Sessions @33

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. Everlong (by Foo Fighters)

Links to Red Adrenaline:

https://www.instagram.com/redadrenaline/

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/red-adrenaline/1654240056

https://open.spotify.com/artist/63qt5BrdTfpbdRqDMRTVu0?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree

https://linktr.ee/redadrenaline

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://linktr.ee/Sweet_Hudson

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/kimbelle.of.the.ball/

Maya Tanaka Allwardt is a jazz fusion pianist who captivates audiences with her distinctive style and technical virtuosity. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Hiromi, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea, her award-winning talent for piano and percussion has cemented her reputation as a major talent and musical innovator. Check out more from Maya on Spotify and Apple Music!

Set List:

1. Seeker (By Hiromi) 

2. Origin 

3. Fix It Felix 

4. Sandoval

Links to Maya Tanaka Allwardt:

https://www.instagram.com/mayaki_tanaka/
https://linktr.ee/mayaki_tanaka

https://music.apple.com/us/album/pilot/1611427589

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3S4nbfmWhOAxsPWKHiy8sw

Liptoss are a seven-piece band with two lead singers. They blend catchy pop hooks with the gritty authenticity of rock’s rebellious spirit. The band is unified by the effort to infuse their music with a fresh, invigorating sound. They invite listeners to immerse themselves in a world where the boundaries between pop and rock blur.

Set List:

1. Obvious  

2. Deny  

3. Lethal  

4. Still Into You (by Paramore) 

Links to Liptoss:

https://www.instagram.com/liptoss_/

Coming from New Orleans and Los Angeles, the Chicago-based group joins the tradition of female-fronted grunge that arose in the early 90’s. The dual vocal stylings of guitarist Lydia Billie and bassist Marlowe Shachory are supported by the incomparable drumming of Sabrina Borg. Keep an eye out for Laceles in your local Chicago and Milwaukee venues.

Set List:

1. Choked on Gold 

2. Cracked Eggs 

3. Where Do the Memories Go 

4. Metagoth (by The Breeders) 

Links to Laceles:

https://www.instagram.com/laceles4evr/

Flynn, also known as Ace Eighty, originates from Peoria, IL, where his musical journey began. Experimenting with various genres, he found solace in acoustic instruments and his own voice. Influenced by the likes of Frank Ocean, Bon Iver, and DC The Don, his music blends soulful melodies with introspective lyrics. Check out more from Ace Eighty on Distrokid!

Set List:

1. Next Week 

2. Wish You the Best 

3. Bird Shit on the Picnic Tables

4. Cigarette Daydreams (Cage The Elephant)

Links to Ace Eighty:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aceeighty/i-dont-believe-in-bad-endings

Versus Vitality is a new up and coming band from Chicago made up entirely of students from Columbia College Chicago. Their formation was an amusing chain of coincidences, one after another, uniting them. They play fusion inspired post-punk, with elements of jazz, emo, and funk. 

Set List:

1. Gone

2. Cut

3. Them Changes (by Thundercat)

4. Alphabet Soup

Links to Versus Vitality:

https://www.instagram.com/versusvitality/

Sam Wing is a singer/songwriter whose music combines classical forms with elements of pop, folk, soul. Classically trained on the cello and self-taught on drums, guitar, and piano, he began recording his own music in his bedroom during the pandemic. Sam dreams of making a living through his own music.

Set List:

1. Unwanted Dawn 

2. Trail 

3. I Won’t See 

4. The Light That Has Lighted the World (by George Harrison)

Links to Sam Wing:

https://hyperfollow.com/samwing?fbclid=PAAaZj1uz0RRu2Nd-5y5cbexIL-B5gegTRlEhfx8y25EhYV1zWKqPNdkMxJqo_aem_ARcZ2irYi_Ru5kZjgI_swfQLd7K0fw91FkHh_dxRm7hEBoCWj8npH58NW1XtsBfrZRI

Mad Rose, a Minneapolis-born, Chicago-based singer-songwriter, has spent over three years crafting emotive melodies inspired by indie artists such as Julia Jacklin and Mitski. With two projects out on Bandcamp and more in development, Mad Rose's music weaves a narrative of loneliness, love, and yearning. 

Set List:

1. What Makes Friends Best

2. Desert Sun

3. Like Lake Michigan

4. The Only Exception (by Paramore)

Links to Mad Rose:

https://linktr.ee/madrosemusic

https://madrosemusic.bandcamp.com/album/favorite-places

https://www.instagram.com/madrosemusic