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27 Powerviolence shows · 17 venues

Tuned to Powerviolence //A chaotic, neck-snapping assault of ultra-fast thrash beats, sudden sludgy breakdowns, and raw, throat-shredding screams that rarely last more than a minute.

TUE JUL 28•Empty Bottle

sludge metal/noise rock/post-metal

Teeth Kids

Sludge NoiseFilthy · Heavy · Abrasive

Stander

Windy City WeightHeavy · Atmospheric · Expansive

Mensa

Midwest Emotive HardcoreChaotic · Piercing · Raw

TUE JUL 28•Beat Kitchen

alternative metal/country rock

Royale Lynn

Hard Rock RenegadeGritty · Metallic · Resonant

WED JUL 29•Metro

post-punk/punk rock

Viagra Boys

Sweden’s Satirical Punk ProvocateursGrimy · Groovy · Discordant

WED JUL 29•Vic Theatre

indie rock/post-punk

Wet Leg

Deadpan Post-Punk RevivalWitty · Scrappy · Funky

WED JUL 29•Cobra Lounge

garage rock/power pop/indie rock

Bad Nerves

Ferocious Hook IconsFast · Distorted · Melodic

Flesh Panthers

Fuzzy RockersGritty · Lo-fi · Energetic

WED JUL 29•The Burlington

alternative rock/electronic rock/sludge metal

WREX

Electro-Rock RenegadesJagged · Kinetic · Neon

The Human Trials

Bridgeport Doom AlchemistsViscous · Heavy · Experimental

The Head Caution

Noisy PerformanceJagged · Intense · Absurdist

THU JUL 30•Empty Bottle

punk/alternative

Ecca Vandal

Stylistic Chaos ArchitectAggressive · Vibrant · Experimental

THU JUL 30•Cobra Lounge

High Vis

Hardcore-Rooted Post-PunkGrit · Melodic · Anthemic

THU JUL 30•Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

heavy metal/alternative metal/pop punk

Avenged Sevenfold

Modern Metal IconsTechnical · Melodic · Aggressive

Good Charlotte

Mall-Goth MelodistsAnthemic · Rebellious · Polished

THU JUL 30•Salt Shed

hyperpop/dance-pop

Slayyyter

Cyber-Pop AuthorityGlossy · Plastic · Volatile

THU JUL 30•Subterranean

alternative rock/indie rock/riot grrrl

Finn Wolfhard

Indie Rock ProtagonistScruffy · Melodic · Youthful

Kim Theory

Modern Riot GrrrlPunchy · Feminist · Raw

FRI JUL 31•Live Wire Lounge

punk rock/horror punk/riot grrrl

Goners UK

Horror PunksFast · Grimy · Relentless

TAKE THE REINS

Riotous Chicago Street-PunkRaw · Punchy · Gritty

Space Age Zeros

Midwest Power-Pop CollectivePunchy · Energetic · Hooky

FRI JUL 31•Reggies

shoegaze/metalcore/grunge

Loathe

Liverpool Sonic AlchemistsVisceral · Hazy · Monumental

all under heaven

New Jersey Wall of SoundHeavy · Melodic · Ethereal

FRI JUL 31•Subterranean

hyperpop/cloud rap/alternative rap

Lucy Bedroque

Gen-Z Rap DisrupterGlitchy · Atmospheric · Raw

Godly the Ruler

Genre-Bending VisionaryGlitchy · Raw · Forward

FRI JUL 31•Radius

hyperpop/techno

horsegiirL

Equine Club StarGalloping · Chaotic · Saccharine

FRI JUL 31•The WC Social Club

post-hardcore/math rock

Royal Coda

Swancore SupergroupTechnical · Melodic · Kinetic

FRI JUL 31•Outset

neoperreo/reggaeton

Six Sex

Latin RaveDirty · Electronic · Provocative

FRI JUL 31•Subterranean

alternative rock/grunge/post-hardcore

Atheena

Windy City GrungegazeGritty · Melancholic · Heavy

Moon Rules Apply

Chicago Grunge RevivalistsGritty · Visceral · Raw

killmoves

Chicago RiffageBrutal · Cathartic · Emotive

Maldita Sea!

Chicago Latine PowerFerocious · Gritty · Political

FRI JUL 31•Kilbourn Park

alternative hip hop/abstract hip hop/art rock

CRASHwolves

Post-Rap Sonic ExplorersGritty · Glitchy · Kinetic

Starcharm

Chicago Noise ArchitectGritty · Abstract · Textured

SAT AUG 1•Cobra Lounge

hardcore/mathcore/punk

AGITATE

Anti-Fascist BrutalistsAbrasive · Direct · Heavy

Majesty

Power Metal StalwartEpic · Thunderous · Valorous

See No Evil

Rust Belt BruisersHeavy · Violent · Raw

CRASHOUT

Heavy HitterBrutal · Abrasive · Relentless

Pure Hatred

Midwest BruisersHeavy · Violent · Oppressive

Copy

Synth AuteurMelodic · Retro · Playful

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THU JUL 30•The Venue

celtic rock/folk punk

Young Dubliners

Celtic Rock MainstaysBoisterous · Traditional · Rowdy

SAT AUG 1•Lowdown

noise rock/alternative rock

Crisis Actress

Noisy Chicago OutcastsGritty · Abrasive · Percussive