Michael Cali, a Filipino-American Indie-Pop/R&B artist, is based in the Chicagoland area. Michael competed in an international singing competition based in Los Angeles, California where he won the People’s Choice Award in 2024. He was a headliner for the Midwest Filipino American Summit (MFAS) at St. Louis University and most recently was one of the opening acts for TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan’s “In Between” Tour show in Chicago. He was a finalist for DePaul University’s Battle of the Bands competition and sold out his first headlining performance at BookClub Chicago.

SIMM is an Indie-Americana musician and recording artist based in Chicago, Illinois. His latest single, 'Reckless' combines Indie Rock influences with a 1950s Motown style, all while depicting the falling-headfirst feeling of falling for someone new. After recently returning from Austin, Texas where he performed in 4 unofficial SXSW showcases, SIMM opened a sold out hometown show for Ellie Banke at Beat Kitchen.

Michael Quiroz is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. 12 years of music experience has given Michael a solid intellectual base of music theory and lyricism. Drawing upon the grungy sounds of the early 2000s era of pop rock and the emotional melodies of 90s RnB, Michael transports you back to the age where love conquered all.

GIO is a singer/songwriter from New York who writes and performs authentic, introspective original music. Their forthcoming album “Even Now” explores life, love, and loss told through confessional and honest lyrics paired with Spanish guitar. In addition to music, they have published films and writings and have recently received a Wagner Fellowship from the Byrdcliffe Society for their art.