North By North

Formed in 2012, North by North is the rock & roll fever-dream of two weirdos from the south side of Chicago. Their music has been forged through years of teen angst, twenty-something alienation, sleeping in vans and living on a stage. But most importantly, this is music made under the belief that rock and roll still can unite and change lives for the better. It’s a sound glued together by syrupy hooks, roaring guitar, bombastic drums and the kind of untethered energy that has won over crowds through hundreds of shows and dozens of festivals across three countries. To call Nate Girard (guitar, vocals) and Kendra Blank (drums) veterans of the road would be an understatement. They have toured full-time since 2016 and have played over 650 shows throughout the US, Canada and UK, all while handling their own booking, publicity and management.