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◖ Chicago, IL
◗ Next show: Schubas 11/25✨
◖ Booking: DM or [email protected]
◗ “Calypso” out now! Streaming everywhere

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went to a diy show on Friday and had SO much fun 🎸 incredible music and incredible people ❤️‍🔥

heard @sunqueenmusic for the first time and immediately added their music to my library ✨
amazing to hear @charityworkband live, I’m absolutely loving their new EP 🤘🏼

genuinely wanted to rock the whole night away
🤘🏼❤️‍🔥🤘🏼

#chicagomusic #chicago #diyshow #independentmusic #chicagomusicians

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10/09 @theshrinevenue

#concert #chicago #band #photography #concertphotography

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@charityworkband ep release w/ @sunqueenmusic & @masonfthomas

s/o to @passdownmagazine @theshrinevenue for an amazing night!

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Do yourself a favor and go to a DIY show!
#chicagomusicscene #indierockband #passdownmagazine #livemusic #sunqueenmusic

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@charityworkband @masonfthomas @sunqueenmusic at @theshrinevenue

@passdownmagazine

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Today we take a look back at this past week on The Deli Chicago set to the latest single, "Pitch Black", from the self-titled debut album by Able Baker.

You can help them celebrate the release of their album for FREE on October 5th at Empty Bottle with Giant Pit of Glass and Sick Day.

#chicagomusic #chicago

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Chicago-based rockers Sun Queen ventures into heavier territory on “Calypso,” their first release since 2025 debut album Pieces and the opening single from a forthcoming sophomore album. Inspired by an imagined island refuge beyond everyday anxiety, the track balances nocturnal tension with a persistent pull toward stillness.

The track develops with absorbing momentum, from a post-punk bass solemnity to panting percussion and a riveting lead presence. “Mood shifts, heat rises, no string to guide me out,” the delivery envelops right away, complemented thereafter by stylish synth work as backing harmonic layers bolster the dreamy pop allure. “Walk me to Calypso covered dreams,” a memorable beckoning unveils here, then shifting into a guitar-fronted twanginess and ensuing feedback-touched ardor. “Calypso” develops from initial late-night intrigue to a satiating rock appeal within the “let the stars decide” phrasing, making for a definitive success from Sun Queen.

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Sun Queen are back with their first new single, “Calypso“, since the release of their 2025 debut album, Pieces. As a band, Sun Queen makes expansive, ethereal indie rock that balances muscular guitar-driven arrangements with dreamy textures and layered vocal harmonies. Their songs move between atmospheric introspection and full-bodied alternative rock, creating a warm, almost cosmic sound that can feel simultaneously grounded and transportive. “Calypso” is a clear extension of this sound while managing to show that they are starting a new chapter.

This is the work of Mary Nevins, Alec Horne, Spencer Kasper, Patrick Myers, and Kat Graham.

You can catch Sun Queen at The Shrine on October 9th with Charity Work and Mason Thomas (from Greenville, SC). They will also be performing at Schubas on November 25th with Getting Started and Socially Acceptable.

#chicagomusic #chicago

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NEW SHOW ALERT
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We're heading back to @lh_schubas on Black Wednesday for our album + vinyl release party with our good friends @gettingstarted.band and @sunqueenmusic!

Tickets are available now, and linked in our bio. So grab some while ya can. More info to come about how you can secure the vinyl for our upcoming album, "Astronauts"
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See y'all soon

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Mark your calendars !!!! We'll be celebrating the release of our upcoming EP on 10/9 with an EP RELEASE SHOW 🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Massive shoutout to @sunqueenmusic and @masonfthomas for supporting us on the bill, make sure you pull up in time to catch them first ! Another shoutout to @passdownmagazine for organizing this landmark event ‼️‼️ and to @theshrinevenue for hosting

Doors @ 6:30 music @ 7
$10 cover / PWYC
18+ show
DM FOR ADDY

If you can guess the name of the EP we'll give you free merch 😝😝😝

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And we do it again and again! Come out to Gman Tavern on 8/29! Ticket link is in the bio! #gmantavern #doitagain #chicagomusic #moesnco #steelydanmemes

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