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77 Alternative Rock shows · 39 venues

Tuned to Alternative Rock //Born in the college radio underground, it pairs buzzing, distorted guitars and angsty, introspective lyrics with unforgettable, rough-around-the-edges melodies.

TOMORROW•The Burlington

punk rock/garage rock/noise rock

Michael J. Dog

Chicago Punk FilthStupid · Fast · Raw

96 Cougar

Garage GamblersGritty · Reckless · Loud

FaceHands BlownBack

Noise Punk DisruptorAbrasive · Synthetic · Relentless

TOMORROW•Riviera Theatre

indietronica/synthpop/bedroom pop

Passion Pit

Hyper-Melodic Synth PopShimmering · Emotional · Maximalist

Arden Jones

Bedroom AnthemsCatchy · Lofi · Youthful

TOMORROW•Empty Bottle

noise rock/sludge metal/garage rock

mr.phylzzz

Noise Rock DisruptionAbrasive · Hooky · Explosive

Scarlet Demore

Chicago Indie MainstaysGritty · Anthemic · Raw

CREDIT CARD

Motor City Debt-CollectorsFrantic · Mechanical · Distorted

TOMORROW•Bottom Lounge

heavy metal/hard rock

School Of Rock

Post-Soviet Metal HammerGritty · Heavy · Classic

TUE JUL 21•Salt Shed

alternative rock/blues rock

KALEO

Icelandic Blues-Rock GiantsSoulful · Gritty · Cinematic

TUE JUL 21•Chop Shop

psychedelic pop/neo-psychedelia/alternative folk

Babe Rainbow

Flower-Power IconsSunny · Psychedelic · Groove

Sam Blasucci

Laurel Canyon RevivalistGentle · Breezy · Timeless

TUE JUL 21•Hideout

indie folk/americana rock/alt country

Styrofoam Winos

Voltron SongwritingDusty · Psych · Collaborative

Tobacco City

Midwest Americana VibeDusty · Melancholic · Hazy

Gnite

Digital Texture SculptorAmbient · Melodic · Smooth

TUE JUL 21•Metro

punk rock/indie punk

Jeff Rosenstock

The King of DIYFeral · Anthemic · Blown-out

TUE JUL 21•The Burlington

post-hardcore/shoegaze/math rock

Letters to Part

Atmospheric ArchitectDreamy · Introspective · Lush

Antillion

Chicago Chaos CraftersFrenetic · Melodic · Volatile

When We Was Kids

Midwest Math EnergyTechnical · Angular · Emotive

WED JUL 22•Salt Shed

indie rock/alternative rock/jangle pop

Pavement

Slacker Rock SovereignsLaconic · Clever · Lo-fi

Nap Eyes

Halifax Indie SageJangle · Cerebral · Lo-fi

WED JUL 22•Subterranean

alternative rock/modern blues/emo

Gooseberry

Brooklyn Grunge-BluesGritty · Modern · Raw

Lucky Square

Midwest Emo ArchitectJagged · Melancholic · Raw

Brad Goodall

Appalachian PopsmithHeartland · Warm · Melodic

WED JUL 22•Metro

punk rock/indie punk/bubblegrunge

Jeff Rosenstock

The King of DIYFeral · Anthemic · Blown-out

Beach Bunny

The Bedroom Rock HeroSnappy · Emotional · Fuzzed

WED JUL 22•Thalia Hall

indie folk/americana/indie rock

Wilderado

Heartland Indie PillarsSoaring · Dusty · Driven

Timmy Skelly

Dystopian Concept CreatorCinematic · Melodic · Theatrical

WED JUL 22•The Burlington

alternative rock/rock/blues rock

Prerex

Windy City Alt-RockEarnest · Distorted · Classic

She's So Quiet

Windy City GrungeHeavy · Moody · Distorted

WED JUL 22•Schubas

indie rock/pop punk/emo

Alex Lahey

Melbourne Punk IconSardonic · Catchy · Relatable

Gay Meat

Wistful HeartlandMelancholic · Raw · Earnest

THU JUL 23•Empty Bottle

jangle pop/power pop/post-punk

The Whiffs

Jangle-Pop PuristsBright · Melodic · Punchy

Temps

Canadian Post-Punk TonesAngular · Jazzy · Moody

Otoliths

Bay Area DaydreamersChiming · Jangly · Bright

THU JUL 23•Hideout

indie folk/singer-songwriter/indie rock

Kneafsey

Chicago’s Melodic Folk TroubadourSoft · Earnest · Acoustic

Dogcatcher

Bay Area to ChicagoTwangy · Soulful · Raw

THU JUL 23•The Burlington

chamber pop/alternative pop/indie pop

Wide Orbit

Midwest Indie CharmWarm · Melodic · Lush

umpire

Bedroom Lo-FiIntimate · Raw · Vulnerable

ForEach Loop

Denton Suburban RockersEarnest · Raw · Local

Mellow Honey

Psychonautic Garage ExplorersFuzzy · Trippy · Raw

THU JUL 23•Metro

punk rock/indie punk/folk punk

Jeff Rosenstock

The King of DIYFeral · Anthemic · Blown-out

AJJ

Folk-Punk VeteransManic · Acoustic · Political

THU JUL 23•Porter County Fairgrounds

country/indie folk

Max McNown

Oregon-Born Roots RevivalistEarthy · Poignant · Resonant

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TUE JUL 21•Empty Bottle

egg punk/noise rock/post-punk

The Speed Babes

Garage Noise DisruptorsFrantic · Raw · Lo-fi

Anxiety Patrol

Midwestern Post-PunkJittery · Raw · Urgent

Shredded Sun

Power-Pop PunksImpatient · Jagged · Energetic

THU JUL 23•Radius

drum and bass/house/hyperpop

jack white

Steady BounceDeep · Housey · Groovy

miniskirt

Glitch-Core SpriteManic · Artificial · Rapid

FRI JUL 24•Epiphany Center

visual kei/j-rock

Bless This Mess

Neo-Gothic DramatistMelodic · Theatrical · Heavy

FRI JUL 24•Subterranean

alternative pop/electropop

margø

Supervillain PopDark · Heavy · Punchy

FRI JUL 24•Bottom Lounge

skate punk/alternative rock

Medanos

Midwest AgitatorsRaw · Punchy · Urgent

FRI JUL 24•Beat Kitchen

roots reggae/reggae rock

Mike Love

Reggae Roots RevolutionaryOrganic · Conscious · Soulful

SAT JUL 25•Lincoln Hall

indie folk/folk pop

Wild Child

Indie-Folk EnchantmentBright · Orchestral · Whimsical

SAT JUL 25•Ravinia

art pop/indie rock

St. Vincent

Art-Rock EnigmaAngular · Virtuosic · Polished

SAT JUL 25•Hunter Pavilion

art pop/indie rock

St. Vincent

Art-Rock EnigmaAngular · Virtuosic · Polished

SAT JUL 25•Sleeping Village

bedroom pop/indie pop

pillow princess

Bedroom Pop PrincessHazy · Melancholic · Intimate

SUN JUL 26•Epiphany Center

indie folk/americana/pop

River & Rail

Appalachian NoirHaunting · Agile · Rustic

Andrew Hoyt

Midwest Ukulele TroubadourGentle · Bright · Unique