Dan Vallejo is a Chicago-based artist who thrives on bending genres and reshaping familiar sounds into something fresh, fluid, and emotionally grounded. His music blends styles naturally, creating songs that feel lived-in rather than forced, where melody and meaning move together with intention. Rooted in real-life experiences, Dan writes openly about love, loss, life’s frustrations, and the quiet hope of future dreams, allowing listeners to find pieces of their own stories in his words. With raw, honest lyrics and a focus on genuine expression, his work is driven by one goal: building a real human connection through the power of music.

Young Swan is a Chicago-based rock band featuring Edmund Sinnott on vocals, guitar, and keys; Daniel Laumbacher on drums and vocals; and Zach Porlier on bass and vocals. The band blends the best elements of '80s UK synth pop and '90s West Coast rock to create a sound that's both original and nostalgically familiar. The trio met while attending college, where they formed their first band, The Corduroy, in 2009. Their debut EP, Madeleine, earned them a spot as one of the top 10 finalists out of 729 entries nationwide in the VH1 Raw and Unprocessed Battle of the Bands. In 2014, Young Swan released their self-titled EP, which received airplay on WXRT and was featured on Spotify editorial playlists. They’ve also shared the stage with acts like Nathaniel Rateliff and Fruit Bats. Young Swan continues to release new music and perform live, with more releases expected in late 2024.

Woman of whimsy. Music maker based in Chicago.