The New Pornographers
Over the past 20+ years, The New Pornographers have proven themselves one of the most excellent bands in indie rock. They have released nine studio albums, including their classic debut Mass Romantic and their latest 2023’s Continue as a Guest. The band’s new album The Former Site Of will be out via Merge Records on 3/27/26 and new single “Votive” is out now.They’ve constantly offered new sonic surprises with every album, and have established themselves alongside modern luminaries like Yo La Tengo and Superchunk when it comes to their ability to evolve while still retaining what made them so special in the first place. Of the 2023 record, New York Magazine lauded, “The New Pornographers are a massive unit bursting with unique and intersecting talents…the band’s ninth album serves another helping of their signature dish.”Critical acclaim for The New Pornographers:“Over the course of their 20-plus-year career, the New Pornographers have often specialized in catchy ambiguity. If leader Carl Newman was just a machine cranking out power-pop tunes, it would get boring. But there’s also a lot of mixed emotions going on under the surface of their studiously nuanced pop-rock formalism—like if Cheap Trick was as quick-witted as Steely Dan, or the Romantics were as thoughtful as R.E.M.”- Rolling Stone“Pure, blissfully irresistible power pop”- NPR Music“[The New Pornographers] make catchy, sophisticated alternate-universe hits.”- Stereogum
DRIVEWAYS
El Desmadre Party
OMAHA, prepárate porque El Desmadre se viene! This spring on Friday, April 24th, the Midwest’s premiere Latin rave is coming to Waiting Room Lounge, and we’re bringing a night full of reggaetón, dembow, Latin house, and heavy-hitting rave energy that’ll keep you moving la noche entera! 🗓 Date: Friday, April 24th ⏰Time/Age: 9pm-LATE / 18+ 📍Location: The Waiting Room 🎧Music: Reggaeton | Dembow | Latin House | Techno y Mas We’re setting the tone with bold visuals, high-energy vibes, and a party aesthetic like no other. Whether you’re here to perrear, vibe, or just take in the atmosphere, this is the party you don’t want to miss. 🚀Follow us on IG & TikTok @eldesmadreparty for exclusive content, DJ announcements, and ticket drops. PREPÁRATE. EL DESMADRE VIENE.💥
Kung Fu Vampire
Only Echoes
Only Echoes – Instrumental post metal from Denver. No Gods. No Vocals. https://onlyechoes.bandcamp.com/album/only-echoes Weaving Shadows – 4 piece Existential Dread Inducing Sludge/Doom from Nebraska https://weavingshadows.bandcamp.com Phantom Crypt – Sludge/Doom Metal From Omaha, NE https://www.instagram.com/phantom__crypt/
Whiskey River & Friends
Season To Risk
Season to Risk are a first wave post-hardcore band that has only gotten weirder over the years, adding dark synth to their genre-blending mix of noise, math, and indie rock. Their rhythm section has gone through multiple changes, at times including most members of Shiner, also from Kansas City, Missouri. Season to Risk’s current line-up consists of original guitarist Duane Tower and singer Steve Tulipana, along with David Silver on drums, Wade Williamson on guitar and synths and new member on bass guitar, Ben Ruth. Season to Risk is currently in the studio working on their first new full length album in 25 years.
Absence+Alchemy Record Release Show
Absence+Alchemy is Deathrock/Post-Punk/Gothic Rock from the Midwest Heretics of Omaha, NE River City Rejects is Omaha Street Punk formed in 2023 Cordial Spew is Hardcore/Punk Rock from Omaha, NE established in the early 1980’s
The Raging Nathans
The Raging Nathans – The Raging Nathans are an American punk rock band formed in Dayton, Ohio, in 2009. The group is known for its extensive discography, energetic live performances, and association with Rad Girlfriend Records, a label operated by founding member Josh Goldman. The band has released six studio albums, numerous EPs, and split records, and has toured extensively across the United States and internationally.https://theragingnathans.bandcamp.com/Horace Pinker – Horace Pinker is a long-running American melodic punk band formed in 1991 in Tempe, Arizona, now based in Chicago, known for their DIY ethics and extensive international touring. Featuring members Scott Eastman, Bryan Jones, and Greg Mytych, the band has released numerous albums, including Local State Inertia (2011) and Now and the Future (2025).https://horacepinker.bandcamp.com/The Shidiots – 90’s Fat Wreck punk rock from Omahahttps://theshidiots.bandcamp.com/DSM-5 (pop punk / punk rock from Omaha)https://dsm5.bandcamp.com/
Unsane
Occupational Hazard by Unsane returns in a newly remastered edition reviving a pivotal moment in the band’s history where abrasive, heavy sound collided with elements of punk, metal, and industrial music. Originally released in January 1998 through Relapse Records, the album’s reissue arrives on Friday, February 4, 2026 viathe band’s own imprint label Lamb Unlimited, revisiting a defining chapter in the group’s evolution. Sonically, the record is noted for its aggressively distorted guitars, driving basslines, andpounding drums – hallmarks of the band’s uncompromising noise rock style. In preparation for the album, the band first recorded a six-song demo session at AmRep Studios in Minneapolis, MN. Shortly after, Unsane relocated to Excello Studios in Brooklyn, NY, where they tracked the album with engineer Billy Anderson. Frontman Chris Spencer (guitar, vocals) recalls the period: “The writing process for Occupational Hazard was great. I think the one real defining factor to this very creatively rewarding period of time in our career was that we knew what we were doing in terms of songwriting, and we were able to take our time while constantly playing.” Following the recording sessions, Occupational Hazard was mixed by legendary producer and Barkmarket guitarist David Sardy. Reflecting on the collaboration, Spencer adds: “I’ve always liked what he did with his own band and in the studio, and I thought that it would work well for what we were doing. Dave also had access to a really good studio in Midtown Manhattan, so we decided to take advantage of his great production work and that space. We had been offered a three-record deal with Relapse Records and figured that would be the best thing to do, considering we wanted to tour constantly.” Shortly before the album’s original release, during a European press tour, Spencer was brutally attacked by street thugs in Vienna, Austria, and left for dead. He returned to touring after emergency surgery, though the incident significantly disrupted the album’s original touring cycle. Now, more than two decades later, the entire album has been newly remastered by longtime Unsane collaborator and engineer Andrew Schneider. All formats will include an extra track, “No Soul,” originally released via Frank Kozik’s now-defunct, infamous Man’s Ruin label as a vinyl-only limited edition. Additionally, the band will release the original six-song demo session recorded at AmRep Studios in Minneapolis, MN. This previously unreleased material will be included in the digital download format and will also be made available for streaming and download. Despite its cult status, the band had never performed Occupational Hazard in its entirety– until a newly announced, one-time-only special performance at the Roadburn Festival in April 2026. In addition to this exclusive appearance, Unsane will embark on a full EU/UK headline tour, running from March 13 to April 19, 2026.