“Drawing on a variety of ’90s influences, including Nirvana and the Vines, Lever present what they coin “bipolar grunge pop.” While a unique take on the decade’s sound, the likeness is undeniable. In fact, we challenge you to put them in a playlist alongside Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden and tell us they don’t belong.” -Alternative Press (2020) Lever is a three-piece original alternative/grunge/pop/rock n’ roll band taking influences from artists such as Nirvana, The Vines, Oasis, Speedy Ortiz, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin. They have had the opportunity to perform on legendary stages like the Metro, House of Blues, Vans Warped Tour in Chicago, and the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood. In 2017, Lever was voted "Best Rock Band" by the Chicago Reader's Poll and in 2018, Lever was awarded "Best Rock Entertainer" at the 37th Annual Chicago Music Awards. Lever has released two full length albums, titled Hover Bored (2015) and Douse (2019). They've also released an EP titled Ms. Lead (2017) as well an an Audiotree Live Session (2021) Lever is currently working on their third full-length album.

A 4 piece Emo outfit from the south side of Chicago.

Lyrically biting, politically raucous, and raw undefined energy, Torch the Hive is Mike Fruel, Tyler Sanders, and Sergio Apanco. Their first two releases touch on the struggles of growing pains, financial hardship and navigating through a politically divided world. After several self-funded national tours, group members were served with an unhealthy dose of reality when presented with issues of addiction and financial losses as a direct repercussion from the pandemic. As a witness to racial and systematic injustice, Torch the Hive gained a new perspective on which direction their music should take. 'Flamingo' serves as a proponent to challenge these opposing viewpoints and aims to allow the listener to form their own view.

Sweet Hudson is an Alt-Rock group based in Chicago. They explore the raw, untamed emotions of the young and dumb - whether that be love or wishing a novelty fast food item were available all year.