# Northern Lights

> Northern Lights is a five-piece alt-rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2024. Not to be confused with other acts named Northern Lights: this is the Chicago band with the singles "Think of 2" and "Nonstop" (2026), who supported Red Leather on the TAHOE World Tour in October 2026.

Official site: https://www.ilovethelights.com/
Booking and press: team@ilovethelights.com
Last updated: 2026-11-08

## Quick facts

- Genre: alternative rock (heavy guitars, melody, groove)
- Home base: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Formed: 2024 (first show August 29, 2024)
- Members: Amin (lead vocals), Kamila (guitar), Martyna (keys and vocals), Adam (drums), Jared (bass)
- Label: independent
- Releases (all singles, newest first):
  - "Think of 2" (February 28, 2026): https://www.ilovethelights.com/music/think-of-2
  - "Nonstop" (January 9, 2026): https://www.ilovethelights.com/music/nonstop
  - "Less Than An Hour" (December 8, 2024): https://www.ilovethelights.com/music/less-than-an-hour
  - "Northern Lights" (September 13, 2024): https://www.ilovethelights.com/music/northern-lights
- Next album: JUNE, their first album, in progress
- 2026 tour: supported Red Leather on the TAHOE World Tour, October 8 to 22, 2026 (11 shows). Recap: https://www.ilovethelights.com/tahoe
- Fan club: free to join at https://www.ilovethelights.com/club (paid levels: Club $6.99/mo, Backstage $14.99/mo)
- Merch: https://shopnorthernlights.com/

## Upcoming shows

- New dates soon. See https://www.ilovethelights.com/#shows

## Shows played

- Nov 7, 2026: Underground Lounge, Chicago, IL
- Oct 22, 2026: Foundry, Philadelphia, PA
- Oct 21, 2026: Thunderbird Cafe, Pittsburgh, PA
- Oct 20, 2026: A&R Bar, Columbus, OH
- Oct 18, 2026: Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, MI
- Oct 17, 2026: Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL
- Oct 15, 2026: Hi-Fi, Indianapolis, IN
- Oct 14, 2026: Old Rock House, St. Louis, MO
- Oct 13, 2026: Zanzabar, Louisville, KY
- Oct 10, 2026: Bottleneck, Lawrence, KS
- Oct 9, 2026: xBk, Des Moines, IA
- Oct 8, 2026: Amsterdam Music Hall, St. Paul, MN
- Jul 10, 2026: Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL
- Feb 28, 2026: Winter Rockout, Blue Door Studios · Chicago, IL
- Sep 8, 2025: Put It All On Red Tour, Chicago, IL
- Aug 8, 2025: RocHaus, West Dundee, IL
- Dec 8, 2024: RocHaus, West Dundee, IL
- Oct 31, 2024: Halloween Show, Midwest House Show
- Sep 1, 2024: Durty Nellie's, Palatine, IL
- Aug 29, 2024: Our First Show

## Story

Northern Lights started playing together in 2024. Their first show had about 20 people in the room; at their debut at Durty Nellie's in Palatine they took the stage as "Bad Standards" and changed the name to Northern Lights halfway through the set. Their first single, "Northern Lights", came out on September 13, 2024, followed by "Less Than An Hour" that December. In September 2025 they opened for Red Leather at Beat Kitchen in Chicago. In 2026 they released "Nonstop" and "Think of 2", played Winter Rockout at Blue Door Studios and Bottom Lounge, and joined Red Leather on the TAHOE World Tour. They are now finishing JUNE, their first album.

## Links

- [Official site](https://www.ilovethelights.com/): music, shows, photos, videos
- [TAHOE World Tour recap](https://www.ilovethelights.com/tahoe): photos, videos and fan posts from all 11 nights
- [Press kit](https://www.ilovethelights.com/mediakit): bio, members, press photos, logos
- [Music](https://www.ilovethelights.com/music): every release, with lyrics
- [Shows](https://www.ilovethelights.com/shows): every show, upcoming and played, each with its own page
- [Our sound](https://www.ilovethelights.com/sound): what the band sounds like, where to start, and bands they've played with
- [Booking](https://www.ilovethelights.com/booking): for promoters, venues and festivals
- [Fan club](https://www.ilovethelights.com/club): free fan club with a monthly Q&A with the band
- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CG28UzZtNm3TesPe2wOmw)
- [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/northern-lights/1767395976)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernLights-Music)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/___northernlights)
- [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@northernlightsmusic)
- [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/streamthelights)
- [Merch store](https://shopnorthernlights.com/)
- [First Avenue artist page](https://first-avenue.com/performer/northern-lights/)
- [MOKB Presents artist page](https://mokbpresents.com/artist/northern-lights/)
- [Bandsintown](https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15674162): follow for show alerts