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.instagram.com/littlemysticband/

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 Is Home?" in the spring of 2024, and playing a steady string of shows in the Midwest and New England ever since, the band is poised to make strides in 2025 with more releases and tour dates. Stay up to date with their latest plans and announcements by following them on Instagram! 

Setlist: 

428 

Shed (Title Fight cover) 

Arrogant 

Hummingbird With Clipped Wings 

Band members: 

Damian H Quijas: Vocals 

Grant Potter: Lead guitar 

Jeremiah "Lui" Adams: Bass guitar 

Zack Marshall: Drums 

Zachariah Burke: Rhythm guitar 

Social Media links: 

linktr.ee/BrokenDemeanor 

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

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  

Tell you why  

Normal Thing (Gracie Abrams Cover) 

Social media:  

instagram.com/@kellyparkerr 

tiktok.com/@kellyparkerr_ 

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 Chicago music scene, with members hailing from diverse musical backgrounds. Their music captures a dynamic spirit, striving to connect with listeners through heartfelt lyrics and compelling rhythms. 

Setlist:  

Jackpot 

War of Peace 

Just (Radiohead Cover) 

Monkey for President 

Band Members: 

Daniel Sarinana: Guitar and Vocals (Red) 

João Deschamps: Drums (Green) 

Daniel Cook: Bass (Blue) 

Social Media links: 

IG- @howsblow 

TikTok- @howsblow2 

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 

Julian Brookfield-Drums 

Dominic Malgioglio-Guitar/vocals 

Social Media links: 

linktr.ee/weareatheena 

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 as a mix between R&B and lo-fi hip hop as he keeps his music ambient, chill, and soothing to listeners with low-pressure vocals from his songs from his first two projects. 

Setlist: 

Runaway 

Nights 

Falling 

Cover Song: Ghost Town by Kanye, Kid Cudi, and 070 Shake 

Social Media: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askkaboutricky/  

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/rdr3?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6e0feaba-516a-4ca9-af9c-81bab005533f 

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 many other accomplishments and achievements made thus far in an emerging career of hip hop and author artistry. She has consistently gone on to break history - by being the first ever spoken word artist to ever perform at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. As humble as she is, there are many certifications, Honorariums, Awards and Recognitions that are to be bragged on. She has performed in many acting plays including contributions to the main role in the play, "The Color Purple" at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. She has also worked with Swift Sloan, a Movie Producer on "All About A Check 2" and is currently working behind the scenes on more upcoming films. 

 Setlist:  

1.) In Due Time 

2.) Call Em Out 

3.) Last Woman Standing  

Social Media links: 

https://linktr.ee/theofficialdenae 

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. They are currently working on recording and releasing more originals and playing shows in the Chicago area following their past shows at prominent venues such as Martyr’s and Cole’s Bar. 

Setlist: 

Shapeshifter 

Femme 

Red Wine Supernova 

Get a Grip 

Band Members: 

Bea Fuadin - Lead Vocals 

Mary James - Lead Vocals 

Stephen Ryan - Guitarist 

Sam Nesin - Guitarist 

Matt McGrath - Bassist 

Will Penne – Drummer 

Social Media links: 

https://www.instagram.com/breadonfork/ 

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. Stoned Love 

2. Haven 

3. Dime 

Links to Zay Ramirez:

https://linktr.ee/zay.726 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPPg4ZPNetrpMCaxaPJKzw

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Fvw1tsRBTrZ63RaxybDIg?si=CSRdczP-Rsu1sPKdg9AzmA&nd=1&dlsi=c5e73ea8594d4657

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) 

4. Home (original)  

Links to Matt Sandelin:

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