Mega Ballad
Cheekface
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