SUPERKICK
Based in Chicago, IL
Founded in 2017
Genre: #Rock #Alternative
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Mike Vaughn – Vocals/Guitar
Joey Youngs– Bass/Vocals
Tom Ruby - Drums
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Superkick is an alternative indie Trio from Chicago, IL. Superkick is Vocalist and guitarist Mike Vaughn, Vocalist and Bassist Joey Youngs, and Drummer Tom Ruby. They all came together in 2018 when middle school friends, Joey and Mike, bumped into a kid named Tom inside of a mosh pit. They bring together a wide range of influences from bands like Jawbreaker, The Strokes, The Cure, The Descendents, and more. The band name Superkick came to fruition when they realized they all shared a mutual love for ridiculous spectacles. They thought of no more beautiful of a spectacle than Sweet Chin Music, AKA a Superkick. Check us out on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter boys and girls. Their music is a nice big Superkick to the face.
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For fans of: Pup, Joy Division, Superchunk, The Strokes, Joyce Manor
MUSIC
PHOTOS/VIDEOS Download Hi-Res
HYPE
"...based around distorted pop punk riffs drawing from the punk of the late 1970's, and sung though a 90's college rock sensibility"
- Issues Magazine
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"Superkick really gets how to put together indie/garage rock bangers for the 2020’s...legit music put out by bonafide musicians."
- Incubator Music
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"Chicago's newest, explosive LoFi garage band..."
- PowerPop academy (JPN)
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"A fun cacophony of musical genius, this single will make anyone jump up and dance."
- CharmMusic Magazine
NOTABLE SHOWS
PODCASTS/RADIO/TV
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12/19/25 Schubas Supershow (Chicago, IL)
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8/1/21 4US Fest
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4/5/21 - YES Fest Livestream
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2/15/21 - Bottlenose CHI Online
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3/6-3/25 - Superkick Spring Tour 2020 (Midwest)
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2/21/20 - Schubas w/Slow Hollows (Chicago, IL)
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1/24/20 - Chop Shop (Chicago, IL)
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12/19/19 - Beat Kitchen w/ The Stolen (Chicago, IL)
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11/4/19 - Schubas Tavern w/ Betcha (Chicago, IL)
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8/22/19 - Liar's Club (Chicago, IL)
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8/7/19 - Subterranean (Chicago, IL)
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7/14/19 - Art In w/ Big Mother Gig (Madison, WI)
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7/2/19 - The Burlington w/Grayling (Chicago, IL)
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6/8/19 - Mini Mansion (Elgin, IL)
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4/26/19 - Slam at the Saloon (Bloomington, IL)
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12/14/18 - GMan Tavern (Chicago, IL)
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10/28/18 - The Emporium (Chicago, IL)
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9/23/18 - Reggies Rock Club
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8/17/18 - The Waiting Room (Naperville, IL)
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2018 - Caliwaukee Chicago, IL (DIY)
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2018 - VCR Chicago, IL (DIY)
Chicago Med Season 11
Invite the Neighbors Podcast
True Skateboard Mag Podcast
88.7 WZRD Radio (Live)
101.1 WKQX (Do312)
The Underbelly Hours (Chicago)
The Divided (Podcasting Collective)
Northwest Xposure Radio
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STATS
Music
Total Spotify Streams - 250k
Spotify Followers - 1k
Apple Music - 6.8k
160+ Playlist Features
4,200+ Spotify Monthly Listeners
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Video
Facebook & Youtube Views - 35,000+
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Social
Facebook - 1.22k
Twitter - 637
Instagram - 3.3k
TikTok - 647k Likes
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Press
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Chicago Sound Check (Publication/Blog) - https://chicagosoundcheck.com/2020/04/20/premiere-superkick-dumb-house-and-camp-edwards-show-why-together-is-better-on-split-ep/?fbclid=IwAR2Db-WCA6fX2ACdovHodgm9eBqAwDq05a7PsBG8HlsUO1G7zgqkNjs4--M
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Adam's Worls: Waldmania
https://adambernard.blogspot.com/2021/07/waldmania-scott-waldman-breathes-new.html
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Mystic Sons (Music Blog) -
https://www.mysticsons.com/article/new-music-discovery-051119#.XcH4xpNKhy9
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CharmMusic (Magazine/Blog) -https://www.charmmag.com/home/superkick-premiere
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​YabYum Music + Arts (Online Publication) -
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