Sad Summer Festival: Taking Back Sunday The Maine Pvris Hot Mulligan & Mom Jeans in Chicago - Jul 21, 2023

Taking Back Sunday

21 concerts

Taking Back Sunday released their eighth studio album, 152, in late 2023. The band has sold millions of albums, has multiple tracks with streams in the multiple hundred million mark, and has toured worldwide and played major festivals.

The Maine

10 concerts

Arizona-bred modern rock band The Maine is a five-piece led by vocalist John O’Callaghan. Nearly 20 years in, they’re known for raw, honest songs with nostalgic energy. Their tenth album, Joy Next Door, includes “Half a Spark,” “Palms,” and “Die To Fall.”

Hot Mulligan

18 concerts

Hot Mulligan, originating from Lansing, Michigan, delivers energetic post-emo and pop-punk. Known for earnest songwriting and unique song titles, their tours captivate audiences. Popular songs include ""Equip Sunglasses"" and "And a Big Load." Albums like "The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still" showcase their blend of heartfelt punk rock. They have garnered millions of streams and toured globally, including with notable acts like Fall Out Boy.

Mom Jeans.

12 concerts

Mom Jeans. is an American alternative rock band formed in Berkeley, California in 2014. The group consists of four members: Eric Butler, Austin Carango, Bart Thompson, and Sam Kless. They are known for their emotive blend of emo, indie punk, and math rock.

Stand Atlantic

13 concerts

Stand Atlantic is an Australian pop-punk band from Sydney, formed in 2012. Known for their infectious energy and emotive songwriting, they blend pop-punk with modern rock and emo. Albums include Skinny Dipping, Pink Elephant, F.E.A.R., and Was Here. Popular songs feature collaborations with artists like nothing,nowhere. and Royal & the Serpent. Vocalist Bonnie Fraser champions authenticity in music.

Sincere Engineer

1 concert

Chicago-based singer/songwriter Deanna Belos records as Sincere Engineer, blending punk-pop, emo, and folk. Signed to Red Scare Industries in 2016 and later Hopeless Records, they released Rhombithian (2017), Bless My Psyche (2021), and Cheap Grills (2023).

Motion City Soundtrack

Minneapolis pop-punk heroes Motion City Soundtrack: catchy, accessible punk; 6 acclaimed albums, gold hit “Everything Is Alright”; toured worldwide; feat. Patrick Stump.

PVRIS

Formed in Lowell, MA, PVRIS (“Paris”) blends atmospheric electronica + dark alt-rock. Led by LGBTQ+ icon Lyndsey Gunnulfsen; hit LP White Noise; toured w/Muse; collabs Marshmello, Mike Shinoda.

L.S. Dunes

L.S. Dunes debuted live at Chicago’s Riot Fest in 2022 and released their debut album Past Lives that year. They later released their second full-length, Violet, produced by Grammy-nominated Will Yip, featuring songs like “Machines” and “Paper Tigers.”