Formed in the fall of 2022, Bear The Moon combines a widely influenced line up of midwestern musicians to create a refreshing indie alternative sound.

boyclothes is an indie rock band based in cincinnati, oh bringing a fresh mix of original songs with melodic harmonies and reinvented covers with genre bending sound for upbeat, easy listening. boyclothes took root in cincinnati’s queer scene in september 2024, and has kept people dancing and singing along ever since. led by vocalist and guitarist Lauren Metz, and supported by vocalist and bassist Zoë Lynn and drummer Maggie McClarren, we are guaranteed to bring a good time to any stage!

Caitlin Edwards resides in Chicago, IL, and plays in three bands - Bumsy and The Moochers, Caitlin Edwards, and Calico Plaid - and is an active member of the Chicago music scene. Caitlin decided to venture into a solo project back in 2017. Her sound combines pop rock, punk, indie, and alternative, and her band’s live trio sound packs a punch with honest lyrics and relentless melodies. She has independently released three EP’s - Candy Corn (2024), Heart Plasticity, and Jump The Fence. She also released her first full-length album, Pluto Party, in 2023. Caitlin has performed in many states across the USA with her trio. FFO: The Muffs, The Beths, Best Coast, and Weezer.

Proving with every show that pop punk is alive and well is Connecticut band, Cinema Stare. The four piece powerhouse of emo and pop brings a distinct energy to their performances. In 2023, the band released their debut album, “The Things I Don’t Need”, to a heartwarming reception. After multiple US tours, the band is gearing up for a fun 2025 with new releases, more tours, and even sillier shenanigans.

Meet Dad Hats, a four-piece rock outfit from Nashville, Tennessee, whose music oozes "indie rock charm mixed with the grit of upbeat pop-punk" (thepoppunkdad.com). Their sophomore release, Spill, comes complete with earworm guitar riffs, locomotor rhythms, and lyrics that are equal parts poignant and self-depricating. Tyler Coleman (guitar), Joe Halberstadt (drums), Nate Sorg (guitar), and Craig Turner (vocals/bass) harness the sound of parties you barely remember and embarrassing memories you kinda wish you could forget. FFO: The Wonder Years, The Menzingers, PUP, early Fall Out Boy

Nashville’s Party Punker Shredders Ghost Town Remedy wouldn’t know how to stop adding Guitarmonies even if they tried and it's becoming a serious problem. They are constantly late to weddings, family gatherings, the birth of their firstborn sons, and work at their lame ass day jobs due to adding just ONE MORE guitar part. Loved ones have tried time and time again to intervene but their efforts have only added fuel to the fire or whatever the fuck Metallica was singing about. If you come to a GTR show thinking you’re going to hear only one guitar playing the Grammy Award Winning 1999 hit SMOOTH by Santana feat. Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty off the Multi-Platinum Album Supernatural, THINK AGAIN! FFO: Guitarmonies, NOT standing at the back of the show with your arms crossed, having fun in spite of our increasingly not fun world, and more guitarmonies!

Bridging the gap between humor and sincerity, HummusVacuum is a tongue-in-cheek Punk outfit based out of Columbus, Ohio. Mixing earnest, anthemic emo/power-pop songs with fast-paced eccentrics, HummusVacuum aims to bridge the gap between Punk Rock and Comedic Sensibility in a way that feels fresh. 

Kat and the Hurricane is an all-queer and trans synth rock/indie-pop band from Madison, WI composed of guitarist/vocalist Kat Rhapsody (they/them), keyboardist/vocalist Benjamin Rose (they/them), and drummer Alex Nelson (they/them). The band has stirred up a storm across the Midwest since 2017 thanks to their energetic live shows, strong sense of community, and genre-defying songwriting. While preparing their debut full length album, Got It Out, the trio has appeared at several regional and national festivals, completed 3 regional and national tours, and received the coveted Artist of The Year award from their local Madison Area Music Association.

Rock band from Newport, Kentucky, USA

Est 2011. Pop-Punk/Alternative from Kettering, Ohio. LII isn't just your average Blink-182 cover band. They set out to break the barriers of mainstream genre classification. A vast variety of musical backgrounds and influences combined with energy and passion are what sets this band apart from the rest. After 5 years of writing music, it is clear that Life In Idle is here to stay.

Laced with melodic emo hooks, spiteful lyrics, math-influenced riffs, and full-force rock rhythms, Columbus, OH's Manor Gates, have crafted a debut LP primed and ready to be your next earworm. Griffen Holt (vocals, guitar) and Jeremy Hill (drums) wear their emo-rock influences proudly while charting their course into the next wave of emotional journeymen. Recently rounded out by Matt Silea (bass, vocals), the trio is just starting and will surely be your next obsession. Manor Gates' debut LP "So Much Brooding" out now via Refresh Records/We're Trying Records.

A four piece Americana band from Bloomington, IN. They’ve released two EPs, “Extra Better” in 2013, and then “Light of Day” in 2014.Through relentless touring, they’ve become mainstays of the Midwest Americana scene. In September of 2015, they set ten highway-tested, fine-tuned songs loose in the confines of LA LA Land Studios. The result is “Midwest Heart/Southern Blues”. The new album is a gritty, upbeat collection of songs, full of characters who were developed while staring over the dash of a beat up Ford van cruising through towns in the South and Midwest, whose better days are behind them. The Sawdusters will be on the road in 2016 and beyond. For fans of The Band, Little Feat, and the Turnpike Troubadours.

Tooth Lures a Fang is a dynamic Power Pop band from Cincinnati, OH. Their 90s-soaked guitar rock emphasizes satisfying vocal harmony, tight chord progressions, and memorable melodies; making them stand out from other garage rock bands. With a focus on intricate and thoughtful songwriting, they preserve the song's integrity over the tropes of the genre. Zach Starkie - vocals, guitar Katy Evers - guitar Nic Pater - bass, vocals John Kathman - drums, vocals

Hussy Fit is a four-piece band from Nashville, TN, blending raw energy and candid lyricism into their self-described "bubblegrunge synthpunk riot" sound. Gritty yet infectious, their music fuses grunge’s heavy textures with catchy pop melodies. Since their formation, Hussy Fit has become a staple in Nashville's music scene through their high-energy performances and thought-provoking themes, tackling mental health, self-empowerment, and societal expectations.  Their breakout single, “Over It,” is an anthem for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, unheard, or lost. With biting guitar riffs, pounding drums, and vocals that teeter between defiance and desperation, Hussy Fit channels the kind of unfiltered energy that turns restlessness into rebellion. The lyrics cut through like a sharp-tongued conversation with yourself, confronting cycles of exhaustion and the need to finally step away, let go, and move on.  Rooted in the DIY ethos, they prioritize community and inclusion, making every show feel like a shared experience rather than just a performance. Whether it’s in a packed venue or a sweaty basement, they bring the same intensity, the same honesty, and the same unshakable belief that music is meant to connect.  This is Hussy Church – no doctrine, no judgement, just a reminder that you are enough and you belong. Believe in yourself, love freely, and take up space. 

Just a queer as hell four piece rippin' grunge tunes from Lansing, MI