UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY

UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY

UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY

Tuesday, June 30 • 7:30 PM

Prepare to be thrust into the throbbing heart of the indie scene with UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY—an uncanny fusion of bloodthirsty beats and spectral synth waves that will leave you questioning your very existence. This isn't your typical basement shoegaze set; it's a multi-sensory odyssey that will send chills down your spine and reverb through your soul. Are you ready to dance with the undead and rock out to the rhythm of the night?

You bet your vampire teeth you are. UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY is the sonic crypt you've been waiting to unearth. Drinking in their haunting harmonies and ethereal echoes is an experience akin to stumbling upon a super-secret warehouse rave in the belly of Berlin — it's dark, it's delicious, and it's disturbingly addictive.

Don't condemn yourself to another night of Netflix napping. Embrace the unknown, tap into your eternal cool, and let UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY sink their musical fangs into you. The indie scene is about to get a taste of the afterlife.

Lookingglass Theatre
821 N Michigan Ave
Chicago 60611

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Janky Limo

Janky Limo

Tuesday, June 30 • 8:00 PM

Ever found yourself dreaming of a night where the grit of lo-fi garage rock meets the existential pangs of post-punk? Enter Janky Limo, the scrappy quartet that's been rattling the rust off every indie dive from Bushwick basements to Echo Park lofts. Their sound is like Pavement and The Strokes got thrown in a blender with a dash of millennial ennui. Live, they're a force of nature—think chaotic guitar riffs, lyrics that cut deep, and energy levels that could light up the entire East Village. Catch them this Friday at The Wick. Trust me, you'll want to be front row when they tear the roof off with their latest single, "Half-Baked Catastrophe." It's the gig your Spotify Wrapped will wish it had attended.

Reggies Music Joint
2105 South State Street
Chicago 60616

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The Strike

The Strike

Wednesday, July 1 • 7:30 PM

You know that fleeting moment when the universe conspires to make your heart throb in sync with the bassline? Enter The Strike—a sonic tidal wave crashing into the depths of your jaded soul. This isn't just another gig; it's a baptism in pure, unadulterated rhythm. Imagine LCD Soundsystem flirting with The Strokes at a glitter-drenched warehouse rave. The Strike's live shows are a kaleidoscope of sound, swirling with intoxicating synths and angular guitar riffs that could slice through the ennui of your existential crisis. Their energy? It's like a lightning bolt on a sugar high. If you're not there, are you even really alive? Try not to let the FOMO consume you whole, but we dare you to find a better way to transcend your musical malaise.

Park West
322 W. Armitage
Chicago 60614

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Rigid, Jack Riedy and the Dealbreakers, Sattva Dog

Rigid, Jack Riedy and the Dealbreakers, Sattva Dog

Wednesday, July 1 • 8:00 PM

Clear your calendar and dust off those Docs, because this Friday night at the ever-so-exclusive Velvet Underground basement is the kind of gig that will make your future self jealous if you miss it. First up, we've got Sattva Dog, the psych-groove maestros whose sound feels like a kaleidoscope got lost in a Pink Floyd record—expect to be transported. Following them, Jack Riedy and the Dealbreakers are set to take us on a wild ride with their raw, rebellious riffs and lyrics sharp enough to cut through your ennui. And headlining, Rigid is bringing their post-punk prowess with an introspective edge that's as if Ian Curtis got existential. This isn't just a lineup; it's a pilgrimage for the sonically adventurous. Be there, or be wondering forever what could have been.

Reggies Music Joint
2105 South State Street
Chicago 60616

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UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY

UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY

Thursday, July 2 • 2:00 PM

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Crisp autumn nights are wasted on the living. This Friday, dive into the sanguine sonic shades of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY. A band that captures the zeitgeist of the post-punk panorama with the rapacious fervor of a creature of the night. They've been hailed as the spectral lovechild of Bauhaus and Cocteau Twins, their sound a symphony of shadows that fuses desolate guitars with cataclysmic synths. With a reputation for shows that are more ritual than concert, expect a night of relentless rhythms and intoxicating choruses that will compel even the most cynical souls. Don't just be another face caught in the glow of your phone screen - join us in the dark.

Lookingglass Theatre
821 N Michigan Ave
Chicago 60611

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Repeat Player w/ Moon Destroyer, Noah Jennings

Repeat Player w/ Moon Destroyer, Noah Jennings

Thursday, July 2 • 7:00 PM

Clear your calendar and lace up your thrifted Docs because this Friday, Repeat Player is about to reroute your existential crisis into a euphoria-laden soundscape at The Glimmer Room. Fresh off their latest EP drop that sounds like Beach House and Tame Impala had a love child raised on lo-fi VHS tapes, Repeat Player will be the headlining act you pretend you’ve been listening to since 2019. Joining them are Moon Destroyer, whose synths are so cosmic they might just realign your chakras, and Noah Jennings, the indie troubadour with lyrics so poignant you'll think he’s been reading your therapy journal. This is the night your Spotify Discover Weekly wishes it could plan—don’t say we didn’t warn you when you find yourself at the bar, bent on impressing that cute someone with your encyclopedic knowledge of dream pop’s second wave.

Cubby Bear
1059 West Addison
Chicago 60613

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Goetia, Ritual Fog, Defense Wound, Funerary Outlook

Goetia, Ritual Fog, Defense Wound, Funerary Outlook

Thursday, July 2 • 8:00 PM

This Friday, dive headfirst into the sonic abyss with a lineup that's practically conjured from the depths of your coolest vinyl dreams. Goetia, the darkwave darlings who've been spinning their own witchy web of sound, are set to headline a night that promises to be nothing short of transcendental. Ritual Fog will envelop you in their atmospheric haze, leaving you somewhere between this realm and the next. Defense Wound is ready to unleash their blistering post-punk anthems, a perfect soundtrack for your existential dread. And kicking things off, Funerary Outlook will guide you through a melancholic labyrinth of sound, proving that sadness never sounded so good. This is more than just a gig—it's a pilgrimage for those who live for the underground pulse. Consider your FOMO activated.

Reggies Music Joint
2105 South State Street
Chicago 60616

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Patty Pershayla, Michelle Sanchez

Patty Pershayla, Michelle Sanchez

Thursday, July 2 • 8:30 PM

Get ready to transcend mere existence, because Patty Pershayla and Michelle Sanchez are about to drop a sonic meteorite on our otherwise mundane timeline. These two titans of the indie galaxy are colliding for a night that promises to be nothing short of legendary. Picture this: Patty's raw, visceral lyricism sparring with Michelle's ethereal synth landscapes in a duel that'll reverberate your soul like a long-lost My Bloody Valentine B-side. It's the kind of event where shoegaze dreams tie-dye with synthpop reality, and you might just find yourself scribbling zine poetry about it afterward. This is not just a concert; it's an initiation into a secret society of sound. Miss this, and your future self will resent you forever.

Reggies Bananna's Shack
2105 South State Street
Chicago 60616

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Lane 8 at Lakefront Green

Lane 8 at Lakefront Green

Friday, July 3 • 12:00 PM

If you haven't yet surrendered yourself to the sonic embrace of Lane 8, consider this your official wake-up call. This Saturday, the maestro of melodic house is transforming Lakefront Green into a utopia of beats and feels, where the skyline melts into synth-laden sunsets and every bass drop reverberates through the city’s bones. Forget the cookie-cutter club scene; this is where the real alchemy happens—where euphoric melodies meet the open air and kindred souls dance like nobody's watching. Picture it: a sea of vintage windbreakers swaying in unison, eyes closed, hearts open. It’s not just a gig; it’s a communion of the cool. Miss it, and you'll be left scrolling through everyone else’s Instagrams, wondering why you ever doubted the magic.

Lakefront Green
2401 N. Lakeshore Drive
Chicago 60614

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La Texana, Blood Club, Future Nobodies

La Texana, Blood Club, Future Nobodies

Friday, July 3 • 8:00 PM

Get ready to dive headfirst into the sonic wonderland at Bottom Lounge, where the indie trinity of La Texana, Blood Club, and Future Nobodies is set to redefine your Friday night. Whether you're a fan of La Texana's genre-bending riffs, Blood Club's dark pop alchemy, or Future Nobodies' gritty synth-laden anthems, this lineup is the stuff of underground legend. Imagine a night where every chord strikes like a secret handshake, and every lyric feels like it was written just for you. Sure, tickets might be playing hard to get, but isn't the chase half the fun? This isn't just another gig; it's a pilgrimage for the perpetually hip, and missing out would be like skipping the afterparty of the year. So, lace up those well-worn Converse, double-check your inbox for those elusive tickets, and get ready to experience a night that will haunt your group chat for weeks.

Bottom Lounge
1375 W. Lake St
Chicago 60607

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Total Chaos, Noogy, Rumblehawk

Total Chaos, Noogy, Rumblehawk

Friday, July 3 • 8:00 PM

Get ready to ditch your ennui at the door and dive headfirst into a night where the energy is as raw as a basement tape and as electrifying as a circuit-bent synth. Total Chaos is set to obliterate the stage with their signature sonic anarchy—think the unholy lovechild of early Black Flag and a pack of feral cats. Not to be outdone, Noogy will unleash their unfiltered punk ethos, a whirlwind of grit and riffage that’ll make even the most stoic hipster reconsider their stance on moshing. And then there's Rumblehawk, the under-the-radar phenom whose psychedelic noise-pop is the aural equivalent of a DMT trip gone right. This isn’t just a gig; it’s a rite of passage for anyone claiming allegiance to the indie underground. Clear your calendar, grab your coolest vintage tee, and prepare to feel something real. Jaded? Not by the end of this night.

Reggies Music Joint
2105 South State Street
Chicago 60616

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Total Chaos w/ Noogy

Total Chaos w/ Noogy

Friday, July 3 • 8:00 PM

Get ready to ditch your ennui at the door and dive headfirst into a night where the energy is as raw as a basement tape and as electrifying as a circuit-bent synth. Total Chaos is set to obliterate the stage with their signature sonic anarchy—think the unholy lovechild of early Black Flag and a pack of feral cats. Not to be outdone, Noogy will unleash their unfiltered punk ethos, a whirlwind of grit and riffage that’ll make even the most stoic hipster reconsider their stance on moshing. And then there's Rumblehawk, the under-the-radar phenom whose psychedelic noise-pop is the aural equivalent of a DMT trip gone right. This isn’t just a gig; it’s a rite of passage for anyone claiming allegiance to the indie underground. Clear your calendar, grab your coolest vintage tee, and prepare to feel something real. Jaded? Not by the end of this night.

Reggie's Music Joint
2105 S State St
Chicago 60616

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It's Murph

It's Murph

Saturday, July 4 • 4:00 PM

Brace yourself, because It's Murph is about to detonate your weeknight routine like a firecracker in a stale dive bar. The Brooklyn-based band is storming the stage with their genre-bending alchemy of post-punk grit and synth-laden dreamscapes that sound like Joy Division and Tame Impala had a love child at a basement show. Their latest EP, "Neon Reverie," is a kaleidoscope of sound that will make even your most obscure Spotify playlist seem pedestrian. This isn’t just a gig; it’s a rite of passage for the terminally cool. So ditch your ironic detachment at the door and prepare for a sonic baptism that will have you texting everyone you know about the night you almost missed. Trust us, this is the band your future self will brag about having seen before they blew up.

Lakefront Green
2401 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Chicago 60614

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Vintage Culture at Lakefront Green

Vintage Culture at Lakefront Green

Sunday, July 5 • 12:00 PM

If your playlist needs a jolt of electric energy and your weekend plans are thirsting for a shot of something sublime, then Vintage Culture at Lakefront Green is your siren call. Imagine a sunset backdrop that looks like it was plucked from an A24 dreamscape, paired with beats that make even the shufflers feel like they’ve been missing out. Vintage Culture isn’t just spinning tracks; he's crafting an auditory tapestry that takes you from the underground clubs of São Paulo to a rooftop in Brooklyn—all without leaving the lush embrace of the Green. Get ready for a night where basslines flirt with the skyline and every drop feels like a secret only the coolest kids are in on. Miss this, and you might as well cancel summer.

Lakefront Green
2401 N. Lakeshore Drive
Chicago 60614

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Glitched Out, Disinfect, Narwhal Express

Glitched Out, Disinfect, Narwhal Express

Sunday, July 5 • 8:00 PM

This Saturday night, prepare to have your eardrums lovingly shredded at the sonic cathedral of your wildest indie dreams. Glitched Out, those mercurial maestros of chaos, are set to deliver a set that feels like Radiohead blasted through a kaleidoscope of distorted Game Boy bleeps. Disinfect will follow, bringing a post-punk cleansing so raw and visceral you'll feel like you've been baptized in sweat and reverb. And just when you think your music heart can't take any more, Narwhal Express will whisk you away on a psychedelic journey—think Tame Impala, but if Kevin Parker had been raised by narwhals in a secret underwater disco. This isn't just a gig; it's a full-on aural pilgrimage. Don't be the only one scrolling past your feed with a single tear of regret as everyone else moshes their way to musical nirvana.

Reggies Music Joint
2105 South State Street
Chicago 60616

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The Church (18 & Over)

The Church (18 & Over)

Tuesday, July 7 • 8:00 PM

Prepare your senses for an ethereal immersion as The Church rolls into town, bringing with them a kaleidoscope of soundscapes that have been the heartbeat of alternative atmospheres since before your favorite vintage tee was even a thought. This isn't just a gig; it’s a transcendental pilgrimage led by the Australian psych rock maestros who’ve been crafting celestial narratives since the '80s. Picture yourself enveloped in Steve Kilbey's unmistakable vocals—it's like being whispered secrets from an astral plane, underscored by shimmering guitars that wouldn't be out of place in a David Lynch fever dream. Dust off your most ironic band tee, bring the friend who claims they "heard of them before they were cool," and dive into a sound bath that promises to leave even the most jaded souls wondering why they ever doubted the magic of music. This is the kind of show that will have your future self thanking you, one reverb-drenched note at a time.

Park West
322 W. Armitage
Chicago 60614

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