Lady Midnight (Adriana Rimpel) is a multidisciplinary artist and descendant of Afro and Indigenous healers, musicians, and activists against violence. Her work speaks to collective and individual traumas, providing space for reflection and healing. She is one half of the group Parables of Neptune, a duo with Afrokeys (former keyboardist of Atmoaphere), whose debut EP was awarded among Thr Best Albums of 2017 by The Star Tribune. In addition she was named Best Twin Cities Vocalist of 2017 by The City Pages. As Lady Midnight, she has recorded with international touring artists Bon Iver, P.O.S., Brother Ali, as well as internationally acclaimed icons Common, Moby, Andra Day, and Aloe Blacc, among others. She has dedicated her life to using the arts as a power for change and healing, which is not only reflected in her work with community with youth, communities of color, and LGBTQ communities for over a decade. Her highly anticipated debut album is due for release in the fall of 2018.
Lady Midnight (Adriana Rimpel) is a multidisciplinary artist and descendant of Afro and Indigenous healers, musicians, and activists against violence. Her work speaks to collective and individual traumas, providing space for reflection and healing. She is one half of the group Parables of Neptune, a duo with Afrokeys (former keyboardist of Atmoaphere), whose debut EP was awarded among Thr Best Albums of 2017 by The Star Tribune. In addition she was named Best Twin Cities Vocalist of 2017 by The City Pages. As Lady Midnight, she has recorded with international touring artists Bon Iver, P.O.S., Brother Ali, as well as internationally acclaimed icons Common, Moby, Andra Day, and Aloe Blacc, among others. She has dedicated her life to using the arts as a power for change and healing, which is not only reflected in her work with community with youth, communities of color, and LGBTQ communities for over a decade. Her highly anticipated debut album is due for release in the fall of 2018.
SUSSIE4 (DJ Set)
Sussie 4 was formed in the summer of 1998 in Guadalajara, Mexico, by music producer César Gudiño (keyboards, synths, program systems) and instrumentalist Odín Parada (guitar, percussion, voice). They began experimenting with a fusion of organic and electronic music. With strong influences in French house, their sound mixes Latin rhythms with jazz and pop in avant-garde ways.
Acid Cabaret, Paris Cuba, Electro Song, and other categories do not describe entirely the eclectic mix that Sussie 4 delivers. The term which best defines their sound is the one that gives title to their debut album, Música Moderna (modern music), released in 2002 by Nopal Beat/EMI. Music from this album was featured in a number of popular compilations of electronic music and helped the band become known in the electronic music scene throughout Australia, Japan, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and other countries worldwide.In all four of their studio albums, Sussie 4 have collaborated with various well-known Latin singers and artists, such as Denisse Guerrero of Belanova, Alex Sergi of Miranda!, León Larregui of Zoé, Valentina González, and Ely Guerra.
Sussie 4 was formed in the summer of 1998 in Guadalajara, Mexico, by music producer César Gudiño (keyboards, synths, program systems) and instrumentalist Odín Parada (guitar, percussion, voice). They began experimenting with a fusion of organic and electronic music. With strong influences in French house, their sound mixes Latin rhythms with jazz and pop in avant-garde ways.
Acid Cabaret, Paris Cuba, Electro Song, and other categories do not describe entirely the eclectic mix that Sussie 4 delivers. The term which best defines their sound is the one that gives title to their debut album, Música Moderna (modern music), released in 2002 by Nopal Beat/EMI. Music from this album was featured in a number of popular compilations of electronic music and helped the band become known in the electronic music scene throughout Australia, Japan, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and other countries worldwide.In all four of their studio albums, Sussie 4 have collaborated with various well-known Latin singers and artists, such as Denisse Guerrero of Belanova, Alex Sergi of Miranda!, León Larregui of Zoé, Valentina González, and Ely Guerra.
M.A.K.U SOUNDSYSTEM
is an immigrant band from New York City. With most of its members hailing from Colombia, M.A.K.U embodies an active quest for identity through sound and bodies in motion, and puts on a party for everyday people. Born in 2010 the band has independently released two full-length albums, one EP, and toured across the U.S. with their fiery grooves.
is an immigrant band from New York City. With most of its members hailing from Colombia, M.A.K.U embodies an active quest for identity through sound and bodies in motion, and puts on a party for everyday people. Born in 2010 the band has independently released two full-length albums, one EP, and toured across the U.S. with their fiery grooves.
THE PHILHARMONIK
The newest member of the Sol Life record label, The Philharmonik brings a revitalizing sense of urgency and musical depth to the shallows of the current mainstream Hip Hop landscape. 2016’s self produced Good People sounds like John Legend had a time machine and traveled back to grab J. Dilla, pre-Kardashian Kanye West, and Fredric Chopin to have a jam session. Already capturing the eye of West Coast music lovers and critics alike, the 23 year old phenom is currently working on the follow-up to the contemplative and soulful Good People. The Philharmonik’s self-titled release takes listeners on a journey from soulful R&B and runs the gamut to Funk and Trap to Trip Hop and Future House. Talented and versatile, passionate and personal, The Philharmonik is a refreshingly creative force whether singing, rapping, producing, playing keys, or engineering a session.
The newest member of the Sol Life record label, The Philharmonik brings a revitalizing sense of urgency and musical depth to the shallows of the current mainstream Hip Hop landscape. 2016’s self produced Good People sounds like John Legend had a time machine and traveled back to grab J. Dilla, pre-Kardashian Kanye West, and Fredric Chopin to have a jam session. Already capturing the eye of West Coast music lovers and critics alike, the 23 year old phenom is currently working on the follow-up to the contemplative and soulful Good People. The Philharmonik’s self-titled release takes listeners on a journey from soulful R&B and runs the gamut to Funk and Trap to Trip Hop and Future House. Talented and versatile, passionate and personal, The Philharmonik is a refreshingly creative force whether singing, rapping, producing, playing keys, or engineering a session.
DROMEDARIOS MÁGICOS
It has been 3 years since Dromedarios Magicos was born in the hands of Diego Puerta at the young age of 19 and giving teenage hearts a chance of fall in love to his acoustic folk pop sounds. Originally from the bordering Mexican state of Chihuahua to later making a bold move to Mexico City has only expanded his career with the independent music scene. Now at the age of 22, two EPs and one album later “el drome” as he’s lovingly called by many, has accomplished more than any other musician in such short time, having played over one hundred shows in 2017 and touring all over South America.
It has been 3 years since Dromedarios Magicos was born in the hands of Diego Puerta at the young age of 19 and giving teenage hearts a chance of fall in love to his acoustic folk pop sounds. Originally from the bordering Mexican state of Chihuahua to later making a bold move to Mexico City has only expanded his career with the independent music scene. Now at the age of 22, two EPs and one album later “el drome” as he’s lovingly called by many, has accomplished more than any other musician in such short time, having played over one hundred shows in 2017 and touring all over South America.
BICHO BLANCO
Bicho Blanco is a Mexican live act made up of Ferdinand Gonzales and Bernardo Perez (both formal members of The Guadaloops). The project formed and developed in Mexico City on 2015. With influences and varied trends like micro house, idm, global bass and hip hop (Moderat, Bonobo, Aphex Twin, Flume, Atoms por Peace, Clap! Clap!, J DIlla, and others) Bicho Blanco presents a deep live performance on the dance floor that brings together Afrolatin percussion rhythms, delayed beats, melodic electronic layers and profound lyrics in Spanish.
Bicho Blanco is a Mexican live act made up of Ferdinand Gonzales and Bernardo Perez (both formal members of The Guadaloops). The project formed and developed in Mexico City on 2015. With influences and varied trends like micro house, idm, global bass and hip hop (Moderat, Bonobo, Aphex Twin, Flume, Atoms por Peace, Clap! Clap!, J DIlla, and others) Bicho Blanco presents a deep live performance on the dance floor that brings together Afrolatin percussion rhythms, delayed beats, melodic electronic layers and profound lyrics in Spanish.
BUDAYA
we are an electronic music duo from Guanajuato Mexico formed in 2013. Maya Piña and Tulio Almaraz, as musicians and designers, we project a concrete visual and aesthetic sound, which is reflected in OUR debut EP "Motionless" (2014), as well as in the current production of our first album "Calma" (2016).
They have worked with producers and musicians such as Israel Toledo, Charles Modulation, Ian Corona (Dapuntobeat), Peter Warner and Hans Warner (Les Machi- nes).
In our career we have made productions with Ready Set Sessions (Gdl), Castme (Gto), Pravia music (Gto) and appearance in media such as Vice, remezcla, Picnic, lifeboxset, Central Once, Marvin Magazine Blog, Fang Magazine, Indie Rocks! Magazine, Sopitas, Radio Ibero 90.9 (CDMX) and participated in festivals such as ANHE (2015), Marvin Festival (2016), Festival L4tido (2017) and for first time playing in Pilsen Fest (Chicago).
Synthpop genre is not widely seen in Mexico. however, Budaya has received a very good response by the public and media. Some of them are: SOPITAS & PICNIC
we are an electronic music duo from Guanajuato Mexico formed in 2013. Maya Piña and Tulio Almaraz, as musicians and designers, we project a concrete visual and aesthetic sound, which is reflected in OUR debut EP "Motionless" (2014), as well as in the current production of our first album "Calma" (2016).
They have worked with producers and musicians such as Israel Toledo, Charles Modulation, Ian Corona (Dapuntobeat), Peter Warner and Hans Warner (Les Machi- nes).
In our career we have made productions with Ready Set Sessions (Gdl), Castme (Gto), Pravia music (Gto) and appearance in media such as Vice, remezcla, Picnic, lifeboxset, Central Once, Marvin Magazine Blog, Fang Magazine, Indie Rocks! Magazine, Sopitas, Radio Ibero 90.9 (CDMX) and participated in festivals such as ANHE (2015), Marvin Festival (2016), Festival L4tido (2017) and for first time playing in Pilsen Fest (Chicago).
Synthpop genre is not widely seen in Mexico. however, Budaya has received a very good response by the public and media. Some of them are: SOPITAS & PICNIC
TRILLONES
Productor mexicano que mezcla de forma sumamente inteligente el IDM, ambient, guiños de house y techno con toques latinos que viajan en ritmos de forma geográfica, desde su Mexicali, en la punta noroeste de México, hasta secuencias y baile que nos invitan al trópico. Actualmente promocionando su disco publicado el 5 de marzo de 2018, titulado Tal vez sí existe, placa de larga duración, que se encuentra siendo reseñada actualmente por diversos medios nacionales.
Es sin duda a nivel nacional el más grande arquitecto para construir puentes de lenguaje entre la electrónica y la gente totalmente ajena a ella. No es casualidad que desde sus inicios en 2013 no ha pasado año sin su presencia en festivales: atrae, confunde, mueve emociones y se despide dejándote con el corazón lleno.
Productor mexicano que mezcla de forma sumamente inteligente el IDM, ambient, guiños de house y techno con toques latinos que viajan en ritmos de forma geográfica, desde su Mexicali, en la punta noroeste de México, hasta secuencias y baile que nos invitan al trópico. Actualmente promocionando su disco publicado el 5 de marzo de 2018, titulado Tal vez sí existe, placa de larga duración, que se encuentra siendo reseñada actualmente por diversos medios nacionales.
Es sin duda a nivel nacional el más grande arquitecto para construir puentes de lenguaje entre la electrónica y la gente totalmente ajena a ella. No es casualidad que desde sus inicios en 2013 no ha pasado año sin su presencia en festivales: atrae, confunde, mueve emociones y se despide dejándote con el corazón lleno.
AVANTIST
AVANTIST BY DEFINITION... is to be an Avant Gardist and this term aptly describes the post rock music churned out by four brothers from Chicago. Good art is of war, toil and struggle and the art produced by the brothers in Avantist is eclectic, hard-hitting, infectious, comical and even unpredictable at times. Having little prior musical experience, the brothers have drawn inspiration from everything in their lives, ranging from film, brotherly fracas, and the sound of their father's classically trained Mariachi voice. The result is that Avantist brings you something unique that transcends the singular sub-genre of post rock while still remaining relevant and entertaining. Avantist "Tidalwave" music video.
AVANTIST BY DEFINITION... is to be an Avant Gardist and this term aptly describes the post rock music churned out by four brothers from Chicago. Good art is of war, toil and struggle and the art produced by the brothers in Avantist is eclectic, hard-hitting, infectious, comical and even unpredictable at times. Having little prior musical experience, the brothers have drawn inspiration from everything in their lives, ranging from film, brotherly fracas, and the sound of their father's classically trained Mariachi voice. The result is that Avantist brings you something unique that transcends the singular sub-genre of post rock while still remaining relevant and entertaining. Avantist "Tidalwave" music video.
MR. BOBBY
has made his life about music and entertaining. From the late 90s till now. Known for musical movements such as Profound Image, Profound Music, Androide Kult, MYour House, Custom Vibes, Front 312, Blacklight Blackout and Vice. Djing and organizing parties since his teens. Music changes but the love of music never disappears. Able to play many different genres he gets the chance to be involved in so many different types of events. He has had a chance to mix at some festivals: North Coast Music Festival, Spring Awakening Music Festival, Peacefests and Mixed with greats as Felix Da Housecat, Designer Drugs, Digitalism, Jack Beats, Destructo, Paul Johnson, Midnight Conspiracy, and many more. Full Bio can be found at http://mrbobbysworld.blogspot.com/p/bioinfo.html
has made his life about music and entertaining. From the late 90s till now. Known for musical movements such as Profound Image, Profound Music, Androide Kult, MYour House, Custom Vibes, Front 312, Blacklight Blackout and Vice. Djing and organizing parties since his teens. Music changes but the love of music never disappears. Able to play many different genres he gets the chance to be involved in so many different types of events. He has had a chance to mix at some festivals: North Coast Music Festival, Spring Awakening Music Festival, Peacefests and Mixed with greats as Felix Da Housecat, Designer Drugs, Digitalism, Jack Beats, Destructo, Paul Johnson, Midnight Conspiracy, and many more. Full Bio can be found at http://mrbobbysworld.blogspot.com/p/bioinfo.html
VOJODEYL
Radim Vojtek and Martin Deyl, long-time friends who performed together in a cymbalom ensemble, founded the VojoDeyl Duo in 2016. The impulse came from a popular Czech singer, Aneta Langerová, who invited Radim and Martin to perform with her on her tour.
Radim Vojtek, a graduate of the Jan Deyl Conservatory for the Visually Impaired in Prague with a degree in violin and piano, has been in the public eye since his childhood years. His first achievement came at the age of eleven, when Radim, who was born blind, received the most outstanding talent award from the Czech Radio Foundation at a music festival for blind children. Few years later, the young violinist won the main prize in the Youth and Bohuslav Martinů National Competition. Since 2011 Radim has been performing with the cimbalom ensemble Falešnica.
Martin Deyl has been playing guitar and winning music awards since elementary school. During his boyhood years, he also sang and danced in the children’s folk group Hluk. As a singer of the Kosenka brass band, Martin performed at many international festivals. In high school, he founded the band Alterna, which won the regional competition of high school bands in the Zlín district. Martin graduated from the Prague Conservatory where he studied bass and guitar. Currently, Martin teaches guitar at a Music School in Uherské Hradiště.
At Pilsen Fest, VojoDeyl will be joined by Karolina Magdalena Kupczyk from Poland.
Radim Vojtek and Martin Deyl, long-time friends who performed together in a cymbalom ensemble, founded the VojoDeyl Duo in 2016. The impulse came from a popular Czech singer, Aneta Langerová, who invited Radim and Martin to perform with her on her tour.
Radim Vojtek, a graduate of the Jan Deyl Conservatory for the Visually Impaired in Prague with a degree in violin and piano, has been in the public eye since his childhood years. His first achievement came at the age of eleven, when Radim, who was born blind, received the most outstanding talent award from the Czech Radio Foundation at a music festival for blind children. Few years later, the young violinist won the main prize in the Youth and Bohuslav Martinů National Competition. Since 2011 Radim has been performing with the cimbalom ensemble Falešnica.
Martin Deyl has been playing guitar and winning music awards since elementary school. During his boyhood years, he also sang and danced in the children’s folk group Hluk. As a singer of the Kosenka brass band, Martin performed at many international festivals. In high school, he founded the band Alterna, which won the regional competition of high school bands in the Zlín district. Martin graduated from the Prague Conservatory where he studied bass and guitar. Currently, Martin teaches guitar at a Music School in Uherské Hradiště.
At Pilsen Fest, VojoDeyl will be joined by Karolina Magdalena Kupczyk from Poland.
RIMEL
is a Regional Mexican band formed by sisters: Letty (vocals and bajo quinto), Shely (accordion), Tita (vocals and bass) and Melen (drums). The girls have performed in various important events including the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and Pueblo Fest, one of the largest music festivals in the country. They also collaborated on advertising campaigns with Coors Light and Hohner, an international musical instrument company based out of Germany. Rimel just completed a project where they will be featured in a television series from Nashville called Music Unexplored and are currently working on their next single which will be released in Fall of 2018. Rimel’s goal is to create a stronger presence and awareness of women in Norteño (also known as Regional Mexican) and to expose this style of music that has traditionally been played only in the Latino community—all over the world.
is a Regional Mexican band formed by sisters: Letty (vocals and bajo quinto), Shely (accordion), Tita (vocals and bass) and Melen (drums). The girls have performed in various important events including the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and Pueblo Fest, one of the largest music festivals in the country. They also collaborated on advertising campaigns with Coors Light and Hohner, an international musical instrument company based out of Germany. Rimel just completed a project where they will be featured in a television series from Nashville called Music Unexplored and are currently working on their next single which will be released in Fall of 2018. Rimel’s goal is to create a stronger presence and awareness of women in Norteño (also known as Regional Mexican) and to expose this style of music that has traditionally been played only in the Latino community—all over the world.
ENRIQUE CALDERÓN
Enrique Calderon will be Salsa Dura with his 10pc band
Enrique Calderon will be Salsa Dura with his 10pc band
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CANIKA
The band, formed in 2016 is composed of four members: Pavel Jimenez (vocals, lead guitar), Eddie Rodríguez (guitar), Omar Guitérrez (bass), and Eduardo Torres (drums). Influenced by a wide variety of artists, Canika inspires to think outside-the-box, that space between the music. What you can expect from Canika is a mix of ambient delays, polished guitar driven hooks along with their stage theatrics, and aggressive transitions. |
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FERNANDO DOPPEL
somos una banda con visión a largo plazo, una banda que vence sus dudas día a día y que entiende que no hay fuerza más poderosa que la voluntad y que no hay aliado más importante que la persistencia. |
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FUNDAMENTAL KINK
With Isaac on lead guitar, Tommie on rhythm, Victor on drums, Mark on the bass, and Luis coming in hot on the vocals, the Fundamental Kink can be found bringing down ceilings at parties all around Chicago. Formed in 2015, the Fundamental Kink is known for their catchy hooks, emotionally driven lyrics, and crowd-ready punk anthems. |
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LV
is a Hip Hop artist from the south side of Chicago IL. Bridgeport/Canaryville neighborhood. He is Co Founder of the AFO music group along side partner Full Nell. EST 2015. LV is no rookie when it comes to performing in front of big crowds and laying down professional vocals in the studio. With his unique fresh urban sound, melodies, strong delivery, and ability to adapt to any style LV is definitely an artist you should look out for. You can find his music on all digital platforms including YouTube, SoundCloud, ITunes and Spotify to name a few! If you wanna keep up with LV you can follow him on Instagram and subscribe to his official YouTube channel @LV_AFO-- |
MACHÏN
Three brothers from Cicero with embedded classic rock and latin rock roots, the Machïn brothers are a new force of instrumental classic rock. Driven by emotion and the love for music, Machïn brings forward a sound that is rarely seen or heard in modern times.
Three brothers from Cicero with embedded classic rock and latin rock roots, the Machïn brothers are a new force of instrumental classic rock. Driven by emotion and the love for music, Machïn brings forward a sound that is rarely seen or heard in modern times.
PANORAMA
“We are a band of brothers that are united from Uruguay, México and Chicago. ‘The sound waves of our generation have become the foundation of our growth, music is our medication to our wounds.’”
“We are a band of brothers that are united from Uruguay, México and Chicago. ‘The sound waves of our generation have become the foundation of our growth, music is our medication to our wounds.’”
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RAI
was formed in 2015 by Miguel Gama, Emmanuel Victoria, Isaac González and Edward Torres. The Chicago band introduces a new sound of Spanish rock with influences from Mexican icons like José José, Caifanes, Café Tacvba, and contemporaries like Enjambre and Porter. Rai debuted their first EP, “Sin Color,” in 2016, introducing their sound to the Chicago local scene. In 2017 the band released their EP, “Luz y Sombra,” now available in digital stores. |
RICKY LIONTONES
100% American Music. No snake-oil, just snakeskin rockin’, jaw droppin' Rock’n’Roll as the good lord intended with no amendment. You’ve been sold lies by clever men in business ties, no-good dudes with dollar-driven attitudes.
....But I'm here to tell you that there is salvation...
Here at the Ricky Liontones camp we believe that you can be saved from this atrocity known as “modern rock”. Simply by taking our hands in what's known as the unholy matrimony of sound and silence and let your hips do the talking. We don’t ascribe to genres, colors, race, sexual orientation, or religious affiliations. That is for folks who want to live in the box instead of tap dance upon it or throw it over a cliff (oh boy, wouldn’t that be fun?!). We welcome you as long as you welcome yourself to a good time.
100% American Music. No snake-oil, just snakeskin rockin’, jaw droppin' Rock’n’Roll as the good lord intended with no amendment. You’ve been sold lies by clever men in business ties, no-good dudes with dollar-driven attitudes.
....But I'm here to tell you that there is salvation...
Here at the Ricky Liontones camp we believe that you can be saved from this atrocity known as “modern rock”. Simply by taking our hands in what's known as the unholy matrimony of sound and silence and let your hips do the talking. We don’t ascribe to genres, colors, race, sexual orientation, or religious affiliations. That is for folks who want to live in the box instead of tap dance upon it or throw it over a cliff (oh boy, wouldn’t that be fun?!). We welcome you as long as you welcome yourself to a good time.
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ShotsFired! ShotsFired!
formed right after the presidential election. Although they've only been a band for a year and a half they've been raging shows from backyards in La Villita to almost every club/bar/venue in Chicago to San Juan, Puerto Rico to Queens,NY, Wisconsin and Minnesota. You do not wanna miss this super charged performance. |
KARMA WEARS WHITE TIES
“KWWT is an indie pop band from the south side of Chicago.
All three members, Brian Flores (vocals and rhythm guitar), Jesse Flores (bass), and Dante Zonzo (guitar), joined forces back in 2015. The two brothers, Jesse and Brian, were looking for a lead guitarist so they could start playing live shows, and they found Dante, who fit in with their sound perfectly. Brian describes the brotherly dynamic in the group as “the best thing ever. We’ve never had any problems with it; if anything it brought us closer.”
The boys might be young (Brian is the oldest and only 21 years old), but they have a sound that resonates with a completely captivated audience. From being verified on Spotify and having over 8,000 monthly listeners, to gaining traction on multiple released EPs, Karma Wears White Ties is just starting to break ground. Their biggest inspiration for music is the profound rock band Interpol.
Brian’s voice is completely beyond his years, and the band as a whole stands out from the mainstream pop that is currently taking over the industry. Their songs are catchy, but they have a depth to them that other pop bands cannot quite grasp.” - Timi Ikene, Music Garage
“KWWT is an indie pop band from the south side of Chicago.
All three members, Brian Flores (vocals and rhythm guitar), Jesse Flores (bass), and Dante Zonzo (guitar), joined forces back in 2015. The two brothers, Jesse and Brian, were looking for a lead guitarist so they could start playing live shows, and they found Dante, who fit in with their sound perfectly. Brian describes the brotherly dynamic in the group as “the best thing ever. We’ve never had any problems with it; if anything it brought us closer.”
The boys might be young (Brian is the oldest and only 21 years old), but they have a sound that resonates with a completely captivated audience. From being verified on Spotify and having over 8,000 monthly listeners, to gaining traction on multiple released EPs, Karma Wears White Ties is just starting to break ground. Their biggest inspiration for music is the profound rock band Interpol.
Brian’s voice is completely beyond his years, and the band as a whole stands out from the mainstream pop that is currently taking over the industry. Their songs are catchy, but they have a depth to them that other pop bands cannot quite grasp.” - Timi Ikene, Music Garage
IRIS BLUE
is a rock duet based off Chicago, Illinois. It was formed in the summer of 2017, and is made up of Quinn Pokora on guitar and vocals, and Braulio Salcedo on drums. The band was born in Dominican University, where after playing for one of the school's recitals, Braulio and Quinn realized that they "clicked" musically, and decided to form a band blending their two favorite genres: Blues and Rock. Although heavily influenced by classic blues-rock artists and bands such as Cream and Jimi Hendrix, Iris Blue presents the classic genre in a modern light, taking inspiration from modern bands such as The Arctic Monkeys, Gary Clark Jr., and Black Pistol Fire, and even from other genres such as RnB and Soul. The result is a sound that remains fresh; grounded in the classics, yet still modern.
is a rock duet based off Chicago, Illinois. It was formed in the summer of 2017, and is made up of Quinn Pokora on guitar and vocals, and Braulio Salcedo on drums. The band was born in Dominican University, where after playing for one of the school's recitals, Braulio and Quinn realized that they "clicked" musically, and decided to form a band blending their two favorite genres: Blues and Rock. Although heavily influenced by classic blues-rock artists and bands such as Cream and Jimi Hendrix, Iris Blue presents the classic genre in a modern light, taking inspiration from modern bands such as The Arctic Monkeys, Gary Clark Jr., and Black Pistol Fire, and even from other genres such as RnB and Soul. The result is a sound that remains fresh; grounded in the classics, yet still modern.
THE OFF DAYS
formed in the summer of 2017, pulling members from How It Got Burned, Foreign Sunsets, and Lovejacket looking to explore a new energetic sound. Members Paul Atangan(vocals, lead guitar), Nathan Nager (drums) and Ulysses Robledo (bass) started played shows through the summer before Eddie Torrez became a permanent member in February of 2018. The Off Days find inspiration from an array of sources including Joyce Manor, The Strokes, Twin Peaks and Soda Stereo. After five months on the scene, they independently released their first EP, Lover Boy, February 28th, 2018.
formed in the summer of 2017, pulling members from How It Got Burned, Foreign Sunsets, and Lovejacket looking to explore a new energetic sound. Members Paul Atangan(vocals, lead guitar), Nathan Nager (drums) and Ulysses Robledo (bass) started played shows through the summer before Eddie Torrez became a permanent member in February of 2018. The Off Days find inspiration from an array of sources including Joyce Manor, The Strokes, Twin Peaks and Soda Stereo. After five months on the scene, they independently released their first EP, Lover Boy, February 28th, 2018.
YOU ARE HERE
You Are Here’s music includes sincere songwriting, dynamic progressions, and charismatic melodies that stimulate any unbiased audience. Performing in both English and Spanish, the band’s message of “freeing our collective spirit,” invites any listener to become more mindful of enjoying the present moment.
You Are Here’s music includes sincere songwriting, dynamic progressions, and charismatic melodies that stimulate any unbiased audience. Performing in both English and Spanish, the band’s message of “freeing our collective spirit,” invites any listener to become more mindful of enjoying the present moment.
ALLIANNA
Better known as Nas to family, is a is singer/songwriter from south side of Chicago. Allianna’s music career aspirations all began at a young age of 6 yrs. old when she found her voice at a local school talent show blowing the audience away in a solo performance of the The Little Mermaid’s “Part Of Your World”!!! She since has been working and training herself and her voice to grow and expand her talents and has hit the ground running competing in talent shows, performing at private venues, and currently collaborating with other recording artist in Chicago & Texas. Allianna enjoys music inspirations from other artist like Ruth B, Khalid, SZA, Camila Cabello, covering various of their songs to gain growth in her voice and genre.
Better known as Nas to family, is a is singer/songwriter from south side of Chicago. Allianna’s music career aspirations all began at a young age of 6 yrs. old when she found her voice at a local school talent show blowing the audience away in a solo performance of the The Little Mermaid’s “Part Of Your World”!!! She since has been working and training herself and her voice to grow and expand her talents and has hit the ground running competing in talent shows, performing at private venues, and currently collaborating with other recording artist in Chicago & Texas. Allianna enjoys music inspirations from other artist like Ruth B, Khalid, SZA, Camila Cabello, covering various of their songs to gain growth in her voice and genre.
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