Here comes Chicago Lane: young, wild, and full of hairspray! Tight pants, makeup, and mullets meet TikTok – the Gen Z answer to glam rock.
In late 2024, the four-piece band from Hanover won the state finals of the local heroes band contest and subsequently toured across Germany. Their stops included renowned festivals such as Metal Frenzy in Gardelegen and Schlosspark Open in Pforzheim.
Chicago Lane is also impossible to miss online, boasting impressive streaming numbers and millions of video views on social media. “A real eye-catcher!” – Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung, March 2024
At the 2025 local heroes national finals, Chicago Lane competed against 13 acts from all over Germany. The team’s summary: “Colorful, loud, and somehow not from this world.” – with over 3,000 votes, Chicago Lane was crowned Germany’s Best Newcomer 2025 (Audience Award).
On October 24, the band released their new single: Ed Sheeran’s Autumn Leaves in a completely fresh outfit – pop, but with Marshall amps and eyeliner. And the journey continues: 2026 will bring their first international show at the Corn’ Rock Festival in Switzerland, followed by the anniversary edition of the Rock and Metal Days in Oschersleben – alongside acts like Burning Witches.