Chicago’s ÉSSO made a splash on the national and international music scene with their award winning fusion of dance music and original music album releases. The group sparked attention by leveraging their combined influences, blending Latin rhythms such as cumbia & salsa, with club music, slam poetry, and progressive rock. Exploring these raw influences, the band creates a safe space for all ages and cultures on the dance floor, providing ample evidence of Chicago’s presence as a hotbed of creative new music. The band has developed a dynamic repertoire, propelling them to perform concerts at festivals alongside Grammy winning artists, as well as placing sync music in TV shows and film.