Pixel Grip
Formed in 2019Rita Lukea (Vocals)・Jonathon Freund (Synth) ・Tyler Ommen (Drums) Pixel Grip’s sound is both seductive and confrontational – a dark, club-driven sound that blends elementsof synth-pop, EBM (electronic body music), house, and industrial into their own edgy, danceable, andimmersive ethos. Pixel Grip is known for their high-energy live performances and moody, avant-garde aesthetic. In 2024they toured as direct support to noise-rock contemporaries, HEALTH. Followed by a (sold out) NorthAmerican headline run of their own, which included a stop at the iconic punk festival RIOT Fest. Oftenexploring themes of desire, power, and liberation, underground cult classics such as “ALPHAPUSSY” &“Demon Chaser” have been used in campaigns by fashion powerhouses such as VERSACE & AlexanderVauthier. Relentless touring and placements with major brands have helped push Pixel Grip to theforefront of indie music. Pixel Grip’s ensuing LP (Summer 2025) arrives as they prepare to expand theirreach into the EU & UK for the first time. On their third album, Percepticide the Death of Reality, the Chicago-trio looks within and around at ashifting landscape of fragmented perceptions and social disengagement. The album marks an importantpart in each of their lives, both musically and personally. Recorded over three years in Los Angeles &Chicago, each member privately faced their own demons, including betrayal, addiction, and neglect.”Percepticide” a portmanteau – a term that originates from – “percipere” (to perceive) and -cide (to kill)– in essence “the killing of perception.” ‘Percepticide’ is a cognitive distortion and a symptom of trauma – beliefs you hold to be true areshattered – as you question everyone and everything around you. My dream is that the expression of myrage can help someone else feel empowered and at the very least, less alone. You’re never stuck, andyou’re never alone, say Lukea.
Bad Bad Men
Lead Spirit
That 1 Guy
With an extensive and amazing track record of unique and imaginative performances featuring his curious instrument and copious amounts of originality, Mike Silverman, a/k/a That1Guy, has set himself apart as a true one-of-a-kind talent that rivals any other artist currently in the entertainment industry. Averaging 150-200 shows a year all over North America and Canada, he has been a consistent favorite at such festivals as: Wakarusa, Electric Forest, Big Day out, All Good Music Festival, Bella, High Sierra Music Festival, Summer Meltdown, Montreal Jazz Festival, and many more. He was also the ʻTap Water Award’ winner at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for best musical act. His legendary collaboration and multiple tours with Buckethead performing as The Frankenstein Brothers has further cemented his virtuoso story as a creative visionary. His innovation continues to soar with his latest tour, That1Guy & The Magic Pipe Present: An Evening of Musical Magical Wonder… The Likes of Which Ye Haven’t Yet Seen, which kicked off in 2014. Along with his pioneeringmain instrument, The Magic Pipe, a monstrosity of metal, strings, and electronics, he facilitates the dynamic live creation of music and magic in ways only That1Guy can conjure. You can also expect to see magic seamlessly integrated into the already clever performance. With the addition of magic in his live shows, he has legitimately achieved an all-inclusive audio/visual performance unlike anything experienced before. “So much of my music has miraculous qualities to it because it’s hard to tell what’s going on. There are lots of slights of hand and sonic misdirection. It feels like I was meant to do magic”. Silverman’s back-story is similar to many musicians that have come before him. He grew up a self-proclaimed music geek, soaked in the influence of his jazz musician father, and enrolled in San Francisco Conservatory of Music before joining the local jazz scene himself as a sought-after percussive bassist. This is where the similarities end though and where That1Guy truly began. “In my case, being a bass player, I just felt very restricted by the instrument itself,” he says. “I’ve always wanted to sound different and have my own sound. I was headed that way on the bass, but for me to fully realize what I was hearing in my head sonically I was going to have to do it my way”. His influential and innovative double bass style eventually evolved into what we see today as That1Guy and The Magic Pipe. As his story continues to develop, Billboard has famously noted, “In the case of Mike Silverman’s slamming, futuristic funk act… the normal rules of biology just don’t apply.” In addition, Silverman also has new music and videos in the works for 2015 that will further validate his status as an industry trailblazer. “I like being my own person”, he says. “I didn’t set out to be a weirdo, but I’m starting to embrace it”. Ultimately, his motivation can be encapsulated as this: “Human beings do our best work when we’re challenged and pushed up against the wall”. That1Guy goes on to further explain, “By nature, we’re hunters and gatherers, spending each day looking for their next meal. It’s easy to be lazy when you don’t have to come up with something creative right away.”
Amanda DeBoer Bartlett & Ben Eisenberger
Amanda DeBoer Bartlett Amanda DeBoer Bartlett is a Chicago-based soprano and singer-songwriter recognized for her virtuosic interpretations of contemporary classical repertoire and her adventurous approach to programming. Her debut album of original songs, The Bones Still Glow, was released in February of 2023, and her sophomore album, Braided Together, will be released in June 2025. Along with her solo work, DeBoer is a member of Ensemble Dal Niente, Quince Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, and Hasco Duo. More info at www.amandadeboer.com Fiddle In The Middle Fiddle In The Middle formed in 2021 during a tour of the southwest and west coast states when the players instantly recognized their unique and infectious synergy as a group. The band members are based in the Chicagoland area and draw inspiration from deep roots and fresh interpretations of Irish, Celtic, and world music. Fiddle In The Middle brings you the energy and emotion of traditional Irish folk music, played with passion, heart, and irrepressible joy! www.fiddleinthemiddle.band Ben Eisenberger Ben Eisenberger is a guitarist and songwriter based out of Omaha, Nebraska. Most recently focused on writing and releasing original folk songs, Ben has also played in bands of various genres, and also plays guitar for several musical theater productions every year.
Jeshua Marshall & the Flood
Most artists will tell you that they sing about what they feel. Jeshua Marshall lives the music that he sings. From the time he was nine, when he was first inspired by a visit from Jimi Hendrix in a dream and subsequently gifted his first guitar, through to the formation of his band Larry and His Flask and now, some 20 years later, music has been a mainstay of his life, the thing that’s inspired him, driven him and now, brought him to the precipice of the recognition he so decidedly deserves. He’s worked tirelessly to get to this point. He and his band toured relentlessly, performing in all 50 states in the U.S., every providence in Canada, no less than 15 European countries, and in parts of the Middle East. A multi-instrumentalist, singe,r and songwriter, he conveys both passion and purpose in equal measure. His efforts paid off. He garnered over 100,000 streams on Spotify and YouTube, before receiving an ultimate honor, the ‘Best New Artist’ award from People’s Choice Award in his hometown of Bend, Oregon. It also found him sharing stages with artists such as Dirtwire, Fishbone, Willy Tea Taylor, Beats Antique, Joshua Ray Walker, Possessed by Paul James, Danny Attack, Bridge City Sinners, and more. Now, on the verge of making the next significant step in his career, Jeshua remains more committed to his craft than ever. “Music, for me, is medicine, therapy and connection,” he says. With The Flood, that wave of inspiration is as awash as ever.
Mike V & The Rats
The Rats are making their triumphant return! Skateboarding icon Mike Vallely has revived his original punk band, Mike V And The Rats, and they’re set to hit the stage this summer alongside The Aquabats! and Koffin Kats for the exciting Bats! Kats & Rats Tour. Formed in 2002, The Rats took the punk scene by storm, capturing the hearts of a new generation of fans with their DIY skate spirit. Their unforgettable tracks like “The Days,” “Never Give Up,” and “Vendetta” have secured their place in skate-punk history, featuring in classic games like Tony Hawk Underground and American Wasteland. Vallely shares, “Nothing has changed, the mission remains the same: share and promote the music and skateboarding with the same passion, positivity, and optimism as ever. These are still The Days!” Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with incredible music and uplifting energy! Cordial Spew – hardcore / punk rock from Omaha, NE established in the early 1980’s Million Dollar Veins – Supercharged Rock ‘n’ Roll from Lincoln/Omaha Nebraska. Criminal Neglect – Lincoln, NE punk rock
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MAYFLOWERS – Night Two
with TjunioR, M4K3Sh1ft, Psydeffect and ELR4F! DJ Surreal The MC on the 1s and 1s We come out of winter every year with MAYFLOWERS… and 2025 is no different! Presented By: Obscure DiamondNice Enough EntHybrid PromotionsSelf-Made The Label and as always, in honor of our friend Desolit and all of the people who never got a chance to realize their creative dreams.