NO DELUSIONS examines the past 20 years of Chicago hardcore punk with an emphasis on how it has evolved into the scene it is today.

Hardcore bands from the Midwest are generally overlooked by the rest of the world. Regardless, Chicago has a strong scene that has consistently chosen to do do its own thing instead of mimicking what is popular elsewhere. Chicago bands traditionally make honest music without any notion that they will be the next breakout band.


Teaser background music is "On the Fringe" by BOILING OVER.