North Warren, named after the street he lived on as he began releasing music, is the creative endeavor of Luke Esperes, an artist residing in Milwaukee, WI. His influences come from bands such as Harvey Danger, Let’s Wrestle, and Built To Spill making grungy indie rock with an emotional weight. His first single, USPS, was released in the summer of 2019 and his second single, Overdramatic, September 7th 2019. In the midst of playing a handful of shows around Milwaukee, North Warren celebrated their debut album release with an extravagant diy house show at the place where the project began. Luke writes and records his own music. In addition to that, he has produced multiple albums for artists such as Good Sounds, Kujo Koda, Turner Valle and Forgetless. In whichever format Luke is expressing himself, his primary goals remain the same: be honest, create something meaningful, and make people feel something – good or otherwise.
Since 2019 this trio— amber moth (vocals/guitar), gage moth (drums), and mac moth (bass)— has been developing their own cosmic gumbo of pop hooks, grunge, and garage doom. Drawing heavily from their combined love of bands like frankie and the witch fingers, and windhand.
Their first full-length album, “honestly, maybe,” and 2022’s ep, “in the mourning,” explore a wide range of themes and sounds including fantasy-laden lyrics, flippant sad girl rock, heartfelt indie love songs, and sludgy homages to their doom influences.
Their sophomore album, “stranger” (released may 25th, 2024), sees the trio focus their sound, drawing on a well soaked in grunge, distortion, and deeply personal lyrics disguised as pop melodies.
Rotundos is a rock band from Chicago Illinois.
Old Timer is also on the bill!
Doors at 7pm, Music at 8pm, $10
