Squirrel Flower
Fly off the handle bohemiennes~ the Squirrel Flower Express is coming your way. Ella Williams returns for her first full band headlining tour in 2 years!!
The Takes
At the intersection of rock riffs and earnest songwriting, you find The Takes, a folk-rock group hailing from Portland, Oregon. The band – composed of Sumner Rahr (guitar/vocals), Guido Rahr (guitar), and Phoebe Webb (bass) – weaves emotion and escapism through their songs, all while sticking to the roots of rock.
Midwife
Madeline Johnston is a self taught multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer, currently based in Southern Colorado by way of Denver, where she spent the last decade developing her sound and focusing on her artistic community. Midwife began while Madeline was a resident of the beloved DIY space Rhinoceropolis in 2014. On stage, Johnston is known for her sparse, emotionally charged experimental pop music that can silence a room. On record, she produces intricate and lush sonic environments in her own little corner of the heavy music scene. She describes her sound as “Heaven Metal,” AKA emotional music about devastation. Johnston writes primarily about grief, and the many faces it can inhabit. Amulets is the solo project of Portland-based audio + visual artist Randall Taylor. Amulets employs handmade cassette tape loops and live processed guitar loops to create live, lush soundscapes and immersive drones. Through the recontextualisation of cassettes, sampling, field recording, and looping, these long-form compositions blur the genres of ambient, drone, noise, and electronic music.
January
January – January is an up-and-coming band hailing from the small town Quincy, Illinois, bringing a fresh and vibrant sound to the music scene. Composed of a group of young, passionate musicians, January blends various genres to create a unique and captivating experience for their audience.high energy rock / pop punk from Quincy, IL https://www.facebook.com/januaryband/Midwest Depressed – Omaha Indie, Alternative Emo & Post-Punk triohttps://www.facebook.com/midwestdepressed/Petty Beige – Post Hardcore Math Rock band from Omahahttps://www.facebook.com/kingmebandusMega Destroyer – Rock power trio from Omaha https://www.facebook.com/MegaDestroyerOfficial/
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The Devil Said Jump
The Devil Said Jump is a queer Americana band from Chicago. Megan and Emily <3 Madeline Reddel is an Omaha, Nebraska based singer-songwriter that combines elements of alternative, folk rock, and indie music to bring a passionate sound to the Midwest. Madeline has brought her sound to cities Omaha, Lincoln, Kansas City, Brooklyn, and Montreal. Madeline has supported and performed with artists Melt, Abby Holliday, The Wildwoods, MARIS, Buffchick, Anna Justen, Olivia Ridgley, she’s green, Ada Lea, BabyJake, Steady Wells, and more. Grace Lundy is an indie folk singer from Lincoln, Nebraska.
Ward Davis
Ward Davis is an acclaimed Americana musician and songwriter known for his soulful voice, poignant storytelling, and deeply authentic songwriting. Hailing from Monticello, Arkansas, Davis combines traditional country roots with a modern edge, creating music that resonates with both honky-tonk purists and contemporary audiences. After moving to Nashville, he gained recognition as a talented songwriter, penning tracks for country icons like Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Trace Adkins. His solo career took off with the release of his debut album, 15 Years in a 10-Year Town (2015), which featured heartfelt songs that explore themes of love, loss, and redemption. Davis’ follow-up albums, including Black Cats and Crows (2020), solidified his reputation as a powerhouse in the Americana and outlaw country scene. The album showcases his gritty lyricism and dynamic vocal range, with standout collaborations alongside Cody Jinks and other luminaries in the genre. Known for his raw, emotionally charged live performances, Ward Davis has cultivated a devoted fanbase, drawing listeners with his blend of vulnerability and rugged charm. Whether performing solo or with a full band, his music captures the essence of timeless country storytelling, infused with a contemporary sensibility. With a career defined by authenticity and a commitment to his craft, Ward Davis remains a vital voice in modern Americana and country music.
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Adjust The Sails
Adjust the Sails is an emo band from Atlanta, GA. Fronted by Shane Hurst, Adjust The Sails is known for catchy, acoustic driven songs and heartfelt lyrics exploring death, love, and addiction. FFO: The Front Bottoms, Mom Jeans., and Modern Baseball Sunday Cruise is a Chicago-based indie/alternative rock band built on raw emotion and infectious energy. Fronted by songwriter Zoe Garcia alongside Camden Kiefer (lead guitar), Cassidy McGill (bass), and Nolan Manke (drums), the band has been quietly building something special, earning over 5 million streams since their 2020 debut Am I Pretty? Their 2024 album The Art of Losing My Reflection marked a natural evolution for the band, exploring themes of self-discovery, mental health, and the messy complexities of young adulthood with warmth and vulnerability. In 2025, they followed it up with Eat My Heart — a 5-track EP that centers queer relationships with the same emotional honesty and melodic heart that has always defined their sound. At their core, Sunday Cruise makes music for the moments that are hard to put into words. With a growing catalog and a community of listeners who keep coming back, they’re a band that only gets more interesting with time. Follow along at @sundaycruiseband. FFO: Indigo De Souza, Clarion, and Destroy Boys Bridging the gap between humor and sincerity, HummusVacuum is a tongue-in-cheek EmoPunk outfit based out of Columbus, Ohio. Mixing earnest, anthemic emo/power-pop songs with fast-paced eccentrics, HummusVacuum aims to bridge the gap between poignant punk ferocity and light-hearted sensibility in a way that feels fresh. FFO: Jeff Rosenstock, Origami Angel, and Motion City Soundtrack worlds greatest dad is an emotive indie band from Atlanta, GA. We make music that we like and we hope you like it too. FFO: Tigers Jaw, Microwave, and Pool Kids Proving with every show that pop punk is alive and well is Connecticut band, Cinema Stare. The four piece powerhouse of emo and pop brings a distinct energy to their performances. In 2023, the band released their debut album, “The Things I Don’t Need”, to a heartwarming reception. After multiple US tours, the band is gearing up for a fun 2026 with a new record release, more tours, and even sillier shenanigans. FFO: Daisy Grenade, Like Roses, and Sweet Pill
Tim Kasher
Hey, you. Sponges of Experience was written over the 4-day weekend of Memorial Day, 2025. It was a challenge to myself: when I was a wee teenager, I heard Elvis Costello mention on some talk show (I’ve long forgotten which) that he could write an album over a weekend. It was an offhand remark, a throwaway line as he was promoting something or other. As I had already become a prolific writer myself, I was curious if I could pull off something of the sort.Fast forward to 35-odd years later, I decided to give it a shot. I offered myself FOUR days rather than just the two, and perhaps that’s a cheat, but since it was Memorial Day weekend I decided to allow it. As it turned out, I absolutely needed those extra two days.The other rules were simple: I just needed to write a complete composition and completed lyrics for enough songs to fill an album. At least… eight songs, though I would’ve been disappointed with just eight. I kept pushing myself to write as much as possible, as I wanted to have enough songs to be able to weed out one or two of the crappier contributions. All of the additional arrangements you hear were written and recorded after the fact, casually over the remaining year, no rush nor rules on those parameters.I have a nice little community online, a Patreon group called, “Tim Kasher’s home phone”, that I shared the weekend challenge with. They were incredibly supportive, helping keep me to task as I didn’t want to let them (nor I) down. As soon as I finished a song I went live online to perform it. ‘Receipts’, you might say.I started strong: four songs the first day and four songs the second day. Excellent, after two days I had already hit that minimum quota of eight songs! But as mentioned, I wanted more; more songs to be able to pick and choose from.The third day was rough. Unsurprisingly, I hit a wall and had to take the bulk of the day off as I simply could not muster any inspiration. I managed to eke out one more song that day. But the fourth and final day bore more fruit, including The Collapse and Don’t Hang Up, a couple of favorites. What a ride.Spurred on by many of the kind folk in the Patreon group, I decided not to cut any songs from the album and let it be released as a complete artifact of the weekend. I can’t claim to love all these songs, but I do love some of them, and certainly, all of them are endearing to me.This funny little trifle of a weekend project wound up meaning a lot to me. I love music and songwriting in a way I don’t think I’ll ever quite be able to explain, though I’m sure I’ll continue to try, and will continue to express this adoration for the rest of my days. I feel so incredibly thankful for being a songwriter, and I encourage all of you to become songwriters as well. They don’t gotta be good songs, it’s enough that they’re simply yours. With sincerity, Tim.