The seventh annual PETFEST music festival and fundraiser is Saturday August 17th! Get ready to update your Spotify playlists by getting to know more about six of the acts you'll see at Petshop Gallery in the Benson Creative District! Purchase your advance tickets now and save!
Jeff in Leather
Jeff in Leather unites beat & body with pounding techno kicks & vaporized melodies. Trying to add a pinch of sugar to the dimly lit techno clubs. Leaving you sweat drenched & satiated.
Heet Deth
The members of Heet Deth, drummer-singer Julia Bard and guitarist-singer Laila Eskin, seem to have taken the right lessons from the early-2000s heyday of the White Stripes and Death From Above 1979—namely, that two people can whip up enough noise to make a bigger band overkill.
Read more about HEET DETH at the Chicago Reader
Ex Lover
Ex Lover are a bilingual post-punk act out of Omaha, Nebraska. The first single, “Dancefloor,” is, unsurprisingly, a post punk dance tune. The swirling guitars and hypnotic beat really carry this song as the femme vocals croon beautifully. Yet, for all it’s dance elements, it’s got a deep, dark, gothic undertone to it that invites you into a fantastical night club world. This would be an absolute banger at any goth club.
Read more about Ex Lover at New Noise Magazine
Ebba Rose
From Omaha, Nebraska, Ebba Rose is a fascinating Pop and Indie Pop performer. She has carved out her own niche in the music business with her distinctive genre fusion, entrancing audiences with her passionate and expressive style.
Ebba Rose draws inspiration from a variety of musical genres and artists, giving her music a sense of honesty and unfiltered passion. Her lyrics, which are reflective and relatable, are complimented by pop-influenced melodies that draw listeners into her world. She skillfully captures the essence of Indie Pop and creates an enticing audio experience with her strong vocals and contagious hooks.
Read more about Ebba Rose at Viberate
Western Haikus
Western Haikus, the Omaha-based outfit that’s quietly making waves in the scene, and their latest offering, “margot,” proves they’re not just another reverb-drenched act. This isn’t merely a song; it’s a sonic mural that seizes your senses and refuses to let go.
Read more about Western Haikus at Independent Music
Saving Fiona
Saving Fiona, an all-female rock band, was formed in the middle of the pandemic. Based in Lincoln, the up-and-coming band consists of four University of Nebraska-Lincoln seniors.
Read more about Saving Fiona at Nebraska News Service
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