DBN: Jeff Draco, Topaz, Old Coke

Jeff Draco is a rising star in the indie/alt-pop scene, captivating audiences with his unique sound and infectious energy. Draco performs with some of the most talented musicians around, including Josh Poggioli on keys and vocals, Tyler Drager on guitar, George Turner on bass, and Owen Greene on drums.

TOPAZ is 27 year old multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer Zack Johnson. Born and raised around Chicago, he picked up a guitar at an early age. He began seriously studying the production of music around the age of 18 and eventually released his first EP, Half Awake. He went on to earn a degree from Columbia College while continuing to hone his craft and improve as a musician and producer. Since then, he has consistently released more music including his second full length album High Society. His third full length album Help Yourself To My Garden is out now.

Old Coke is a Chicago-based band focused on pushing the boundaries of heavy shogaze by incorporating elements from a wealth of genres. Sharing members with Sleepwalk, Old Coke brings a driving edge to a genre that focuses more on larger than life guitar tones rather than energy. Throughout 2022 the band gained traction from a set of impressively tight and energetic live shows that will continue on throughout 2023.