Downside Salesman / Fjord Taurus / Peter Hunt and the Great Outdoors

Downside Salesman is a Midwestern punk band based in Chicago, IL. Formed in 2020, the band released their debut EP, Wastehaven, and played throughout the city before taking a hiatus.

Founding members Robert Lane and Alissa Wolff revived the project in 2025 with Zachariah Gall and Ryan Ceroky, bringing a new lineup and a fuller, more dynamic sound.

Downside Salesman released their sophomore EP, Dibs., on October 26, 2026. The EP explores personal growth, letting go of what (or who) no longer serves you, and the importance of finding connection and community along the way.

Harkening back to the old world and the vague Scandinavian ancestry of half its members, Fjord Taurus is firing on all cylinders. Their music is reminiscent of late nights spent racing slot cars, listening to the rarest Mario Andretti demo tapes, and eating hot pockets. Their tunes consist of guitar centered rock that hints at early 90s indie with a smattering of emo and punk sensibilities.

Peter Hunt & the Great Outdoors is a new-wave emo band from Chicago, IL. Often lauded as "more important to music history than the Beatles," Peter Hunt & the Great Outdoors released their debut album, 'Defeater', in November.