Real Friends
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY REAL FRIENDS For as much as the world has changed since Real Friends first emerged in 2010, the band’s mission hasn’t. The Chicago, Illinois quintet continue to bleed without apology and write songs that make it okay to feel everything: The ups, the downs, and everything else in between. Rather than shy away from emotion, the renowned group runs right towards it with distortion cranked and hearts opened, tightening their careful distillation of pop-punk and emo on each subsequent release. The band’s forthcoming 13-track album “Blue Hour” (released October 11th 2024) is a shift from previous works, reaching even deeper into complex emotions and subject matter with heavier overtones. Working again with producer Andrew Wade, Real Friends set out to make the album they truly wanted to make, and feel like they fully achieved that goal. Blue Hour’s lead single “Waiting Room” centering around the death of a loved one, as Fasel notes, the heartfelt track is “the most important song Real Friends has ever written.”“Its honesty and vulnerability will strike a chord with anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one,” suggests the candid bassist. “Most importantly,” he continues, “I hope this song will make anyone who listens feel like they’re not alone in their grief.” To date, Real Friends has amassed over 150 million streams across 4 EP’s and 3 full-length albums, and look forward to continuing their momentum with Blue Hour, their first-ever self-released full length album – The band has even created their own community based record label to release the album under, calling the record label Midwest Trash. NEW AESTHETIC While many claim pop punk is dead, New Aesthetic is here to prove that the golden age of pop punk is NOW. Formed in San Diego, California, after meeting at a Knuckle Puck concert, the group set out to chase their dreams of following in the footsteps of their favorite bands. From packing out their hometown venue, SOMA, to playing big festivals with legacy pop punk and emo artists, the band has an undeniable energy and chemistry that sets them apart from other bands when they hit the stage. Their latest single, “Spork,” delivers an electrifying blend of high-energy instrumentals reminiscent of The Story So Far, coupled with anthemic choruses that capture the essence of Jimmy Eat World. Crafted by talented members aged 17-21 and expertly produced by Raul Cuellar (known for State Champs, NOFX, and Hunny), this track marks the beginning of a remarkable journey for New Aesthetic. Embrace the future of pop punk—it’s here now! THE INDOOR KIDS The Indoor Kids are a punk/rock band from Greenville,SC. They released their debut EP “First Day of Camp” in April 2016, and the follow up singles, “Watchful Eye” and “Generation Gap” in February 2018. The band then went on hiatus until Fall 2022, when they decided to reunite. The released their most recent singles “Gimme More” and “Tiny Hands” in Fall 2023. The Indoor Kids have opened for such acts as Blink-182 (for fucking real), Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, The Ataris, The Queers, ’68 and more.
Foxing + The Hotelier
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLYFOXING + HOTELIER People often ask what the most influential emo albums of November 2013 & February 2014 were. Somewhere on the deep web there is an algorithm processing, workshopping the perfect tour for the people that ponder that question. As it turns out, there are two records that stand out and those records happen to be by The Hotelier & Foxing. After this was brought to each band’s attention, they have decided to set out on a journey to give you the opportunity to see “Home Like Noplace Is There” & “The Albatross” in full as they celebrate their 10th anniversaries. Born in DIY spaces across the country, each of these records afforded their respective bands the opportunity to see the world. Now it is time for them to take the stage once again and bring these records back home, this time in some of our nations finest mid-sized venues, to celebrate these albums with you all.GLITTERER
Emery: ‘In Shallow Seas We Sail’ Anniversary Tour
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLYEMERY Our trials and tribulations toughen us up and, ultimately, inform who we become. Emery proudly wears the wisdom from those scars in their songs. The Seattle quintet—Toby Morrell [vocals, guitar], Devin Shelton [vocals, bass], Josh Head [vocals, keys, synths], Matt Carter [guitar], Dave Powell [drums], and Chris Keene [guitar] —teeter on an axis of unpredictably heavy soundscapes, off-kilter grooves, searing melodies, and fits of harmony. Now, the group open up and bleed like never before on their eighth full-length offering, Rub Some Dirt On It [Tooth & Nail]. “The album is based on personal and difficult real-life situations,” reveals Devin. “We wanted to focus on moments that were hard to navigate, but ultimately character-building experiences in our lives. When we would fall, scrape our knees, or get some other fairly insignificant injury, our dads would always say, ‘Rub some dirt on it’. In other words, you’re tougher than you think. Instead of crying or dwelling on it, get up and keep going. Don’t let the pain define you. Instead, learn from it and become better. STRAWBERRY GIRLSSLOW JOY
Emo Night Karaoke
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY Setlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/emonightkaraoke6:30 PM doors & signupsSong sign ups are first come first serveEMO NIGHT KARAOKE features a live band with members of Just Surrender, Freshman 15, Southcott & Thieves and Villains playing your favorite songs from back in the day on stage live with you on lead vocals!ENK has a setlist of 75+ pop punk/emo songs + the band is also known for doing random throwback album nights. Signups are first come first serve on the iPad, and there are several TVs scrolling the lyrics to help you on stage! Link up with ENK online! http://facebook.com/emonightkaraoke and https://www.emonightkaraoke.com/ and follow instagram.com/emonightkaraoke to stay up to date with your band!
