THE BRAYMORES

Chicago indie-rock outfit The Braymores have spent the last three

years quietly building one of the Midwest’s most promising grassroots

success stories. With the release of their sophomore album When The

Lights Went Out on the horizon and a milestone hometown

appearance at Lollapalooza ahead, the band continues to emerge as

one of Chicago’s fastest-rising independent acts.

Formed in 2022, The Braymores consists of Matt Tilles (vocals, guitar),

Keegan Melaniphy (guitar), Russell Oren (drums), and Connor

Kohanzo (bass). What began as a chance reconnection between

former high school classmates quickly evolved into a serious creative

endeavor. After cutting their teeth through open mics, local showcases,

and Chicago club dates, the band steadily built momentum through

relentless live performance and a growing catalog of releases.

Their 2023 debut EP, Talking to Trees, introduced a sound that blends

indie rock, folk influences, surf-inspired guitar work, and hook-driven

songwriting. The project's breakout attention on social platforms

helped establish an early streaming audience and positioned The

Braymores within Chicago's thriving independent music scene.

Rather than chasing trends, the band has focused on developing a

sustainable foundation rooted in songwriting and live performance.

That commitment carried through their debut full-length Who You'd

Have Been, and now reaches its most ambitious expression yet with

their forthcoming sophomore album When The Lights Went Out.

The new album marks a clear evolution in both sound and scope.

While earlier material leaned heavily on personal experiences, When

The Lights Went Out expands the band's storytelling approach through

character-driven narratives, darker themes, and more adventurous

lyrical perspectives.

Across the record, The Braymores explore obsession, uncertainty,

longing, and identity through a collection of songs that reflect their

most confident and exploratory work to date.

Recorded in Chicago and mixed by Josh Tyrrell with mastering by

Katie Tavini, When The Lights Went Out features richer arrangements

and expanded textures that showcase a band increasingly confident in

its ability to merge indie rock, folk, alternative, and pop influences into

a sound distinctly their own.

As their recorded output continues to evolve, live performance remains

the foundation of the project. Known for dynamic sets, singalong

choruses, and a chemistry developed through years of playing

together, The Braymores have steadily established themselves as a

compelling live act.

That momentum has led to festival stages, expanded touring

opportunities, and more than 40 dates across the summer and fall,

giving the band their biggest platform yet to bring the songs from When

The Lights Went Out to audiences nationwide.

With national touring underway, a growing catalog of releases, and

new music already in development, The Braymores are entering their

most ambitious phase yet. Built through consistency rather than

shortcuts, the band continues to prove that strong songwriting,

authentic connection, and a commitment to the live experience remain

the foundation for long-term momentum.