MidWest Friends Fest @midwestfriendsfest.bsky.social The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
May 28+29+30 | 2026
www.midwestfriendsfest.com
better love @betterloveus.bsky.social โจ music for people โจ
listen, watch, share ๐
linktree.com/betterloveus
@charmermi.bsky.social @charmermi.bsky.social Rock band from Upper Peninsula of Michigan
charmermi.com
Annabel @annabelohio.bsky.social Midwestern Rock
annabel.bandcamp.com
John (b.lake) Micensky @johnjustrecordz.bsky.social Professional audio nerd.
Worked with PINKSQUEEZE, OK COOL, Modern Dairy, Janet Blackwell, Jared Jones, and maybe you one day ๐.
Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social Chicago, IL based guitarist and musician
I play guitar in @btmbrkt.bsky.social
Let's talk if you wanna rock
linktr.ee/marioplaysriffs
Tiny Voices @tinyvoiceswi.bsky.social the band
linktr.ee/TinyVoices
Booking: tinyvoiceswi@gmail.com
(More likely to respond than DMs)
Label: @pnwkmusic.com
*as seen on the 5th wave emo iceberg*
my own desert island ๐โ๏ธ @myowndesertisland.bsky.social emo alt rock from ohio
debut album out now!
โฌ๏ธVINYL/MUSIC
linktr.ee/myowndesertisland
Elephant Jake @elephantjake.bsky.social Band based in Philly
https://linktr.ee/elephantjakeband
In the Key of Brie @itkob.bsky.social Music recommendations ๐ต
New album reviews ๐ถ
Hope you enjoy! ๐
HummusVacuum999 @hummusvacuum999.bsky.social Tongue-in-cheek Emo/Punk from Ohio
STREAM โTattletaleโ
https://tr.ee/V90V3EQCIq
ellie hart @elliehart.bsky.social 
Combat from Baltimore @combatbaltimore.bsky.social Baltimore Indie-Punk
โStay Goldenโ out on Counter Intuitive Records
Booking: amartin@sequelmusicgroup.com
klepto phase @kleptophase.bsky.social record label est. 2022 // toledo, oh + denver, co
CATBITE @catbiteband.bsky.social SKA and more from Philadelphia
catbite.net for everything ๐๏ธ๐ซฆ๐๏ธ
BARTY STRANGE @barteesstrange.bsky.social Doo doo head music freak
๐ Guitar Enthusiast ๐ @gravesavenue.bsky.social Guitarist in @barelycivil.bsky.social
I like guitars
Iโd Say Iโm Not Fine out now ๐๐๐
PFP by Kaitlyn Ciccotelli
RAT BATH @ratbathmke.bsky.social ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐
Trans band from Milwaukee!!
Fred & Rosie run this account ๐
www.ratbathband.com
Commit This To Memory @committhistomemory.bsky.social Pop Punk/Emo group from Aurora, IL USA. We throw high energy shows with lots of crowd engagement and sing songs about how sad we are.
@rileytheband.bsky.social @rileytheband.bsky.social 
Cascade Riot @cascaderiot.bsky.social Detroit, MI rock band.
https://linktr.ee/cascaderiot
cascaderiotbooking@gmail.com
@slapbuntband.bsky.social @slapbuntband.bsky.social 
Young Animals is a Midwest Emo Band **with new music!** @younganimalsband.bsky.social St. Louis, MO Midwest Emo/Math Rock.
james @emo-normie.bsky.social gay and tired | they/he | talks about rollercoasters too much | ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ โพ๏ธ ๐ | ๐Chicago
Tiny Sounds Collective @tinysoundscltv.bsky.social DIY booking, recording, & publishing collective based in ATX.
want to play in Austin? hit us up!
most active on IG, this is mainly the photo guy shitposting.
Career Day @careerdayny.bsky.social NYC/Philly Emo-Punk for the End Times. stream our new single โLast Good Day We Getโ
nickquipment @quipflops.bsky.social im experiencing something / @equipment.bsky.social @kleptophase.bsky.social
Dialogue **NEW EP OUT NOW** @dialoguetheband.bsky.social Alternative post emo band from StL
everyone is waiting for you - a party ep (I)
OUT NOW!
Hit Like a Girl (On Tour 3/10-4/3) @hlagband.bsky.social A band from Philly started by Nicolle Maroulis (they/them) We also run a 501(c)3 called No More Dysphoria
Thomas Peterson @petropete01.bsky.social Trying hard not to look like I'm trying too hard
https://tpeterson7601.substack.com/
Mpls
๐
ฑ๏ธยฎ๏ธ๐get @night-channels.bsky.social @okcoolband.bsky.social
burke ๐ @burkeistired.bsky.social time magazine nominated white boy of the year
chicago he/him 22
Avery Springer @avspringading.bsky.social Retirement Party is my band :) ~ I also like sports and am in law school (derogatory)
Northern Weather @northernweather.bsky.social Emo rock band from Akron OH
Posts by Garrett (he/him)
Music, merch, and more at northernweathermusic.com
kez from EVERENDER :3 @everender.com emo-pop-punk
final single, "Wolves", available now ๐บ๐
everender.com
2018 - 2026.
thank you, for everything.
Clipboards @clipboardsmi.bsky.social East Lansing, MI
TunnelVision @tunnelvisioncle.bsky.social great lakes emo
cleveland, oh ๐
โin moderationโ OUT NOW via atlanta zone records
MooseCreek Park @moosecreekpark.bsky.social ~ Long Island Emo ~
booking - pat@savethecattouring.com
CAREFUL GAZE @carefulgaze.bsky.social IT DOES NOT SLEEP
Poplar Creek @poplarcreektn.bsky.social EMO/DREAMO/SCREAMO/POP-PUNK/POST-HARDCORE/WHATEVER FROM NASHVILLE, TN
Rose, Logan, Kai, Noah, & Cameron
Ultra Deluxe @ultradeluxe.bsky.social MARXIST CYBERSKRAMZ || NYC
Posts by Max (she/they)
https://linktr.ee/UltraDeluxe
booking and other inquiries:
mnarotzky@gmail.com
Molly Compton @mollstermash.bsky.social Artist & Founder of Ur Mom Records
๐ chicago
๐: info@urmomrecords.com
Americaโs Saddest Sweetheart
Ur Mom Records @urmomrecords.bsky.social CalicoLoco ๐๐๐ง๐ป
A Day Without Love ๐ซก๐๐ชข
Chicagoโs Second Best Since 2022
CEO/Bleeding Heart Molly Compton
twinkledemayo @twinkledemayo.bsky.social 29
he/him
๐ฉท ๐ ๐
talk to me about music
sometimes i draw stuff?
Ghoul for a Goblin @ghoulforagoblin.bsky.social Chicago emo. โYou Know Youโll Still Find Me Thereโ out now ๐ซถ๐ป LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ghoulforagoblin
TUNNEL OF REVERB @tunnelofreverb.bsky.social record producer // pedal demos ๐ฑ
@notcourtok.bsky.social @notcourtok.bsky.social 
Arlen Gun Club @arlengunclub.bsky.social Rock Music from the Queen City.
New EP "An Unbearable Weight" out 1/25/25
Booking: arlengunclubohio@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/arlengunclub?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=31c84ced-bf0e-40ea-83f9-3897f92f37df
The Flips @theflips.bsky.social Hi we're The Flips.
We're a loud soft loud band from Chicago.
https://linktr.ee/theflips
Kyle McComb @kylemccombmusic.bsky.social Chicago based musician/nerd
garden home ๐๐ณ @gardenhomewi.bsky.social post-hardcore screamo
debut full-length record out now
https://linktr.ee/Gardenhome
Ry | Vinyl Fantasy Reviews @vinylfantasy.bsky.social Music Reviewer & Pigeon Lover | https://vinylfantasyreviews.co.uk/ | He/Him | โค๏ธ @bunnyjoost.bsky.social
Pretty Pleased @prettypleased.bsky.social Chicago heavy indie emo (?) // LP2 โClassic Rockโ streaming on all platforms!
linktr.ee/prettypleased
pomfret @pomfret417.bsky.social ozark mountain emo
Background Character โ๏ธ๐ค @bcbandil.bsky.social Distracted Post Punk from Chicago | New music video for โPsychic Driverโs Licenseโ OUT NOW!
da joka @mollxvx.bsky.social who is that (they/them)
Lobby Boxer @lobbyboxer.bsky.social four sickos
๐: lobbyboxerstl@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/lobbyboxer
@keroseneheights.bsky.social @keroseneheights.bsky.social real emo revival band from nc
OK Koala @okkoalamusic.bsky.social Warmly cathartic punky power-pop from Nashville / DM or email okkoalamusic@gmail.com for booking / ๐ต๐ธ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ //
aren't we amphibians @arentweamphibians.bsky.social rock and roll from southern california
arentweamphibians@gmail.com
Arcadiagay @arcadiagrey.bsky.social The only band ๐ค
https://linktr.ee/arcadiagrey?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=493c9fef-af88-4a7a-bdf9-1bc094c1fd0e
tracy @conofoto.bsky.social hangin in Chicago | always learning
they / them
Danielle Stanko @thisdrearyday.bsky.social they/them ๐ซ๐ชฝ๐
MI | 21 | friend to all creatures โฅ
upcycled, handmade apparel, paintings & design
Gman Tavern @gmantavern.com Live Music Venue
๐ป Laid Back โข Cold Beer โข Live Music
linkin.bio/gmantavern
@routinefuss.bsky.social @routinefuss.bsky.social Guitar band
https://linktr.ee/routinefuss
Dan Stewart @thedanstew.bsky.social Just a guy.
@albumrebrews.bsky.social @albumrebrews.bsky.social 
Sweet Bike that fuckin evil ass emo band @sweetbike.bsky.social Makin emo tunes and evil moves in Chicago
https://linktr.ee/Sweetbike
Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social Award-winning Wisconsin based journalist and co-founder of @scummywatertower.bsky.social. Bylines Chicago Sun-Times, SPIN, Rolling Stone, Guitar World, etc. Web designer.
http://www.joshuamichaelmiller.com
http://www.scummywatertower.com
๐๐ @okcoolband.bsky.social two tiny tiny rats with a dream of one day becoming human. linktr.ee/okcoolband
Haunt Dog @hauntdogphl.bsky.social Another emo band but hereโs the twist: we are gay
molly @mollyomalley.bsky.social overcast pop music maker
oux like awe @ouxband.bsky.social chicago gyatt rock
indigo (they) ionophoremagnified.bsky.social
manae (she) manae.bsky.social
arya (they)
vita (she)
profile pic by ash dye
header pic by mol white
linktr.ee/ouxbandchi
@midwestshows.bsky.social @midwestshows.bsky.social Promoting show activity for bands/artists playing in the Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
Elliott Green @elliottgreen.bsky.social elliottgreenmusic@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/elliottgreen
@partingband.bsky.social @partingband.bsky.social 
Cacophony Kid @cacokidoh.bsky.social "Convoluted" out August 5th!
Synth punk from Dayton, Ohio
https://linktr.ee/cacokidoh
runaway brother @runawaybrother.bsky.social our new album โWant You Needโ is out. support us on Bandcamp or by sharing
all-natural grass-fed pasture-raised american band
contact: runawaybrother@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/runawaybrother
dylan5million @dylan5million.bsky.social Man I Love Gambling
https://beacons.ai/dylan5million
Jam Poetry (PASS IT DOWN OUT NOW) @jampoetryband.bsky.social World Renowned Emo
Queens, NY
Debut LP โPass It Downโ out now!!!
Beers With Bands @beerswithbandspod.bsky.social Podcast based on talking to bands while we have a drink or two!
pretty bitter is a band @prettybittermp3.bsky.social all pretty, somewhat bitter, dc ๐ฏ๏ธ
booking: prettybitter.mp3@gmail.com
pfp by the legend kohei
https://linktr.ee/PrettyBitter
Potionseller @potionsellermi.bsky.social Debut album โBUZZARDโ out now via Brain Synth โข MGMT: j@disabledinter.net
nick webber @wicknebber.bsky.social Metamodern gardening. Musicmaker and guitar/keys/misc. in A Place For Owls.
Ian Joshua Riley @ianjoshuariley.bsky.social who?
@abandcalledlove.bsky.social
ianjoshuariley.com
marcus nuccio aka baloney ramone @noochiez.bsky.social marcus drums // ratboys, pet symmetry, what gives, wrong numbers etc
marcusnuccio.com
saint judas ๐ @saint-judas.bsky.social Emo to cry to, but also maybe to dance?? ๐ // Contact: saintjudasband@gmail.com
Goodbye Academy @goodbyeacademy.bsky.social DIY Alt Emo Band from the Greater Baton Rouge area. DM Me 4 My PayPal Music Video OUT 12/24!
goodbyeacademy.bandcamp.com | goodbyeacademy.com
Reillyโs Bad Photos @reillyjude.bsky.social Music Photographer
much cooler on IG
ATX
Khamsin @khamsinband.bsky.social Nashville dreamo band Khamsin - What's Left of Life? out now!
contact: khamsinband.mail@gmail.com
(jawn) mama doozy @mamadoozy.bsky.social rocker in summerbruise and juice falls. polar seltzer enjoyer. musician/merch/booking fella for hire. i love my wife. go pacers. they/he
Topiary Creatures @topiarycreatures.bsky.social Sparkly, maximalist punk rock from Nashville, TN ๐ฝโจ
https://linktr.ee/topiarycreatures
Misery Lizzness @miserylizzness.bsky.social Chicago Emo Queen
Emo Social Club | DJ ENLA-CHI
Media Educator & Nerd
she/her
Rediscover Fire Booking @rediscoverfire.bsky.social Booking in DC
Comet Ping Pong + Quarry House Tavern
Booking inquiries (no DMs): rediscoverfirebooking@gmail.com
http://www.rediscoverfirebooking.com
Treble @treblezine.bsky.social Groundbreaking music, independent media.
https://www.treblezine.com
@tcnmjack.bsky.social @tcnmjack.bsky.social