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The project started in Chicago as the bedroom work of a singer-guitarist before growing into a tight live band. The songs thread confessional lyrics through bright, slightly gritty guitar lines and quick drum patterns.

From bedroom files to a road-tested band

A recent shift from solo studio files to a full touring lineup gives the show more push and call and response moments. Expect a set that spotlights early singles and newer standouts like Vince Vaughn, Knock Me Down, and maybe Normal if they stretch the encore. The room tends to be mixed in age, with college kids up front and long time indie heads near the bar, all tuned to the hooks and quick dynamic swings.

Hooks, huddles, and small surprises

One neat detail is that many early tracks were self produced in a tiny apartment, and a few vocal layers still keep that raw, close mic feel live. Another quirk is the between song transitions, where guitar loops keep humming while the drummer counts in the next entry. Plans can change each night, so consider these setlist and production notes as thoughtful guesses rather than locked facts.

A Scene Built on Small, Loud Moments

The crowd skews casual and detail minded, with patched denim, striped layers under band tees, and beat up sneakers.

A thrifted look with intent

Film cameras pop up near the front, and a few fans swap tiny zines or bracelet trades before the lights drop. You hear big group shouts on final chorus hits, then a quick hush when a new song starts with just voice and guitar. Merch stays DIY with hand drawn art, a tote or two, and sometimes a small run cassette next to the shirts.

Rituals without fuss

People hang after the closer to talk lyrics, compare favorite lines, and point out the riff that stuck all night. The mood feels open and supportive, more like a late night hang than a costume show, built on shared lines instead of a pit. When a deep cut shows up, a murmur of recognition rolls across the room and the hook lands like a friendly wave.

The Mix Breathes, The Songs Drive

Live vocals sit a touch forward in the mix, with a grain that suits late night lyrics.

Hooks first, then color

Guitars start with clean chime, then push into a rougher edge in choruses, while the bass hums simple countermelodies that stick. The drummer leans on quick hi hat patterns at mid tempos, so even slow tunes feel awake. Many songs add a short intro or stretch a bridge to let the last chorus breathe, and the words land clearer because of it.

Small choices, big lift

On a few numbers the band drops to half time for eight bars, turning the hook into a big slow sway that hits hard. A lesser known trick is tuning the low string down a step on stage, which gives riffs more weight without turning muddy. Lights stay in warm washes with cooler flashes at peaks, but the ear keeps going back to the voice and guitars.

Kindred Sounds for Curious Ears

Fans who ride the line between indie shine and emo grit often cross over with Wallows for tight grooves and conversational vocals.

Neighboring lanes on your playlist

The cathartic sing alongs and knotty guitar runs also echo Hot Mulligan, especially in the way tension flips to big, punchy choruses. If you want road movie storytelling and a warm, live in the room band feel, The Backseat Lovers scratch the same itch. The nervy humor and open book lyrics will also click with Mom Jeans, whose crowds value honesty over gloss.

Different routes, same destination

Listeners who prefer jangly coastal moods might find a lane with Vacations, while still landing on the same playlist as this band. All of these artists favor melodic guitars, roomy drums, and hooks that invite a chorus without turning the room into theater.