Vote for us for Best Rock Band of 2023

We are finalists for Best Rock Band of 2023 in the Chicago Reader’s Best of 2023 list. Voting is live until January 14, 2024. Vote for Matt Derda & the High Watts for Best Rock Band in the city.

Matt DerdaDecember 28, 2023Chicago Reader, Best of 2023, Chicago Reader Best of 2023, Chicago Bands, Eddie Vedder, Local H, Pearl Jam

Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2022 Nomination!

Matt Derda & the High Watts, and indie Folk Rock Band from Chicago, are nominated for best emerging band of 2022 in the Chicago Reader!

Derda Fest episode 2 with Elephants and Stars

Matt DerdaOctober 25, 2021Derda Fest, Elephants and Stars, Canadian Bands, Chicago Bands, Toronto Music Scene, Laura Jane Grace, Against Me!, Cameo's from Laura Jane Grace, Guitar gear talk, Live Stream, independent music, independent musicians

Law Office Pub 9/24 with Nick Leet, Jeremy Porter and the Embryos

We’re playing an incredible show with Nick Leet of High On Stress, Jeremy Porter and The Embryos at Law Office Pub on Friday, September 24 in Yorkville, IL.