Sessions @33

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 perspective, inviting listeners to experience a new take on what pop can be.

Set List:

1. History of Tears 

2. Phantasize  

3. Love Now 

Links to Cheap Polaroid:

https://www.instagram.com/xcheappolaroidx/

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 instantly struck magic. After gigging as a trio, the group met Johnny Zel (Bass), and he quickly filled the role of bass player. Sunset Drip's musical and brotherly bond became an unstoppable force and has continually grown since. Their debut singles "MINISTRY OF TRUTH" and “JITTERS” are out now on all platforms! Sunset Drip is currently playing shows around the Chicagoland area & recording EPs to release. Check out their show calendar & release schedule and sign up on the email list to stay up to date on their music. 

Set List:

1. JITTERS 

2. WHEREVER U ARE

3. Robot Stop (by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)

4. TEETH

Links to Sunset Drip:

https://linktr.ee/sunsetdrippp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabGBWlO2i9uNm3OlmZ1CQUPeBWJ82uCuu-jGaf_311HhAW-qoevQUKScJc_aem_39bopdW8Pjd4Gz9VVBDJjw

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 musical experience.

Set List:

1. KC Fire Emoji

2. Molasses (by Hiatus Kaiyote)

3. Wheel of Faith 

4. Love To Love You Baby / Love  (by Donna Summer / Kacie Brown & The Vision)

Links to Kacie Brown & The Vision:

https://linktr.ee/KacieBrown?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY4iIiIUTG9Q_r5Mm_X5Jov9UhCKuIcnnfMC1jOGl_lv_9m7jH3p7AfTt8_aem_zq7xxoMJ_fB-AcOGCPOxEA

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lCktNAqdRVMC4J1pWy90N?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree

https://www.youtube.com/@KacieBrownAndTheVision

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 nothing quite like Intoner.

Set List:

1. Last Cigarette 

2. Turning White 

3. Season of the Witch (by Donovan) 

Links to Intoner:

https://www.instagram.com/intonerband/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7i1dlR4jFIJkZpqrUR3Wjc?si=umIlPIFBRku5d08PCD5uQA&nd=1&dlsi=6e97fc40730248cb

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 at family events and open mics, planning to have new music on the way, including a full-length album. She Blushes Rose is an eccentric old soul who wants to live life abstractly and to be bold in who she is.

Set List:

1. Yellow Flowers  

2. I’d Rather Go Blind (by Etta James) 

3. Different colors  

4. Cafe (featuring Alexis Delgado)

Links to She Blushes Rose:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/boy-bye/1687341042?i=1687341043

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dgnI3jRORNttUPXavS32B

https://www.instagram.com/sheblushesrose?igsh=MXM4ejBuYnFvaWI0Zg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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, Michael Jackson, Pop Smoke, Ciara, and professional dancers.

Set List:

1. More Hate Than Love 

2. Envy Me 

3. Only One 

4. Angel Numbers (by Chris Brown)

Links to Tankoo The Goat:

https://www.instagram.com/tankoo_the_g

https://www.youtube.com/@TANKOO_THE_G

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_riley/

https://open.spotify.com/album/3zUQ8QmxnkkmbwnsFZ98tv?si=uz51fPzHR8KnFp1Ls-VcbA&nd=1&dlsi=061e553622444c6b

https://dzriley.bandcamp.com/

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 & Beautiful (by Lana Del Rey) 

4. Is This All We Get?

Links to Kathrynn Vettas & Friends:

https://linktr.ee/kathrynnvettas

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1n4IMy0UBoGZ4KzcU8DDhf?si=E092Q9RfTd-gltOUPXICYA&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree&nd=1&dlsi=8455d9e7f3284d23

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kathrynn-vettas/1481543834

https://www.instagram.com/kathrynnvettas/

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 Ziebert, Feed the Monkeys is slowly gaining a sense of self in the local music scene - without taking themselves all too seriously.

Set List:

1. 22 

2.  Night Monkey 

3.  Shell City 

4. Monkey Gone to Heaven (by Pixies)

Links to Feed the Monkeys:

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

https://www.facebook.com/feedthemonkeysband/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Y4Xglb7NUta2OsKRgUGPI?si=H87o2VFCSaOthDyc4YzQdw&nd=1&dlsi=fa72c1cf7ba64a07

https://www.tiktok.com/@feed.the.monkeys?_t=8ktadvSMuJ0&_r=1

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 best to write good music and have fun sharing it with you. They will be as honest as they can, so long as there is someone to stand there and listen. So, stay, because you can see so much up here, from the Top Deck.

Set List:

1. Afterburner 

2. Misery 

3. Can't Take it Back 

4. Head in the Ceiling Fan (by Title Fight)

Links to Top Deck:

https://linktr.ee/topdeckband

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1P14X3VuOH1n9OId22O0Tl

https://top-deck.bandcamp.com/track/stop-fighting

https://www.instagram.com/top_deck_official/