The I-Rock 93.5 Holiday Hangover - Alborn, Versus Me, Discrepancies & More

The I-Rock 93.5 Holiday Hangover presented by The Dispensary

ALBORN, Versus Me, Discrepancies & Mercury's Crown

Saturday January 24th at The University Club in Moline, IL

Doors at 6pm. Music at 7pm.

Tix are $16 in advance or $20 Day of Show

ALL AGES!
ALBORN is a powerhouse alternative metal band from the Midwest U.S., blending raw intensity with undeniable melodic hooks. Known for their blue-collar stage presence, sticky choruses, and high-energy performances.
They've toured and shared stages with Shinedown, Sevendust, Nonpoint, All That Remains, Buckcherry, Powerman 5000, and many more, steadily cementing their place among modern rock’s rising heavyweights.
Their debut EP Impairative (2020) earned them a spot on SiriusXM Octane and rock radio nationwide. Follow-up singles like Full Circle and Hindsight kept the momentum building.
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In 2022, ALBORN teamed up with producers Chris Collier and James “Fluff” Harley (Korn, Slipknot) to record the 2023 EP Push via Sony/The Orchard. led by the Billboard-charting title track that captured nationwide radio traction.
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2023 saw the band hit the road for 18 dates with Powerman 5000, followed by Rockfest (WI) and direct support slots with All That Remains. Throughout 2024, they played multiple sold-out Midwest headliners and dropped two more hard-hitting singles — A Little Less Than Expected (Show Me) in August and Same Roads in November.
Most recently, ALBORN released “Violent” — a self-shot, heavy-yet-hooky single that showcases both their sharpened sound and their raw, DIY visual aesthetic. The track continues to turn heads in the alt-metal world for its balance of chaos and catchiness.
Alborn - YMI
Versus Me’s single “Terrified” reached the top 40’s chart by securing number #32 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock National Airplay charts and #34 for all of national rock radio and remained there for eight straight weeks.

VERSUS ME is a four piece active rock/metalcore band from Wisconsin that has made a name for themselves with a rabid fan base, slick production, and the drive to take the world by storm. Having toured with national acts such as I Prevail, Kingdom Collapse, Famous Last Words, The Funeral Portrait, and Until I Wake, Versus Me isn't showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. Versus Me delivers an intricate blend of metalcore and rock with a modern pop edge that's sure to get the blood pumping.
Versus Me - Terrified
Discrepancies is the Rap Rock band started by Antonio Metcalf (Vocals) and Garrett Weakley (Bass) in St. Louis, MO. Through discussions about the need for an authentic rap rock sound the two started the band along with Addison Bracher on guitar and vocals. Their first demo was “Get Hype” in January of 2014, which Antonio & Garrett dropped into thousands of food bags in the drive-thru window of their workplace. This guerilla tactic led to their first single gathering over 100,000 streams within the first 6 months, and allowed their early live shows to pack out the local small cap rooms.
In 2016, the band released The Awakening, which garnered label attention. The Awakening landed on Billboard charts peaking at #32 Alt New Artist and #108 Top New Artist. This record took the band on the road harder than the earlier DIY days, and had them openings for select shows of Mushroomhead, Sevendust, You Me at Six, P.O.D., Hed PE, Straight Line Stitch, Starset, & more. The second single from the record “Not Alone” had a strong Youtube release, and reached over 2 million views within the year. Discrepancies played the final Vans Warped Tour in 2018 & Rock USA in 2019 to promote the record.
Come 2020, the band dropped their second LP via Invogue Records titled “The Rise”. The Album’s first single “Control” went viral on social media, which attracted multiple reaction videos, influencer additions, and more leading the single to reaching over 4 million streams on Spotify alone.
In 2023, the band spent nearly 100 days on the road touring with Tech N9ne, Hollywood Undead, Wolves At The Gate, Catch Your Breath, Until I Wake, VRSTY, Outline In Color, ARCHERS, Versus Me, & many more. The first single “Hands Up” came out swinging with over 250k streams before the EP dropped and continues to be a huge staple live for the band.
Discrepancies - Hands Up

Mercury's Crown is a modern rock band formed in the summer of 2022. The current lineup includes Jordan Dodd (lead vocals/guitar), Nicky Bibik (bass), Aidan McGinn (drums), and Cameron Cannady (lead guitar). They blend modern, classic, and blues rock, released their first original songs in November 2024, and won the 2024 QC Rock Academy Battle of the Bands.
Mercury's Crown

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