Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT

Salt Jacket Booking Presents: 10 Years of "Glow" Tour

Chase Huglin

Hailing from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Chase Huglin has emerged as a prominent figure in the DIY music scene. With a relentless touring schedule that saw him playing an astonishing 150 shows a year during his active years, Huglin’s dedication to his craft has earned him a devoted fanbase across the country. His debut LP, “You Deserve An Island,” struck a chord with audiences, selling over 30,000 copies and solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the indie music scene. Huglin’s ability to connect with listeners through his introspective lyrics and captivating melodies has garnered widespread acclaim, propelling him to new heights in his musical journey. In addition to his success on the road and in record sales, Huglin’s collaborative spirit shines through in projects like his acoustic EP recorded with Nathan Hussey from All Get Out. As he continues to evolve as an artist, Chase Huglin remains committed to pushing the boundaries of his craft and captivating audiences with his heartfelt compositions.

Best Ex

The heart of singer-songwriter Mariel Loveland has always been her DIY spirit. As a teenage poet, she taught herself guitar in an attempt to put her words to music, writing her first songs in the margins of her notebook during math class. Not long after, with little more than a rusted-out van and a handful of home recordings, the songwriter hit the road with Candy Hearts, a wide-eyed punk band rooted in early ‘00s nostalgia.

Within two short years, Candy Hearts went from playing in basements across the East Coast to sharing the stage with pop punk heavyweights like Man Overboard, New Found Glory, and Weezer. Math class became MTV and the microphones she set up in her mother’s basement became an LA recording studio. After a stint on Vans Warped Tour, Loveland found herself wondering: what happens after your childhood dreams come true? It turns out, you start all over again. Enter: Best Ex.

With her solo endeavor, Loveland has managed to maintain the diary-like introspection and biting sarcasm of previous releases, swapping out energetic guitars for fuzzed-out synths and dreamy acoustics. Her previous two EPs—Ice Cream Anti-Social (2017) and Good At Feeling Bad (2020)—were met with critical acclaim from publications like Billboard and Alternative Press, even landing airplay on BBC Radio 1.

After inking a new record deal, Loveland released her first solo album, With a Smile, in October 2023 via Iodine Records (US) and Alcopop Records (UK).

Seepie

Always Grounded

LISTED AS ONE OF ALTERNATIVE PRESS’S 50 UP AND COMING POP PUNK BANDS, NEW ENGLAND’S OWN ALWAYS GROUNDED IS A BAND THAT IS REMINISCENT OF THE LATE 2000’S POP PUNK AND EASYCORE HEYDAY GATHERING INFLUENCES FROM BANDS SUCH AS FOUR YEAR STRONG AND NECK DEEP. MERGING UNFORGETTABLE HOOKS WITH LOUD, AND HARD HITTING INSTRUMENTALS, THIS CONNECTICUT BASED 5 PIECE IS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH.

SINGER/AMATEUR WRESTLER RJ DIONNE STARTED ALWAYS GROUNDED WITH HIS BROTHER, ELI THE BLIND GUY, AS AN ACOUSTIC PROJECT. AFTER RELEASING THEIR FIRST EP, THE DUO DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO TAKE IT SERIOUSLY AND TRANSFORM INTO A FULL BAND. RJ CALLED OUT TO AN OLD FRIEND, JUDE ANGELO ALEXANDER WHO TOOK ON THE ROLE OF LEAD GUITARIST. AFTER FINDING IAN DE CHANTAL TO FILL OUT THE LOW-END, THEY SOLIDIFIED THE LINEUP WITH MASON COHEN ON DRUMS. THE OUTFIT SHARES ONE COMMON BELIEF: THAT THROUGH ALL DIFFERENCES, MUSIC CAN BRING EVERYONE TOGETHER. THIS MINDSET IS A THEME THAT CARRIES OUT THROUGH THE BANDS LYRICAL STYLE, CREATING A SENSE OF SOLITUDE THE LISTENER CAN FIND WITHIN ALL OF THEIR SONGS.

IN 2021, THE BAND RELEASED THEIR DEBUT EP AS A FULL BAND TITLED “LETTERS TO MY YOUTH.” THE GROUP IS AMBITIOUS AND SET OUT ON TOURING RELENTLESSLY AND MAKING AN IMPACT ON FANS, CREATING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND HOME FOR THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL.

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$10 ADVANCED / $12 AT THE DOOR 

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