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Founded in 2017 in Chicago, Blind Adam and the Federal League has developed into something of an anti-fascist punk rock family band. Founding members (Blind) Adam Gogola and Alex Simotes turned a handful of Adam’s acoustic demos into what would become the band’s self titled debut LP before playing a single show. By 2019 the band had played all over the midwest on regional tours, small festivals, and as support for Ben Nichols (Lucero), Ever Clear, Bowling for Soup, CJ Ramone, Dog Party, and more. After several lineup changes and a 7” on A-F Records, the band headed to Pittsburgh to record An Act of Desperation with Chris “2” Barker as producer/engineer. The plan was to release An Act of Desperation in early summer 2020 and spend the year on the road, but plans changed with Covid-19. The band quickly shifted gears to support mutual aid and survival programs, hosting a nine-week livestream series raising over $10,000 for community relief efforts. The band spent 2020 and 2021 in the streets in solidarity with…
Founded in 2017 in Chicago, Blind Adam and the Federal League has developed into something of an anti-fascist punk rock family band. Founding members (Blind) Adam Gogola and Alex Simotes turned a handful of Adam’s acoustic demos into what would become the band’s self titled debut LP before playing a single show. By 2019 the band had played all over the midwest on regional tours, small festivals, and as support for Ben Nichols (Lucero), Ever Clear, Bowling for Soup, CJ Ramone, Dog Party, and more. After several lineup changes and a 7” on A-F Records, the band headed to Pittsburgh to record An Act of Desperation with Chris “2” Barker as producer/engineer. The plan was to release An Act of Desperation in early summer 2020 and spend the year on the road, but plans changed with Covid-19. The band quickly shifted gears to support mutual aid and survival programs, hosting a nine-week livestream series raising over $10,000 for community relief efforts. The band spent 2020 and 2021 in the streets in solidarity with…
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Blind Adam and The Federal League
ListenedFounded in 2017 in Chicago, Blind Adam and the Federal League has developed into something of an anti-fascist punk rock family band. Founding members (Blind) Adam Gogola and Alex Simotes turned a handful of Adam’s acoustic demos into what would become the band’s self titled debut LP before playing a single show. By 2019 the band had played all over the midwest on regional tours, small festivals, and as support for Ben Nichols (Lucero), Ever Clear, Bowling for Soup, CJ Ramone, Dog Party, and more. After several lineup changes and a 7” on A-F Records, the band headed to Pittsburgh to record An Act of Desperation with Chris “2” Barker as producer/engineer. The plan was to release An Act of Desperation in early summer 2020 and spend the year on the road, but plans changed with Covid-19. The band quickly shifted gears to support mutual aid and survival programs, hosting a nine-week livestream series raising over $10,000 for community relief efforts. The band spent 2020 and 2021 in the streets in solidarity with…
CLAIM URSA
ListenedConsisting of guitarist Jake Zachacki, drummer Christian Ramirez, bassist Rylan Hurtado, and lead vocalist and guitarist Aaron Romana, Claim Ursa is a rock/metal, post-hardcore band from Chicago, IL, formed in late 2021. Claim Ursa combines sounds from the likes of Avenged Sevenfold, Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance, Escape the Fate, and many more. In the summer of 2025, Ursa released 2 singles, “25” and “Deck One”. On Valentine's Day of 2026, then dropped their 3rd single, their unapologetically heartbroken, "Unwanted". Members: Aaron Romana - VOX + Guitar Jake Zachacki - Guitar Christian Ramirez - Drums Rylan Hurtado - Bass Songs: 25 Deck One Unwanted 4. Unholy Confessions (Cover by Avenged Sevenfold) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/claimursa?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn-H4nT0Kc_7aAC34kjR8Htj4N70eHa3_kBuvrpFdNcA9c7d3d4hsthpNAkT4_aem_xfpnSPlFBAch1X4s_sLlcw
ELLIE MICKEY
ListenedEllie Mickey frequents at local open mics where she can. She has performed with 2x Grammy Winning Columbia College Alumni, Jonathan McReynolds (2025), performed on the Manifest Acoustic Kitchen stage (2024, 2025), and wrote the lyrics for Cicada, a BFA thesis short film by Yupu Luo (2025). My set list — White Socks A Want To Be Wanted Moon Song (Cover of Phoebe Bridgers Song) Hometown Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/elliemickeyy/?hl=en
MANSA (LIVE)
ListenedThe Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago. This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of Chicago’s music scene.
GEDDY TREZAK
ListenedGeddy Trezak Band is a pop rock group from Hobart, IN. They offer a vintage sound designed and packaged for modern ears, even described as “something the world has been missing out on” by certain listeners. The band is led by Geddy Trezak, who wears his influences on his sleeve and includes many nods to British Invasion, power pop, psychedelic, and a slew of other odds and ends from all sides of the musical spectrum. Geddy is currently working on his second album and plans to become a name in the music world. Names of three originals and one cover: 1. In My Own Time (Bee Gees cover) 2. Open My Eyes 3. Up and Around 4. End of Time First & Last Name of each member: Geddy Trezak- guitar/vocals Ryan Bentley- guitar/vocals Sam Fine- bass Tyler Allen- drums Social Media Links: https://geddytrezak.com/