Sessions @33

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, Kract sets out to bring back the rebellious heart of pop punk. 

Setlist: 

1.Fake Reality 

2. Purpose 

3. Escape 

4. Cover- “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World 

Band members and instruments: 

Daniel Swisher - Vocalist/Guitarist 

Dan Wright - Bass/Backing vocals 

Joey Fraider - Drums/Backing vocals 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/kractband/ 

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 Drake, as well as alternative rock and hip hop from her mom, such as The White Stripes, Wilco, Radiohead, and Jill Scott. Through lyrically-heavy reflections on both her relationships with others as well as her relationship with herself, Violet Clare weaves themes of hyper-awareness, guilt, change, childhood, and acceptance through each one of her melodies. 

Setlist: 

1. Against Concrete Trees 

2. Drug Dealer 

3. Tall and Crooked 

4. No. 1 Party Anthem (Cover by Arctic Monkeys) 

Social Media: 

https://www.instagram.com/violetclareofficial/  

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7knIZeaaI7vMUinr916jOZ?si=24QBP7jjQU2DovBbw-O0ZA  

https://violetclare.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile  

https://violetclare.wixsite.com/music  

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 Buscher (Bass, Vocals), Bodhi Lopez (Guitar), Niko Palomo (Drums) 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/white_orchid_band 

https://linktr.ee/whiteorchidband?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa77gVaFF36y-CiIWM2fd0PKKIL3vytetojQBWVeXU6HL7X1vJ7ZpTzG0U_aem_4xCVlemnqhKYizx287UqPQ 

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 To Know 

Lu (by Laura Nyro) 

Social Media links: 

https://www.instagram.com/annalise.panken/?hl=en 

Credits: 

Executive Producer: Tom Joyce 

Executive Producer: Matt Cunningham 

Director(s) of Photography: 

Alex Leon 

Filming Assistants: 

Jemil Hunter 

Adriano Cardenas 

Alan Velazquez 

Anthony Hernandez 

Andriana Zambrano 

Audio Engineers: 

Kannon Steinmeyer 

Caleb Hester 

Photography: 

Anthony Hernandez 

Andriana Zambrano 

Social Media 

Ashley Bell 

Editor and Colorist: 

Ashley Kirkland 

Video Editing Supervisor:   

Ashley Kirkland and Anesa Nevzadi 

Mixing Engineer:   

Kash Fokken 

Co-Sponsors: 

Audio Department (AAA) 

Communication Department 

Career Center 

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 life into songs of beauty and terror. 

After meeting their freshman year of high school, their shared passion for music inspired them to form a band. They are the embodiment of DIY culture, spending enumerable hours learning multiple instruments unassisted, writing, engineering, and recording all original material, as well as creating the entirety of their visual print and video media. 

The Raspberry Jams went semi-viral on TikTok in November 2023, after posting a video to celebrate the release of our three-song single “The Raspberry Jams (We’re Jamming)”. They gained 3,000 followers in 24 hours. On October 4, 2024, they released their debut full-length album “Kitty Cat Fever”. They started playing shows in summer of 2024 and have been continuing to build their fanbase by playing shows in Chicago and posting on social media to keep up the momentum, and keep their fans engaged.  

Setlist:  

1. Fake-Ass Fan 

2. Don’t Tell Me 

3. Spells Your Name 

4. Too Pretty  

Band Members: 

Adeline Harris is the lead vocalist and plays guitar 

Kenzie Hauppa plays drums, bass guitar, and sings 

Social Media Links:  

Website: https:// https://theraspberryjams.com 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/theraspberryjams 

Bandcamp: https://theraspberryjams1.bandcamp.com/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theraspberryjams 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1iZ45agzkTtfWbYHjq885Q?si=AjkBOk1-Tq2pFYGGBMqyhg 

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 Shafer - guitar & vocals 

Stephan Skiniotes - bass 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/supercorp_band/ 

https://linktr.ee/supercorp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZSHkdvdq2xrSkp9lXn427XbcH8REGLrgtcOOJ_l7J5AJpyHm5wqbyzJJU_aem_JWwIC_jdyEUlQTNMLBNRJA 

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 Jon Reyes on bass began a new chapter for Side Hug, and saw the release of their sophomore EP, Wasted Summer ( 2019), via Chicago label Midwest Action. Exploring dreamy, reverb-soaked textures and driving rhythms, moodier tracks like “Blue Line,” “New York” and “Birthday” reflect on the complexities of love and loss – a showcase of Side Hug's evolution as a band. Between 2020 and 2024, the band also experimented with a blend of indie rock and Americana, releasing a series of singles that captured an era of isolation.  Side Hug’s debut LP, recorded at Palisade Studio (2024), promises to be a bold exploration of post-punk, shoegaze and art rock – mirroring the despondent, emotional subject matter of singer Lyd Landor's inner world. With a DIY ethos and a commitment to authenticity, Side Hug is unafraid to embrace the plurality of their sound as they set the stage for their new release. 

BAND 

Allan Cardenas - Lead Guitar 

Lyd Landor - Vocals/Guitar 

Jon Reyes - Bass 

Zach Moore – Drums 

Andrew Cassin- Keyboards 

SONGS 1. Biweekly 

2. Blue Line 

3. Checking My Phone 

4. When You're Gone (Cover by the Cranberries) 

Side Hug 

sidehugchi.com 

Listen:  Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | Tidal 

Connect:  Instagram | Facebook 

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.  

Setlist: 

God’s Country  

New Religion 

Personal Best 

Naked In Manhattan (Chappell Roan Cover) 

Band Members: 

Kat Thelin -vocals/guitar/keyboard  

Ezra Hartwell - drums 

Rowan Meskimen - guitar 

Kiran Mitra - bass 

Social Media Links: 

linktr.ee/eraserbabyband 

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:  

Tim Chavez - guitar 

Joe Oesterreich - bass 

Adam Millard - drums 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/pureintentionband/?hl=en 

https://www.facebook.com/pureintentionchicago/ 

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 range of artists and experiences, Monroe continues to evolve, bringing fresh sounds and ideas to the music scene. 

Setlist:  

Parachute 

Carry your Weight 

Wichita Lineman (Glen Campbell Cover) 

Laugh it Away 

Members:  

Seth Gates- Guitar/Vocals 

Soren Dorr- Upright Bass 

Ellison Lowman- Vocals 

Benny Pepple- Cajon 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/monroetheband/