18 Garage Rock shows · 12 venues in Chicago

elemantra

Buffalo Wall-of-SoundLush · Dreary · Immense

shoegaze dream pop

Cartoon Graveyard

Midwest GrungeElectrifying · Raw · Punk

garage rock grunge

SAT JUN 6•Cole's

Hot Girls

Anti-Corporate ShreddersSarcastic · Loud · Fuzzy

punk rock garage rock

Anxiety Patrol

Midwestern Post-PunkJittery · Raw · Urgent

post-punk punk

The Speed Babes

Garage Noise DisruptorsFrantic · Raw · Lo-fi

egg punk noise rock

MON JUN 8•The Burlington

The Bits

Windy City Ear-PillagersRaw · Gnarly · High-Octane

garage rock punk

Pazzo

Dumpster DiversRaw · Lo-fi · Obnoxious

punk alternative rock

SUN JUN 14•Salt Shed

noise rock experimental rock

Amyl and The Sniffers

High-Octane Pub PunkRaucous · Sharp · Unfiltered

punk garage rock

Party Dozen

Industrial Sax HavocAbrasive · Chaotic · Pulsing

SAT JUN 20•Subterranean

Dinner Time

Atlanta DIY CollectiveScrappy · Saccharine · Fuzzy

garage rock indie pop

Sample Quincy

Chicago Fuzz BrigadeJangling · Hazy · Raw

shoegaze noise pop

Gerfety

Raw Indie GraffitiScrappy · Lo-fi · Melodic

alternative rock indie

THU JUN 25•Beat Kitchen

Makeout Reef

SoCal Garage EnergySun-Drenched · Fuzzy · Reckless

surf rock garage rock

THU JUN 25•FitzGerald's

The Fleshtones

Super Rock KingsEnergetic · Raw · Timeless

garage rock rock & roll

New Duncan Imperials

Chicago Trash-Rock StalwartsWild · Relentless · Absurdist

psychobilly garage rock

TUE JUN 30•Thalia Hall

of Montreal

Athens Art-Pop ChameleonsTheatrical · Psychedelic · Whimsical

art pop indie rock

CorMae

Austin DIY Egg PunkRaw · Energetic · Snappy

egg punk garage rock

THU JUL 9•The Burlington

C.H.E.F.

Homegrown FunkPsychedelic · Groovy · Eclectic

funk psychedelic rock

King Serpent

Riff PuristsDusty · Electrifying · Raw

rock & roll garage rock

Yin Waster

Pastoral PsychedeliaGroovy · Tender · Blissful

indie folk bedroom pop

The Media

Granite State PunksRaw · Static · Urgent

punk garage rock

FRI JUL 10•Lincoln Hall

The Bug Club

Welsh Garage RiffersWitty · Energetic · Tight

garage rock indie rock

THU JUL 16•Empty Bottle

Hunx and His Punx

Queer Garage IconsRaunchy · Melodic · Raw

garage rock queercore

THU JUL 16•Sleeping Village

indie folk singer-songwriter

Pearl

Midwest-Folk BardDelicate · Narrative · Resonant

The Oysters

Texas Garage MainstaysLo-fi · Energetic · Raw

indie rock garage rock

THU JUL 16•Lincoln Hall

experimental rock indie rock

Man Man

Art-Rock VaudevilleChaotic · Whimsical · Gruff

Death Valley Girls

Cosmic Doom BoogieFuzzy · Mystical · Hypnotic

garage rock psychedelic rock

SAT JUL 18•Bottom Lounge

Wavves

Sun-Drenched Slacker PunkGritty · Fuzzed · Catchy

garage rock surf rock

Bass Drum of Death

Lo-Fi High EnergyGritty · Distorted · Bluesy

garage rock noise pop

Worlds Worst

Salt Lake FuzzDreamy · Distorted · Wistful

shoegaze indie pop

FRI JUL 24•Sleeping Village

Sea Ghouls

Lo-fi Garage GritRaw · Distorted · Loose

garage rock indie rock

Flowerbabe

Gothic DreamscapesNostalgic · Dark · Atmospheric

darkwave post-punk

Fantasma Negra

South Side GloomHaunting · Driving · Dark

post-punk goth

SAT AUG 1•The Burlington

garage rock alternative rock

Heet Deth

High-Voltage NoiseHeavy · Abrasive · Queer

noise rock queercore

Orchid Club

Upper Midwest RockersRaw · Melodic · Punchy

garage rock indie rock

The Swabs

Upstate Garage RockerRaw Urgent Lo-fi

FRI AUG 14•Sleeping Village

alternative pop indie rock

North by North

Garage Rock WeirdosPunchy · Fuzzy · Alienated

garage rock power pop

liska

Emotional Big SisterIntimate · Warm · German

indie pop pop

Flwers

Sweet Alternative NostalgiaBright · Melodic · Youthful

SAT SEP 5•Cobra Lounge

Destiny Bond

Hardcore CatharsisGritty · Urgent · Raw

hardcore punk queercore

Death Lens

Latino Punk AnthemsSweaty · Urgent · Gritty

punk rock garage rock

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TONIGHT•Chop Shop

Em Beihold

Quirky Keyboard PopHonest · Melodic · Relatable

pop alternative pop

Janani K. Jha

Intellectual Storytelling PopOrchestral · Mythic · Lyrical

alternative pop art pop

TONIGHT•Lincoln Hall

folk rock alternative rock

Arts Fishing Club

Heartland Folk ExplorersOrganic · Gritty · Soulful

TONIGHT•Empty Bottle

TsuShiMaMiRe

Tokyo Punk PowerChaotic · Playful · Sharp

noise rock j-rock

TONIGHT•Cobra Lounge

Mellowpunk

DIY Chaos BringerFrantic · Raw · Cathartic

queercore indie rock

The Orchids

Sarah Records IconsJangle · Melodic · Classic

indie pop jangle pop

Iris Blue

Chicago Melancholic IndieCatchy · Pessimistic · Tasty

TONIGHT•Sleeping Village

math rock alternative rock

Bursting

Midwest Math PrecisionAngular · Heavy · Gritty

Temps

Canadian Post-Punk TonesAngular · Jazzy · Moody

post-punk indie rock

BirdHands

Swamp Groove AlchemistsHeavy · Repetitive · Trance-inducing

stoner rock instrumental rock

Utility

Northwest Indie SoulRaw · Bluesy · Honest

indie rock blues rock

TOMORROW•Salt Shed

indie pop alternative rock

Bleachers

Jersey Pop ProphetAnthemic · Nostalgic · Bright

Momo Boyd

Roc Nation ProdigyVelvety · Sophisticated · Atmospheric

alternative r&b soul

TOMORROW•Cobra Lounge

Hell of a Life

Midwest Wall of SoundHeavy · Shimmering · Dense

shoegaze noise rock

Daundry

Loud-Soft DynamicsHazy · Gritty · Distortion-Heavy

Day Aches

Grungegaze StalwartsDistorted · Hazy · Aggressive

TOMORROW•Schubas

indie rock alternative folk

Widemouth

Introspective Indie FolkMelodic · Somber · Raw

Free Range

Midwest IntimacyGentle · Reflective · Acoustic

indie folk alt country

Sleeper's Bell

Windy City IntrospectionFragile · Hushed · Acoustic

indie folk lo-fi

TOMORROW•Epiphany Center

contemporary jazz indie folk

Andie

Blue Mountains AuteurSoulful · Introspective · Lush

The Bandits

Sun-Drenched IndieBright · Melodic · Charming

indie pop alternative rock

Tommy Bravos

Baroque Pop DreamerLush · Theatrical · Whimsical

indie pop baroque pop

TOMORROW•Sleeping Village

Dazzling Killmen

Noise Rock PioneersBrutal · Angular · Precise

math rock noise rock

Point Line Plane

Pacific NoiseAbrasive · Synthetic · Mathy

noise rock math rock

Big'n

Chicago Post-Hardcore WeightJagged · Brutal · Precise

noise rock math rock

TOMORROW•The Burlington

Silvis

Rust Belt MelodistInfectious · Sincere · Bright

Matt Sandelin

Suburban RomanticBright · Melodic · Punchy

pop punk indie rock

Hotell

Loud Windy City TrioRaucous · Sharp · Gritty

SAT JUN 6•Riviera Theatre

Iration

Isla Vista SunshineSmooth · Groovy · Rocking

reggae rock reggae pop

Tribal Seeds

San Diego Reggae IconsSunny · Groovy · Spirited

roots reggae reggae rock

SAT JUN 6•Lincoln Hall

Leah Kate

Sharp-Tongued Pop AnthemsBold · Brash · Hyper-Specific

pop alternative rock

SAT JUN 6•Cobra Lounge

singer-songwriter indie pop

Abby Cates

Gen Z StorytellingCandid · Melodic · Acoustic

Leanna Firestone

Hyper-Candid SongwriterVulnerable · Acoustic · Sharp

indie pop singer-songwriter

SAT JUN 6•Cobra Lounge

Day Aches

Grungegaze StalwartsDistorted · Hazy · Aggressive

Daundry

Loud-Soft DynamicsHazy · Gritty · Distortion-Heavy

Hell of a Life

Midwest Wall of SoundHeavy · Shimmering · Dense

shoegaze noise rock

SAT JUN 6•Subterranean

Glossing

Virginia ShoegazeSwirling · Lush · Heavy

shoegaze noise pop

SUN JUN 7•Salt Shed

indie pop alternative rock

Bleachers

Jersey Pop ProphetAnthemic · Nostalgic · Bright

Momo Boyd

Roc Nation ProdigyVelvety · Sophisticated · Atmospheric

alternative r&b soul

SUN JUN 7•Subterranean

Solya

Ethereal Texas PopHazy · Melancholic · Dark

alternative pop shoegaze

Tele Novella

Medieval country revivalistsTwangy · Psychedelic · Ornate

indie pop country

SUN JUN 7•Lincoln Hall

pop rock alternative rock

Augustana

Heartland Pop-RockMellow · Piano-led · Nostalgic

pop rock piano rock

Phantom Planet

Millennial Indie IconsAnthemic · Melodic · Sunny

SUN JUN 7•Cobra Lounge

modern rock alternative rock

The Unlikely Candidates

Arena-Ready Alt MavericksAnthemic · Hook-Heavy · Gritty

Chris Broach

Emo Pioneer SoloistAngular · Dynamic · Earnest

MON JUN 8•Salt Shed

James Blake

Modern Soul ArchitectFragile · Digital · Ethereal

art pop electronic

MON JUN 8•SPACE

Edie Carey

Engaging FolkSoulful · Intelligent · Warm

folk singer-songwriter

MON JUN 8•Empty Bottle

slowcore alternative rock

Prathloons

Cloudy Emo TidesJangly · Emotive · Melancholic

midwest emo shoegaze

Hannah Frey

Midwest SincerityGentle · Harmonic · Warm

folk indie folk

Able Baker

Windy City Slow BurnPatient · Melancholic · Dynamic

TUE JUN 9•SPACE

Willi Carlisle

Ozark Folk PoetAuthentic · Vivid · Gritty

alt country folk

TUE JUN 9•Thalia Hall

math rock instrumental rock

Covet

Instrumental MasteryExploratory · Intricate · Lush

LITE

Cutting-Edge MathComplex · Instrumental · Tight

math rock post-rock

Hikes

Austin Nature-Inspired MathTechnical · Emotive · Lush

math rock midwest emo

TUE JUN 9•Subterranean

hardcore punk modern rock

Public Opinion

Hardcore Punk PowerhouseAnthemic · Aggressive · Raw

TUE JUN 9•Hideout

Nora O'Connor

The Ultimate Backup Secret WeaponWarm · Soulful · Harmonic

americana alt country

WED JUN 10•Thalia Hall

indie folk singer-songwriter

Yot Club

Mississippi Lo-FiChilled · Fuzzed · Nostalgic

bedroom pop indie rock

Renny Conti

Brooklyn Indie StorytellerMelodic · Fragile · Introspective

WED JUN 10•SPACE

singer-songwriter americana

Griffin House

Midwestern RootsAcoustic · Storytelling · Sincere

THU JUN 11•Wrigley Field